About Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's Cathedral is primarily a place of worship but most of its day to day work is as a major tourist destination.
What's Involved
The Education Department facilitates learning in, and about, the Cathedral through the provision of tours, talks and workshops. Education Facilitators help to deliver education sessions to visiting schools and community groups.
In the summer months, Facilitators are asked to help with the delivery of events to family audiences and may also be asked to help with the development of educational resources.
Education Groups visit on an ad-hoc basis throughout the year. Facilitators attendance can therefore often mirror group attendance.
Volunteer Induction will take place on:
- Tuesday 30th August 2022 PM &
- Thursday 1st September 2022 AM
Benefits to You:
Volunteers are an essential part of the life of the Cathedral and we deeply appreciate the effort made by all. We try to show our gratitude to the volunteers on an annual basis by holding a volunteers evening. Volunteers are also given an allocation of tickets for the annual Christmas Eve service in the Cathedral.
What's required for this position
This position would best suit someone who enjoys working in education/ tour guiding or simply with students.
Alongside activities Educational facilitators will also be asked to deliver guided tours of the building and should therefore ideally have an interest in the building and its life.
Experience of working with students in some capacity would be helpful for the position and facilitators must be able to communicate clearly and engage with visiting students.
Training in the delivery of guided tours and education sessions will be provided by an existing member of the Education Department. Health and Safety training is mandatory for all volunteers at the Cathedral. All necessary information about the life and history of the building will be made available.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- 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:
St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin 8
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers are essential to the life of the Cathedral and we deeply appreciate the effort made by all. Volunteers are invited to an annual appreciation event, and offered an allocation of tickets for the annual Christmas Eve service in the Cathedral.
Getting there
By Car, by Bus (54,49,151,27,56A,77A,150)
