About Foroige (Blanchardstown)
Foróige is the leading youth organisation in Ireland and has been working with young people since 1952.
Our purpose is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their development and in the development of society.
We work with over 50,000 young people aged 10-18 each year through volunteer-led Clubs and staff-led Youth Projects.
Foróige works with all young people through our general services.
Foróige Clubs, Foróige Juniors, Foróige Interest Clubs, and Foróige Youth Cafés encourage young people to take responsibility for themselves and to be part of shaping the world around them while developing their talents, skills, and abilities.
We also work with vulnerable young people who require additional support through a full range of targeted services.
All Foróige Clubs, Projects, Services, and Programmes are designed to achieve these outcomes in a developmental and fun way, by:
1. Building self-esteem and confidence through challenging experiences
2. Develop the ability to manage personal and social relationships
3. Providing learning opportunities that enable youth to gain knowledge and develop new skills
4. Build young people’s capacity to consider risks and consequences, make informed decisions, and take responsibility.
These clubs are about youth development: Volunteer leaders make it possible for young people to socialize safely, try new things, develop their confidence and self-reliance, get involved in the community, and have lots of fun. The volunteer gets loads out of it too – like a great relationship with local teenagers, training, and being part of a team. We need close to a weekly commitment for about 2 hours, usually from September to May.
Find out more at: Foróige
What's Involved
Volunteers will work with young people building self-esteem and social skills. Weekly activities can include cookery / arts & crafts / games / music / facilitating group discussions.
Foróige clubs are a fun, safe place for young people to hang out, meet new friends, be listened to and grow.The volunteer youth leader will support local young people in their social and personal development.
You will be responsible for and will gain experience in planning and organising youth friendly activities. You will be expected to attend the youth club on a weekly basis and interact with young people and other youth leaders in a positive and engaging manner.
What's required for this position
No specific skill is required - any personal skills can be brought to the role and utilised where needed.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Community Development/ Social work
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Fitness/ Health/ Beauty
- Personable Skills
- Youth/ Childcare
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Hours required: 1hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Castleknock Community Centre or St. Mochtas Parish Centre or Phibblestown Community Centre
Other location details:
Dublin 15, Fingal, Clonsilla, Castleknock, Phibblestown
Also available in these counties
Dublin - Fingal
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Develop leadership skills;
Personal fulfilment;
Great sense of community development;
Meet new people and form new friendships.
Getting there
Bus 37, 38 for Castleknock; Bus 37 for Clonsilla & Bus 39, 39a for Phibblestown
