About Innovista Ireland
Innovista’s vision for Ireland is to see successive generations of young leaders pioneering and sustaining local mission that brings hope and change to their communities. We work to equip teenagers to become sources of hope in their communities.
What's Involved
• To facilitate discussion with a group of 5-7 teenagers to and help focus their learning in meeting the aims and objectives of each session
• To encourage the teenagers to reach the vision for RISE, showing them that they have the potential to become sources of hope in their communities
• Provide a positive mature adult role model
• Help in preparation of materials for sessions (training provided by Innovista)
• Follow the session plan
• Record how the session went
• Adhere to school rules and work within Innovista’s Child Protection Policy
• Provide feedback on sessions to the Project Leader and report any concerns
About RISE
Area focused leadership development in Dublin’s inner city. A 7-10 week leadership training programme for groups of 5-30 teens ages 14-18 equips teenagers to become sources of hope in their communities through carrying out a community project and learning leadership skills. RISE mentoring programme helps teenagers increase their engagement in school and the local community.
What's required for this position
• No formal qualifications are required
• Experience of engaging with teenagers of secondary school age
• Experience of group facilitation (desirable)
• Passionate about working with teenagers and ability to relate to teenagers on their own level
• Maturity, patience, tolerance and tact
• Committed and dependable
• Able to understand and value diversity
• Ability to work well as part of a team
- Education/ Training
- Personable Skills
- Youth/ Childcare
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 3hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Mount Carmel Secondary School, Dublin 1 and
James Street CBS, Dublin 8
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- 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
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
You will gain skills in working with teenagers, group facilitation, and understanding of community projects.
Getting there
Dublin 8 location (red luas stops Fatima or James's; bus 13, 40 or 123) Dublin 1 location (10 minute walk from O'Connell Street)
