Community
Foróige - The National Youth Development Organisation
Sligo
About Us:Our purpose is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their development and in the development of society.
Volunteers are asked to positively engage young people in their own development and the development of their communities. This is done by building positive relationships with the young people and staff, by being a positive role-model to the young people, and by encouraging and engaging the young people in various projects.
Ideal candidates will be open, honest, reliable, and friendly people, who are able to listen, show initiative, and who posses some skills in terms of hobbies or interests such as playing an instrument, arts and crafts skills, IT skills, sports experience etc. National police clearance (Garda Vetting in Ireland) is required for each jurisdiction in which you have resided in for a period of 12 months or more.
Is training provided?:Yes
Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position which will be processed with you after you apply.
Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:
Min Hours: 2 hours weekly
Tasks:
Volunteers are asked to positively engage young people in their own development and the development of their communities. This is done by building positive relationships with the young people and staff, by being a positive role-model to the young people, and by encouraging and engaging the young people in various projects.
Volunteers will also be asked to:
Tidy the space and set it up for groups, run errands for project staff including purchasing food from Tesco and photocopying documents, and attend internal Foróige volunteer training.
They will also be required to report any child welfare concerns to staff.
Benefits of Volunteering:
Volunteers can avail of Foróige training, attend Foróige volunteer events, build good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, and be positively engaged in the development of their community.
Details of time commitment needed for role:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons and evenings.
Minimum time commitment per week:
2 hours p/week
Additional screening required for this role::
Application Form, Reference Checks, Garda Vetting, Informal Interviews, Identification Check (photo ID & proof of address).
Sustainable Development Goal:
Hei:
ATU - SLIGO, ATU - ST ANGELA'S
If you have any questions about this role please feel free to get in touch:
Name:Jack Cavaliero
Address:The CRIB, Rockwood Parade, Sligo, F91 TC2W
Website:www.foroige.ie
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