About Barnardos
Barnardos supports children whose well being is under threat, by working with them,their families and communities and by campaigning for the rights of children. Barnardos was established in Ireland in 1962 and is Ireland's leading independent children's charity.
What's Involved
Barnardos are looking for volunteers to assist with this year’s Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Event, in support of Barnardos, which takes place in Merrion Square, Dublin 2 over Easter weekend - Friday, 25th & Saturday, 26th March. The event opens at 10am and finishes at 5pm each day, so we will need volunteers from 9am each morning. If you can’t stay for the full day then we would really appreciate your help during either the morning sessions (9am to 1pm) or afternoon sessions (1.30pm to 5.30pm) on Friday or Saturday.
Help is needed in lots of different areas on the both days of the event, such as:
- Help with the set-up on the morning of the event
- Assisting with ticketing at the entrance
- Packing and distributing goodie bags, refreshments etc.
- Stewarding at entrances to the event and along the Easter Egg Hunt route
- Helping with the post event clean up
- Providing encouragement and smiles during the day!
What's required for this position
Friendly, organised person, who enjoys being outside and has an interest in event management
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Personable Skills
- Youth/ Childcare
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Hours required: 4hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Supervision
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
By volunteering for one of our fundraising events you are helping us raise much needed funds for vulnerable children in Ireland - all the while having fun!
Getting there
Dublin Bus no. 4 and the Green Luas Line is terminates at St Stephens Green is a 5 mins walk to Merrion Square
