About South Inner City Community Development Association
The voluntary board of SICCDA are people who wish to promote a community in the Liberties where all, particularly those most excluded feel valued and welcomed. Key areas of work are targeting primary school children at risk, teenagers at risk, the long-term unemployed, refugees and older members of the community. Find out more about us here ...
What's Involved
The Liberties Festival, this year jointly organized by SICCDA and Robert Emmet, is one of Ireland’s oldest festivals. From modest beginnings in 1970 it has grown to become a highlight of the summer in Dublin with a series of family-friendly, sporting and community events, and an exciting multi-cultural and arts programme encompassing visual art, film, dance, comedy, literature and music.
The 2023 Liberties Festival is taking place from 24th - 30th July 2023. This is a general call for all types of volunteers that may be interested in helping out at all our various events.
Roles are varied, all hands on deck!
Set up at events and clear up afterward;
serving food and drink;
meet and greet at venue;
taking tickets and ushering;
supervising children and generally helping at Family Fun Day;
working backstage at various shows, exhibitions etc. etc. etc.
The different groupings of events include:
Health and Wellbeing
Environment
Music
Old Classics (Quiz, Garda V Trader’s Football Match, Blue Rinse Ball, We Love Markets)
Culture
Young People
Time Commitment:
A two hour, once off commitment is the minimum we require.
You can help out at more than one event if you would like!
Further Information:
Please check our website for schedule of events.
You can contact Aine at: anally@siccda.ie
What's required for this position
Energy, enthusiasm,” Can Do” attitude
Good communication skills
Flexibility
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Multi-lingual/ Multi-culturalism
- 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: 2hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
The Liberties Area, Dublin 8, to include Meath St., Thomas St. and elsewhere. Main office is located at 90 Meath St., Dublin 8
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Lots of fun! Opportunity to meet new people, good entertainment
Getting there
LUAS to Heuston Station; 123 bus, 40 bus, 13 bus
