About CoderDojo Foundation
CoderDojo is a global movement of free, open, volunteer-led coding clubs (Dojos) where young people aged 7–17 (we call them “ninjas”) can explore digital technology. CoderDojo’s mission is to give young people around the world the opportunity to learn to code in a fun, social and safe environment.
What's Involved
The Coolest Projects Awards announced that its seventh annual event will take place in the RDS Dublin, on Saturday 26 May 2018. It promises to be another innovation-filled event, and it’s already looking bigger and better than ever before, with more than 15,000 people expected to attend.
Coolest Projects is a world-leading showcase that empowers and inspires the next generation of digital creators, innovators, changemakers, and entrepreneurs. It offers young people from the international CoderDojo community the opportunity to present the projects they have created at their local Dojo. The event is both a competition and an exhibition to inspire and enable innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and technology skills in young coders aged up to 18.
Our event has a huge volunteer presence and not only value their help but believe volunteers are the very essence of this event.
We have opportunities in the following areas;
• Crowd control
• Speakers/Judges Liaison
• Stage Management
• Registration
• Social Media/PR
• Photography
• Projects area
Coolest Project Awards - Event Details:
• Date; Saturday 26th May
• Time; 7/8am - 5pm - though volunteers will be in 4/5 hour slots based on their preference
• Volunteer Application form
What's required for this position
Enthusiasm and passion! Note: You do NOT need to know how to code!
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
- Youth/ Childcare
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: 3hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Screening details for this role:
- References
- Application Form
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
- Sensory Disability
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Be part of the largest youth tech event in Europe and help the future generation of makers and entrepreneurs to express their creativity!
Getting there
RDS Main Hall
