About BlueFire
BlueFire is a free open-air intercultural arts festival that takes place in Dublin's historic Smithfield Square. The festival is a non-profit social enterprise with a mission to promote social integration and cohesion amongst Dubliners across all cultural backgrounds.
Mission: Building cohesive communities through the creative power, vision, and action of youth changemakers.
Vision: A vibrant city embracing intercultural community.
What's Involved
Overview:
As a volunteer you'll be at the forefront of our flagship event: the BlueFire Street Fest - a world culture festival bringing together thousands of people from the wide variety of cultures now living in Dublin.
We’re currently recruiting for our festival Decor and Art Installation Team for BlueFire Street Fest’s 5th Birthday! Open to people from all ages & backgrounds, we’re looking for volunteers who can help us bring our strategy to fruition.
Time Commitment:
In general, we will be working on this project every Saturday and Sunday between July and September. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of one day per month, which can be spread over a couple of days.
What's required for this position
Interested in arts and crafts? Do you have a desire to have your work displayed at Dublin’s only world cultures festival which welcomes 10,000 people each year? Are you an artist or creative thinker?
If yes to the above, then this position is perfect for you!
Responsibilities include:
Working as part of the team developing ideas for and making decoration and art installations for BlueFire Street Fest;
Using your skills to make your ideas to come alive and be displayed at the festival.
- Architecture/ Design
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 4hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
34 Dominick Place, 1, Granby Row, Dublin 1
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Insurance cover
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- 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
-Collaborating with a diverse team of people where your ideas become reality
-Opportunity to network & connect with people from all backgrounds and experiences
-Have your work displayed in front of 10,000 during the festival
