About Care After Prison
CAP-Care After Prison is a peer led charity organisation (the first of its kind in Ireland) which provides information, referral and support services to people who have been affected by imprisonment. This service offers ex-offenders a safe environment where they identify areas of need within their lives where support is needed to continue with their goal of leading crime free lives.
We believe in the ability of all people to change given the right circumstances and supports. As part of our information and support service we also work closely with the families and loved ones of people under sentence and awaiting sentencing. CAP also provides services for youth groups & schools around the country and works directly with victims of crime.
What's Involved
The purpose of this role is to assist running an effective employment support resource for service users at Care After Prison.
1) To assist in running an effective employment, training and mentoring resource;
2) To support individual service users on their way to training employment by assisting with job searching, application forms, college applications, CV writing, interview skills and further advice and guidance.
We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of prison.
What's required for this position
• A thorough understanding of the challenges faced by people with lived experience of experience and their return to or entry into the workforce • Must be flexible, adaptable and work on own initiative
• Excellent oral, aural and written communication
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• The person must be very organized
• A team player
• Have a “can do” positive attitude
• Have a strong belief in and passion for the organization
• Must be non judgmental and empathetic
- Community Development/ Social work
- Education/ Training
- General Admin/ Office Support
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Morning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | |
Afternoon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | |
Evening |
Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
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
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in facilitating training sessions and see people achieve their training and employment goals.
Getting there
The following bus routes stop outside the building: 9, 16, 65, 68, 83, and 122.
Green LUAS stop St Stephen's Green is a 5 minute minute walk.