About Ballymun Regional Youth Resource
Ballymun Regional Youth Resource (BRYR), is a vibrant Youth Work organisation working with 10-24 year old's in Ballymun, Dublin. Our aim is to empower young people from Ballymun & surrounding areas to reach their full potential. We put in place a range of resources that will support them to make a happy, healthy and successful transition to adulthood. We seek to promote health, well- being and resilience at all stages of their development.
What's Involved
We are looking for people who enjoy working with young people and who have experience of Photography and want to share those skills.
Your role is to support a group of young people who are interested in working on Photography projects. The young people are in small groups and could be aged between 10 - 24 years.
A Youth Worker will be responsible for the group and the Photography volunteer will drive the actual project with their expertise.
The exact nature/content of the project will be determined by the young people involved as part of the group process.
What's required for this position
Your ability needs to be high enough to be able to lead the Photography content of the project and to share your skills with the group.
Do you possess Photography skills to support composing, taking and editing a Photography project.
Are you skilled in using cameras (phones) and photo- editing software.
Other skills include:
a) An ability to engage with young people aged 10-24yrs of age- good interpersonal skills
b) Good active listening skills
c) Knowledge of /empathy with the issues young people face in their lives
d) Knowledge of the dynamic of the Ballymun community
e) Suitable qualities include empathy, patience, supportiveness, motivation; an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude; being dependable, adaptable, and honest.
Overall, the volunteer needs to be a person who is able to work from ‘where the young person is at’.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Education/ Training
- Youth/ Childcare
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 2hrs Fortnightly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
The Reco, Sillogue Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11,
Eircode: D11 PX34
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 21
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
BRYR is a professional Youth Work organisation, located in a purpose built youth facility with 40 staff supported by volunteers & students. We offer the volunteer a supported, fun and varied experience with young people 10-24yrs of age.
Getting there
Bus Route 13, Route 4, Route 40 from City Centre. 17a comes from Blanchardstown via Finglas. If driving, take exit 4 off M50 into Ballymun.
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