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
As part of the Dublin Simon School Programme we regularly visit schools in the Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow area to raise awareness of homelessness and promote the work of Dublin Simon Community. The programme aims to break existing stereotypes and create advocacy among students and their peers. Generally speakers address either the transition year, CSPE or LCA classes in the school and are assisted with an educational resource pack and a schools DVD.
Your Role
• Act as an ambassador for the Dublin Simon Community in talks and events run in Schools and Colleges across the Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, & Meath Area.
• Commit to performing numerous school talks throughout the academic year.
What's required for this position
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience speaking to groups of people
• Some knowledge of the Irish school system
• Knowledge of the social context within which Simon works would be an advantage
- Advocacy/ Lobbyist
- Community Development/ Social work
- 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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Evening |
Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 4hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
1-2 Cope Street, Dublin 2
Schools in various locations in Dublin, Kildare, Meath & Wicklow
Other location details:
1-2 Cope Street, Dublin 2
Schools in various locations in Dublin, Kildare, Meath & Wicklow
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- 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
Volunteering with Dublin Simon Community is an extremely rewarding experience. School talks are vital to our work, as we find it incredibly important that our young adults are aware of the issues surrounding those without a home.