About Happenings
Happenings run instant pop-up cultural events in Dublin, Cork & Limerick. We animate city spaces, pairing creative and spontaneous events with strong social values. On fine weather days we organise instant outdoor cinema, music, yoga and a diverse range of events in parks and public spaces. Our events are alcohol free and we operate on a leave-no-trace policy. There is always an inclusive and friendly atmosphere and we try to build a strong sense of community to foster the public’s engagement with their public space. We believe that by running these types of events that are fun, healthy, and engaging with strong socially responsible values for living - that it influences people to bring that message home.
What's Involved
Volunteering with Happenings will give you exclusive access to all of our events and a unique opportunity to gain experience, meet like minded people and most importantly to have fun!
We have a really exciting and unique program of events scheduled for the upcoming summer months with opportunities to suit everyone from those who are eager to gain event experience to those who just want to meet like minded people and have the craic - and craic we shall have!
Volunteer Roles
The roles we have on offer include box office and ticketing, stewarding, event set up and take down, assisting the public while they attend our event and generally being the friendly face of Happenings!
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, we want to hear from you!
We here at Happenings know that none of our events could run without your enthusiasm and dedication and that is why we are dedicated to ensuring that this will be a worthwhile, fun and overall deadly experience!
What's required for this position
Often times our volunteers must stand for long periods at a time (we try to minimise this) so an ability to do this is necessary!
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Community Development/ Social work
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Personable Skills
- PR/ Marketing/ Market Research
- Retail/ Customer Service
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Other location details:
Merrion Square, Fitzwilliam Square, Herbert Park, Leinster Cricket Club, St. Anne's Park, Bushy Park, Fitzgerald Park in Cork, Limerick, Kilkenny Castle, Killyon Manor in Meath
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Insuring our volunteers have a great experience volunteering with us is of utmost importance to Happenings, from those who want to have fun and meet like minded people to those who want event management experience - we cater for it all!
