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What's Involved
Every Saturday in the Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre one of the biggest local community events takes place ... Win Win Bingo! Over 200 people come every week to enjoy socialising with friends and the chance to win some prizes.
We're looking for volunteers to help with the bingo. Tasks will include:
* Getting the hall ready with tables and chairs
* Serving teas and coffees
* Helping people who need extra support find a comfortable chair, and
* Generally making sure everybody is having a good time.
Time Commitment:
Volunteers are needed on Saturdays from 4pm - 10pm.
What's required for this position
Volunteers will need to be outgoing and up for having a chat with the people who attend. There is also some physical lifting involved in setting the hall up and cleaning up afterward.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Personable Skills
- 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: 3 months
Hours required: 6hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10.
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
You will see first-hand how to plan, prepare and manage a large-scale event. You will also have an enormous amount of fun, at one of Ballyfermot's largest community events!
Getting there
Buses 18, 40, 76a, 76, 79a all pass by the front door and there's a free parking out the back.
