About Kinia
Kiniais an education focused non-profit, charity and social enterprise, and we want to make sure future focused skills and learning opportunities are available for all children and young people.
What's Involved
As a Reading Buddy or Maths Buddy you will help a child to develop their skills and confidence through one-to-one mentoring sessions. These take place in the child’s school during the term, usually in the mornings.
Reading Buddies will engage in paired reading with students between the ages of 8 and 14, offering support and encouragement when required.
Maths Buddies will work on very basic maths skills with students between the ages of 7 and 9, including reading numbers, addition, subtraction, and basic multiplication and division.
TIME COMMITMENT
One hour, twice a week for 7 or 8 weeks during the school term (14–16 hours in total), plus 1–3 hours of training and a short briefing session at the school in advance of the project starting.
TRAINING
Reading Buddies will complete online training, followed by a short briefing session in the school the week before the programme commences.
Maths Buddies will complete a 2-hour, in-person training session, followed by a short briefing session in the school the week before the programme commences.
GARDA VETTING
All volunteers must complete Garda vetting through Suas prior to the start of volunteering.
What's required for this position
No skills required. Just a passion to help children with their reading and maths!
- Education/ Training
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 3 months
Hours required: 1hrs Twice per week
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Dublin, Clare, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford
Various locations across Dublin.
See application form for full details: suas.ie/ireland-placements
Other location details:
Dublin: Artane, Balally, Ballyfermot, Ballymun, Blanchardstown, Bluebell, Cabra, City Centre, Coolock, Fairview, Finglas, Lucan, Milltown, Raheny, Sandyford, Tallaght.
Outside Dublin: Cork, Ennis, Galway, Limerick, Waterford
Also available in these counties
Cork, Dublin - South Dublin County, Waterford, Galway
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Gain valuable mentorship experience in the education sector working with children.
Contribute to local communities in need of support.
Become part of a group of passionate, committed volunteers who are dedicated to changing Ireland for the better.
