About Ozanam House Community Resource Centre
Ozanam House is a community project operated by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, working directly with people in need through an action-oriented programme, attempting to effect positive change through social justice. Our work primarily involves person-to-person contact. Throughout the year we run childcare, youth, adult education and community programmes.
What's Involved
The role will involve:
• Preparation of the classes according to a given course outline
• To implement and adhere to the ‘Computer Centre Policies and Procedures'
• Take class attendance on a daily basis
• Teach the computer class
• Supervise the group
• Act as a mentor and help the people with their learning goals
• Motivate and encourage the group to use their computers and mobile technology
• To attend team meetings and training days if/when possible
• To follow the policies and procedures of Ozanam House which can be found in the induction pack or in the office
• Other general responsibilities in the context of the role as agreed with the co-ordinator
What's required for this position
• Willingness to share your computer and technology knowledge
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – vital in a supportive role
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High motivation and engagement to be a volunteer over a longer period of time
• Ability to relate well to people and enjoy dealing with them
• Patience, resilience, tolerance and flexibility
• Self-confidence and general ease with other people
• Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of volunteering, community initiative and the organisation
• Experience with adult learners of mixed learning capacities is an advantage but not essential
• Experience in teaching computers would be an advantage but not essential as classes are very learner centric and informal
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Education/ Training
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Hours required: 3hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Ozanam House, 53 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
• Personal and professional development
• Sharing knowledge that can help others enrich other peoples’ lives
• Opportunity to work in and learn about a community resource centre
• Opportunity to build up valuable work experience
Getting there
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