About Serve The City Dublin
As a volunteer-led community initiative, the aim of Serve the City is simply to meet the practical needs of people in our community. We seek to bring support to those who need it through a variety of service projects. By painting a room; clearing an overgrown garden; putting up shelves; providing cultural and social activities for asylum seekers and refugees; or befriending programmes, we demonstrate care within the community. We are part of an international movement of Serve the City organisations in over 50 cities worldwide.
Our core values actively guide our work: humility, compassion, respect, courage, love and hope. Read more in our strategic plan – Volunteers Serving Communities.
What's Involved
Serve the City gets referrals from social workers, local authorities, concerned family members etc. on behalf of people who need practical/DIY help. This might include cleaning, painting/wallpapering, decluttering or gardening and are carried out by a team of volunteers, under the guidance of a DIY Project Leader on SERVE days. The DIY Coordinator provides backup and general oversight to the team of Project Leaders on SERVE days and plays a key role in ensuring the projects run smoothly.
Tasks
In conjunction with the DIY Project Leaders undertake the following:
• Help collect the materials to undertake the project; organise transportation of materials to the site. Equipment and supplies are at STC’s offices in Terenure. Update the asset inventory.
• Visit each site on the SERVE day to see if any assistance is needed (we try to organise projects close to one another).
• Step in and help-out on the SERVE Day if required.
• Familiarise yourself with the health and safety procedures.
• Return any materials or equipment where necessary to STC’s offices.
• Undertake client home assessments when required.
• Attend bi-monthly peer-to-peer Project Leader meetings.
What's required for this position
• Experience of having volunteered as a DIY Project Leader (can be arranged).
• Good interpersonal skills – ability to interact with a diversity of volunteers, vulnerable people, peers.
• Practical DIY experience.
•Ability to lead and multitask.
• Commitment to the ethos of volunteering & community initiatives.
• Transportation to get to and from the projects
• We ask that DIY Coordinators commit to 4 SERVE Days per year. SERVE Days take place on Saturdays, typically from 10am to 2pm.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Personable Skills
- Trades/ Operative/ Manual
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Evening |
Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 4hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Dublin - SERVE Days take place all over Dublin. They are determined by the project referrals. Equipment is stored at STC’s offices in Terenure. Project Leader meetings generally take place here.
Other location details:
Dublin North, Dublin South, Dublin South City, Dublin City, Co Dublin
Also available in these counties
Dublin - Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown, Dublin - South Dublin County
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Sensory Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
• Initial & ongoing training
• Chance to develop your leadership & supervisory abilities
• A chance to socialise & have fun with like-minded people
• A reference after completion
• Satisfaction of knowing you are key to the project's success