About Foroige - Sligo Branch
Foróige is the leading youth organisation in Ireland and has been working with young people since 1952. Our purpose is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their development and in the development of society.
We work with over 50,000 young people aged 10-18 each year through volunteer-led Clubs and staff-led Youth Projects. Foróige currently operates in 26 counties in Ireland, with 614 Foróige Clubs, 160 Youth Projects, the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programme, the Foróige Youth Entrepreneurship programme, our Youth Citizenship and Youth Leadership programmes.
Foróige works with all young people through our general services. Foróige Clubs, Foróige Juniors, Foróige Interest Clubs, Foróige Youth Cafés encourage young people to take responsibility for themselves and to be part of shaping the world around them while developing their talents, skills and abilities. We also work with vulnerable young people who require additional support through a full range of targeted services.
What's Involved
We would love to hear from Volunteers interested in organising, assisting and supporting our young people at our Friday night “Event’s Night” - to be held once a month at The C.R.I.B Youth Project.
Events can vary from fun activities that interests young people such as “Band Night” “Supervised Disco”, “Quiz Night”, “Talent show”, “Comedy Conner”.
The Events Space at the CRIB is open to ideas and can be shaped by young people and the Volunteer Event Team.
We are looking to develop a Team of Volunteers for the following roles:
1- Events Assistant Volunteer; to co-ordinator with our young people and help organise different events once a month.
2-Sound Technician Volunteer; to operate and manage all sound equipment including lights and microphones set-up and positioning.
3- “On-The-Door” Supervision Volunteer.
4-“Floor Supervision Volunteer”.
What's required for this position
•Keen interest in working with young people with a general interest in sociable events.
•Previous experience or background in Marketing/Events/PR/background in live sound reinforcement management greatly welcomed but not essential.
•Good organizational skills with a can-do attitude.
•Willingness to committed and reliable to seeing activities through.
•A friendly and approachable manner with good judgement and observational skills.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Other
- Personable Skills
- PR/ Marketing/ Market Research
- Youth/ Childcare
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 3hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
The C.R.I.B. Youth Project & Health Cafe Rockwood Parade, Co. Sligo.
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
•An opportunity to exercises Leadership and develop Employable skills in Marketing/Events Management with a national charity. Volunteers can avail of Foroige training courses.
The vision is for the Events to be lively, vibrant and fun – be part of that.
