About St. Dominic's College
St. Dominc's College provides an educational opportunity for students by providing Junior Certificate Support Programme, Transition Year, Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied. We recognise the unique character of each student and nurture their spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical growth. We are committed to educating students as people of integrity and responsibility, encouraging them to use their gifts to contribute to a more just society.
What's Involved
Volunteers will be involved with the school's care team which engages with students who are experiencing emotional and behavioural issues or bereavement. The aim is to provide solution-focused support to these young people.
This role involves:
1. Providing counselling support for young people who are experiencing emotional and behavioural issues or bereavement.
2. Observing students in their learning environment when the need arises.
3. Providing support for young people who are affected by mental health issues.
What's required for this position
* Previous training and experience in supporting young people dealing with mental health or behavioural difficulties is essential.
* Understanding of the emotional and behavioural difficulties that the young person is experiencing.
* Ability to establish a relationship with the young person in an effort to address their problems.
* Ability to provide solution-focused support to young people.
* Ability to work in partnership with other staff.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Education/ Training
- 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: 6 months
Hours required: 10hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
St Dominic's College, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 25
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
They will gain valuable experience in the area of counselling of young people
Getting there
Bus 18, 76, 78, 79 and Luas
