Volunteer

Description

The Irish Architecture Foundation is seeking volunteers for Open House Dublin (11th-19th October 2025), a free festival of architecture with over 100 guided visits, talks, tours, lectures, workshops, and more taking place across the city each October.

• Open House Dublin celebrates great architecture, urban design and the people who contribute to the creation of our built city.
• Each year, more than 200 people volunteer their time and skills to help us bring Open House Dublin to thousands of people across the city and county.
• Many volunteers have been with us since the beginning and have an abundance of knowledge and expertise about the city, its architecture and the stories and histories that make Dublin unique and every year we welcome new volunteers to our Open House family. 

Is training provided?:Yes

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:
Volunteer Runners Volunteer Stewards  Volunteer Area Managers 

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Organisation & People Skills
• Meeting Outgoing Motivated Reliable people interested in buildings, and cities. 
• Volunteering with Open House offers new experiences and skills, as well as providing a great opportunity to learn more about architecture and the built environment and to share your knowledge and interests with others.
• As an OHD Volunteer, you will have access to the following benefits: In-person or online training Opportunities to attend tours over Open House weekend (volunteers will be given priority access to tours and events)
• Training sessions in collaboration with the National Gallery of Ireland (with an additional session specifically for Volunteer Tour Guides)
• References and CPD points Volunteer Party on the last evening of Open House Dublin
• Opportunity to develop self and group management, communication, and teamwork skills Meeting new people and networking
• Learning about art & architecture The chance to participate in Open House Europe’s 2026 volunteer exchange programme to partner cities across Europe

Details of time commitment needed for role:
We ask volunteers to commit to at least 1 volunteer shift (or approx. 4 hours). Most volunteer roles are between the 18th-19th October (Saturday and Sunday), however, some roles will also be available between the 11th and 17th.

Minimum time commitment per week:
4 hours p/week

Additional screening required for this role::
To become registered as a volunteer for Open House Dublin, apply now below and we will be in touch by email with further steps.

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