About Dublin Simon Community
Dublin Simon Community works to prevent and address homelessness in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan. We provide services at all stages of homelessness and enable people to move to a place they can call home.
What's Involved
The water station is set up at the 3 Mile mark of the Home Run, just over the halfway point. All supplies are dropped off on race morning by the logistics team. Volunteers then arrive at the station to set up, and prepare the station to serve the 2,500 runners. After the last runner has passed, the team of volunteers break down tables, pack up the left over supplies and ensure the area is tidied afterwards.
The water station team of volunteers are encouraged to theme their water station and may choose to wear costumes or race volunteer bibs. Once volunteers are finished they will be picked up and will return to the “Volunteer Check In“.
This role is most suitable for a group of about 10-12 people.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 7th March
Time: 7.30am- Midday
On the Day:
• Arrive at the park at 7.30am, report to the volunteer tent at the Papal Cross.
• Once you arrive at the water stop, help set up the tables and pour water cups.
• Hand out water to runners and keep topping up enough new cups.
• Once all the runners have passed, tidy away all rubbish and fold the tables ready for collection.
• You'll be transported back to the Simon Village after the race for a well earned cuppa!
What's required for this position
Friendly, enthusiastic, responsible people who enjoy being a part of something big!
Volunteers will need to have good personal skills as they will be interacting with members of the public. Good organisational skills are useful as this can be a very busy, fast paced place at times and being organised really helps keep things running smoothly.
- Event management/ Fundraising
- 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: Once Off
Hours required: 5hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
The Papal Cross, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will be a part of one of Dublin Simon Community's largest and most fun events of the year and as such, will be helping to raise valuable funds for our clients and services.
Getting there
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