About Dublin Simon Community
Dublin Simon Community works to prevent and address homelessness in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan. We provide services at all stages of homelessness and enable people to move to a place they can call home.
What's Involved
The Dublin Simon Home Run recruits up to 100 race steward volunteers to ensure the safe and smooth running of the 5 Mile route. For the duration of the race, roads are closed and parking is prohibited on the race route and roads that merge with the route.
Stewards are a vital function as they ensure the safety of participants and provide information to members of the public using the Phoenix Park. The Home Run has 6 junctions that will need a team of 10-15 steward volunteers per junction. Each team of stewards will have a junction leader who will be responsible for coordinating stewards in the junction. Full instructions will be provided closer to the day.
Groups are welcome, and we’ll always try to place you with a friend if you both sign up.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 7th March, 2020
Time: 7.30am - Midday
On the Day:
• Arrive at the park at 7.30am, report to the volunteer tent at the Papal Cross.
• Once allocated your junction, you will be driven there before the start of the race.
• Your Junction Leader will instruct you on your exact role at the junction.
• Cheer on the participants while keeping runners safe at critical junctions on the course.
• You'll be transported back to the Simon Village after the race for a well earned cuppa!
What's required for this position
Friendly, enthusiastic, responsible people who enjoy being a part of something big!
Volunteers will need to have good personal skills as they will be interacting with members of the public. They should also try to be positive and outgoing as the race participants will be passing all of the junctions and we try to give them as much encouragement as we can as they run by.
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Hours required: 5hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
The Papal Cross, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Learning Disability
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will be a part of one of Dublin Simon Community's largest and most fun events of the year and as such, will be helping to raise valuable funds for our clients and services.
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