About Volunteer Ireland
Volunteer Ireland is the national organisation that promotes, supports and advocates for volunteering in Ireland. We work with a range of stakeholders to make volunteering accessible, inclusive and of high quality. We build capacity in organisations and companies to create meaningful volunteering experiences. We celebrate volunteering and communicate its impact to Government and the wider public. We advocate for volunteering so that its value is recognised. We support the network of Volunteer Centres and work closely with them to ensure volunteering thrives at local and national level.
Our work is guided by our strategic plan 2023-2027, where we have identified five strategic goals:
- Advocate for volunteering
- Support the Volunteer Centres
- Develop meaningful volunteering
- Raise the profile of volunteering
- Grow and sustain an excellent organisation, consistent with our values
What's Involved
Be part of our team on Sunday, 2nd July as we transform Millennium Park, Blanchardstown into a pet lovers paradise! We'll be working with Fingal County Council, supported by the DSPCA, to stage Pets in the Park: a free, family friendly event which promises to be a great day out for animal lovers living in the city. There'll be a wide range of activities, stalls and entertainment. The DSPCA King of Paws Training Team will host Dog Agility Workshops and a Scruffs Dog Show, where members of the public are invited to enter their own furry friends.
Duties for volunteers will involve:
Event set up - erecting gazebo pop-up tents, flags & bunting and signage as well as laying out crowd control barriers, etc. Assistance throughout the day in the Arts and Crafts tents to deliver children's activities.
Active engagement with the public for the duration of the festival.
To apply for this post you must complete an application form at event volunteers website
What's required for this position
Good communication skills; like animals; willingness to engage with the general public; ability to work with others to deliver art workshops, previous event experience would be very useful but not essential.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Multi-lingual/ Multi-culturalism
- Personable Skills
- Retail/ Customer Service
- 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: Once Off
Hours required: 8hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Millennium Park, Snugborough Road, R843, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Other location details:
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Fingal.
Screening details for this role:
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- 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 16
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will gain event management experience and improve their communication and interpersonal skills as well as getting to work with some great pets.
Getting there
The park is served by all buses that go to the Blanchardstown Centre: http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Your-Journey1/Timetables/?searchtype=place&searchquery=Blanchardstown+Centre
