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
The OASIS (Opportunities Assisting Staying in School) programme works to address and hopefully prevent early school leaving. The After School Service will work with identified 6th class children in a national school in Corduff, Dublin 15.
Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for a volunteer with an interest and / or experience in teaching, childcare or in a social care field for this volunteer role.
The Time Commitment: The volunteer needs to be available two afternoons each week, Tuesday and Thursday, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, until the end of June 2020.
Your responsibilities and tasks will include:
supporting the Barnardos project worker in facilitating positive adult-child interaction; helping with preparation of the environment, equipment and provision of snacks;
assisting the children in their homework, play and development; working as part of the after school team;
recognise issues and concerns and to communicate these to the project worker e.g. child development, socialisation, child protection etc.
What's required for this position
- Ability to build warm supportive relationships with children;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Enjoys working with children;
- Skilled socially and able to be open and welcoming to all;
- Inclusive of families from diverse backgrounds and cultures;
- Appreciates the importance of confidentiality and discretion;
- Ability to commit and to attend consistently;
- Ideally to have some level of skill and experience in teaching, childcare or in a social care field;
- To have a sense of humour
- Education/ Training
- 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: 3 months
Hours required: 4hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
St Patrick’s Senior National School, Corduff, Dublin 15
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 21
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Satisfaction of making a difference to a child and improving their chances in life
Getting there
Buses 38, 38a and 38b
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