About An Óige Irish Youth Hostel Association
An Óige's Vision is to awaken the spirit of adventure! Our Purpose: To bring this vision into reality, we encourage and enable all but especially young people to expand their horizons through hostelling in Ireland and abroad. Our main objective is to help all, but especially young people, to a love and appreciation of the countryside, particularly by providing simple hostel accommodation for them whilst on their travels.
What's Involved
Do you have a passion for non-formal education and the outdoors?
In order to further assist young people in achieving their awards we have a select group of volunteers who act as Gaisce guides for the outdoor Adventure Journey section of the Gaisce awards. This is where you come in!
For almost 85 years An Óige has provided safe, affordable accommodation and travel experiences to people, from all walks of life, travelling Ireland. Our aim is to awaken within everyone, but especially young people, a spirit of adventure and a love and appreciation for the countryside.
One of the ways we do this is by providing avenues for young people to pursue their Gaisce awards while using our hostels. By providing affordable accommodation in various locations we can help young people achieve the requirements for their award in safe and friendly environments.
What's required for this position
* Have a passion for non-formal education and the outdoors.
* Have hike leading experience.
* Are available for mid-week hiking.
* Have a passion for working with young people.
- Education/ Training
- Fitness/ Health/ Beauty
- Personable Skills
- 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: Flexible
Hours required: 4hrs
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Glendalough International Hostel, The Lodge, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow &
Knockree Youth Hostel, Lackan House, Lackandarragh, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
Age restrictions:
Over 25
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Getting there
Glendalough:St Kevin’s Bus,daily service Dublin/Glendalough and Glendalough/Dublin. Check out details of times etc from Dublin to Glendalough: www.glendaloughbus.com.
For Knockree Hostel:Dublin Bus route number 44 to Enniskerry Village.
