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
To assist in event & competition venues, carparks, on the street, at indoor and outdoor events and campsites throughout the week of the Fleadh. Volunteers will need to have a knowledge of Sligo Town and have Fluent English.
Tasks will involve:
Meet & Greet with visitors as they arrive to events/competitions.
Street Ambassadors- giving directions, telling people what is on and where, where to eat etc.
Campsite duties will involve ensuring safety of festival goers.
Stewarding and traffic management in carparks as well as at key junctions in the town.
Shifts are minimum of 4 hours duration but may run a little longer at times so flexibility is required. Ideally people will sign up to 2x4 hour shifts throughout the week.
Age restrictions: Street Ambassadors must be over 16.
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)
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PHONE ANNE GORBY on 087-2414483 OR GO DIRECTLY TO http://fleadhcheoil.ie/ and select Volunteers Tab. APPLY NOW BUTTON BELOW WILL NOT GO DIRECT TO THE FLEADH. YOU WILL STILL HAVE TO COMPLETE THIS STEP.
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
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Minimum time commitment: 1 week
Hours required: 4hrs
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Sligo Town & Surrounds
Other location details:
Sligo Town & Surrounds
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
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.
Getting there
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE GO DIRECTLY TO http://fleadhcheoil.ie/
and select Volunteers Tab. APPLY NOW BUTTON BELOW WILL NOT GO DIRECT TO THE FLEADH. YOU WILL STILL HAVE TO COMPLETE THIS STEP.
