About Boyne Garda Youth Diversion Project
Garda Youth Diversion Project delivering a community-based crime prevention programme, aimed at diverting young people from becoming involved in anti-social or criminal behaviour.
We help children develop their sense of community and their social skills through different activities.
What's Involved
We are seeking volunteers to support our work with young people aged 10-18. We provide both group and one to one sessions empowering these young people to make positive choices personally and in relation to their engagement with the community.
The volunteer will assist with the supervision and running of activities organised for and by participating young people
Volunteers will also be engaged in supporting one to one work delivered by the Boyne Project's staff team.
Volunteers must be able to work closely with young people and enable them to learn new skills, encourage them to try new activities and be able to interact with them in an informal situation
Our groups meet weekdays from 4-7pm
What's required for this position
A genuine interest in young people.
Ability to work as a member of a team
Enthusiastic and energetic
- Education/ Training
- 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: 1 week
Hours required: 3hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Finian's Park, Drogheda
Other location details:
Drogheda, Duleek, Donore
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Sensory Disability
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will build their skills and confidence by sharing their time and knowledge with young people.
Getting there
https://www.google.ie/maps/place/St+Finian's+Park,+Drogheda,+Co.+Louth/@53.7086119,-6.3700494,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4867399bf0fb3a11:0x4abb4bde668dbfc3!8m2!3d53.7086119!4d-6.3678607?hl=en
