About BlueFire
BlueFire is a free open-air intercultural arts festival that takes place in Dublin's historic Smithfield Square. The festival is a non-profit social enterprise with a mission to promote social integration and cohesion amongst Dubliners across all cultural backgrounds.
Mission: Building cohesive communities through the creative power, vision, and action of youth changemakers.
Vision: A vibrant city embracing intercultural community.
What's Involved
BlueFire Street Fest will take place on Saturday 21st September across Dublin's Smithfield Square and neighbouring venues and will feature a Global Village Market and Health and Harmony Fair, music, dance and performance zones, talks, workshops and much more.
Previous audience attendance has reached 10,000 and we expect no less this year!
We will need zone managers, artist liaisons, production assistants, and runners on the day to make all of this comes to life.
What's required for this position
Highly motivated, friendly, experienced in festival/event operations, good with kids/young people, preferably a good understanding of community organisations but not essential, experience with culturally and socially diverse audiences.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Multi-lingual/ Multi-culturalism
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
- Trades/ Operative/ Manual
- 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: 10hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Smithfield Square, Dublin 7
Also; Macetown Middle, Powerstown Road, Ireland, D15 X27A
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Promoting social cohesion and diversity in Dublin's city centre. Being part of a news-worthy event on International Day of Peace. Networking opportunities with organisations across multiple platforms. Experience in event managing, production and festivals
Getting there
Red Line Luas and any bus that goes to Dublin city centre
