About Fleadh Cheoil na HEireann Sligeach 2015 & 2014
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will return to Sligo between 9th-16th August 2015. The Fleadh Cheoil is the world’s biggest and best traditional Irish music festival, building on last years Fleadh in 2014.
Sligo is located in the north west of Ireland and is famous for its beauty, heritage and culture. We welcome visitors to come and sample each of these during what will be a wonderful celebration of music, fun filled days and family events in August.
We recognise that the generous community spirit of County Sligo will be pivotal in ensuring the success of the Fleadh. Our team of volunteers is busy planning a whole series of events – many of them free – to entertain the many thousands of visitors that will descend on Sligo.
What's Involved
The volunteer will deal with enquiries from the general public regarding all aspects of Fleadh Cheoil 2015. The assistant will be trained to deal with all manner of enquiries regarding the Fleadh. In the event that enquiries cannot be dealt with immediately, such enquiries will be channeled to the appropriate section of the Fleadh organisation team.
Volunteers do not need a musical background to be involved in this role.
ALL INTERESTED VOLUNTEERS SHOULD ATTEND ONE OF THE TRAINING SESSIONS in the GLASSHOUSE HOTEL, To ensure that all our Fleadh visitors and volunteers have a truly positive experience, we are asking ALL volunteers to attend any ONE of our training sessions. (6pm start for new volunteers and 6.30pm for refresher volunteers) It is also vital for Health & Safety reasons that all volunteers attend training.
TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS will be held in The Glasshouse Hotel WEDNESDAY 8TH JULY 6.00pm- 8 p.m.
Training for ANY VOLUNTEER WHO DID NOT ATTEND A TRAINING SESSION PREVIOUSLY THURSDAY 9TH JULY - 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon - Refresher training for volunteers who attended training last year
We will also having training sessions on Tuesday evening 28th July 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Wednesday morning 29th July 10 am - 12 noon. (You are requested to attend only ONE of the sessions held over the six days in
June & July)
What's required for this position
Strong interpersonal skills, friendly disposition and an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- General Admin/ Office Support
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
- Retail/ Customer Service
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 month
Hours required: 4hrs
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Sligo Town Centre
Other location details:
Sligo
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
To be part of Sligo's biggest event of 2015.
Lunch & T-shirt provided.
