About Ozanam House Community Resource Centre
Ozanam House is a community project operated by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, working directly with people in need through an action-oriented programme, attempting to effect positive change through social justice. Our work primarily involves person-to-person contact. Throughout the year we run childcare, youth, adult education and community programmes.
What's Involved
• Provide one to one academic support to students in subjects of your choosing
• Provide advice and support to students as they prepare for their exams
• Provide study tips and career tips and advice to students where possible
• Attend the Child Protection Training session
• Attend team planning meetings each term
• Help prepare for the groups
• Take part in activities and spend time with the children and young people
• Be a role model for the children and young people and help them with their activities
• Supervise the group together with other volunteers
• Attend outings and trips to provide support to co-ordinator, if requested and if available
• Attend and contribute to debriefings after the classes with other volunteers
• Work as part of a volunteer team within a really supportive environment where everybody helps each other, giving and taking ongoing feedback and support between all volunteers
• Attend team meetings every term to assist the co-ordinator with planning, organising, developing and running the programme
• Support the implementation of restorative practice as a procedure for conflict resolution in the group
• Volunteers with talents, skills and qualifications in specific activities are encouraged to teach classes if comfortable doing so, with the support and guidance of the coordinator
• To attend meetings and training days if/when applicable
• To follow the policies and procedures of Ozanam House which can be found in the induction pack or in the office
• Other general responsibilities in the context of the role as agreed with the co-ordinator
What's required for this position
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish good relationships with children and young people.
Strong commitment and enthusiasm to children and young people and an understanding of the factors affecting their lives.
Interest and commitment to developing the capacity to provide reliable support to children and young people in times of stress and act with integrity, respect and support.
Good organizational skills.
Good level of energy and good commitment to having fun.
An accepting and non-authoritarian approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliability, patience, resilience and flexibility.
Ability to treat children and young people’s concerns with respect, tact and sensitivity
Ability to be aware of own limits, to admit it and to ask for support
An openness to learning and developing further good practices when working and supporting young people
Previous experience is desirable but not essential
- Education/ Training
- Personable Skills
- 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: 1 year
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Ozanam Resource Centre, 53 Mountjoy Sq, Dublin 1
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
General happiness and satisfaction.Personal and professional development in terms of confidence, patience, adaptability.
Getting there
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