About Solas Project
Solas Project is a charity (CHY 17385) based in Dublin 8. Our vision is to see communities rejuvenated. We aim to do this by equipping and building up young people to overcome all limitations imposed on them by social and educational disadvantage through the adventure of discovering their abilities and self-worth.
What's Involved
Would you like to make a difference to the next generation? Here's your chance to be part of something bigger, to provide a consistent, home away from home, safe place for children to come to every day after school.
The children aged 5 - 8 come from challenging backgrounds. 'The Club' is a place for them to grow and flourish. A place where they can discover what they're good at. A place where they can dream about their future and know that they are loved.
As a volunteer, you'll be inspired in the process of getting to know each of the individual children seeing the impact that a consistent secure environment can have on their, sometimes, turbulent lives. At Solas Project we rely on our fantastic and committed team of volunteers.
Further Information
Visit our website here
What's required for this position
What’s involved in volunteering?
Tasks include:
- Sitting down with children at mealtime
- Helping clear up plates and cups (packing the dishwasher)
- Supervising groups of 2-3 children for homework time, or reading with them affirming their efforts and giving them some pointers (but not all the answers)
- Gently encouraging children to get involved in the activities and providing a listening ear to those who are reluctant to participate
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Community Development/ Social work
- Education/ Training
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
- 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: 6 months
Hours required: 4hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Saint Catherines Church Thomas Street Dublin 8, Iveagh Trust Cork Street Dublin 8
Other location details:
Cork street, Thomas Street, Dublin 8
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
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
What will I gain?
This is a perfect opportunity to gain experience for youth work, social work, teaching, psychology, community development or childcare. Many of our volunteers are studying, have flexible working hours or because it's enjoyable!
Getting there
123, 27, 150, 77a, 77 buses, Red line LUAS to Fatima or James Hospital
