Leader with Youth Group/Newbridge

About Kildare LGBT Group InSync

Kildare LGBT aims to establish a Drop In group to provide a place for Young LGBT People to hang out with their peers in a safe environment with support from members of the KYS Youth Work Team and trained volunteers on a weekly basis.

What's Involved

Volunteers assist with planning and implementation of activities and programs with young people as part of a leader team. Volunteers will assist with the supervision of weekly youth groups. Kildare LGBT group is looking for volunteers to give 2-4 hours per month. The group runs every Saturday from 3.30-5.30pm. We are looking for people to work with LGBT young people from 14-21, so they need to have an interest in working with young people and be open minded. They are required to undertake Garda vetting and attend an informal interview. There is Basic Adult Leadership training provided. This training is for new Volunteers/Leaders, covering Child protection, Youth work, Youth Leadership etc. It is compulsory that all new Volunteers participate in the Adult leadership. The training venue will be confirmed nearer the date and takes place over 2 Saturdays from 10am-4.30pm. The next dates are scheduled for 20th & 27th May. All participants must complete both days of the course to receive certification.

What's required for this position

Volunteers should be understanding, non-judgemental and have an interest in working with young people.

• Personable Skills

Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English

Times and commitment required for this role

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning
Afternoon						✓
Evening

Minimum time commitment: Flexible

Other Details

Location of volunteering opportunity:
Unit 10, Charlotte Mall, Charlotte Street, Newbridge, Co Kildare.

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
• Initial induction and training
• Ongoing training opportunities

Age restrictions:
Over 18

Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No

Benefits you will receive as a volunteer

Becoming part of a team, learning new skills.

Getting there

Bus Eireann, Dublin Coach. https://www.google.ie/maps/place/Unit+2,+Charlotte+Mall,+Charlotte+St,+Piercetown,+Newbridge,+Co.+Kildare/@53.180839,-6.8006884,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x485d7fe3e31b7969:0x5b9566bd81bbe782!8m2!3d53.180839!4d-6.7984997