About Ballymun Regional Youth Resource
Ballymun Regional Youth Resource (BRYR), is a vibrant Youth Work organisation working with 10-24 year old's in Ballymun, Dublin. Our aim is to empower young people from Ballymun & surrounding areas to reach their full potential. We put in place a range of resources that will support them to make a happy, healthy and successful transition to adulthood. We seek to promote health, well- being and resilience at all stages of their development.
What's Involved
We are looking for people who enjoy working with young people and who have experience of Art forms and want to share those skills.
Your role will be to support a group of young people who are interested in working with art. The young people will be group according to their ages -10-24yrs. There will be a Youth Worker leading the group and the Arts volunteer will contribute with their arts vision and skills. There is no set plan as the plan is created by everybody involved at a given time and according the chosen themes and festivals throughout the year.
What day? Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
What time? 2 - 4pm each day
Your art ability level needs to be high enough to be able to lead the arts element of the group.
What's required for this position
Fine Arts Skills, Arts and Crafts.
Other skills include;
a) an ability to engage with young people aged 10-24yrs of age- good interpersonal skills,
b) good active listening skills
c) knowledge of /empathy with the issues young people face in their lives
d) knowledge of the dynamic of the Ballymun community
e) suitable qualities include empathy, patience, supportiveness, motivation; an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude; being dependable, adaptable, honest.
Finally, the person needs to be a person who is able to work from ‘where the young person is at’
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- 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: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
The Reco, Sillogue Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
BRYR, a professional Youth Work organisation is located in a purpose built youth facility with 40 staff supported by volunteers, students, young leaders and EVS. We offer the vol a supported, fun and varied experience with young people 10-24yrs of age.
