About Coolstars Kids Club
CoolStars Kids Club caters for children with mild disabilities aged 5 -12 years. The club is a safe environment that offers the children a chance to be creative and to reach their full potential through educational fun activities. The club runs every 2nd Saturday from 11.30-1.30.
What's Involved
Coolstars is looking for volunteers to support/assist children aged 6-12 years who have mild disabilities or additional needs.
The club runs every second Saturday of each month (except August) from 10.45am - 1.30pm.
Volunteers are expected to undertake the following tasks.
1): Help with the setup and tidying for each session.
2): Encourage children to carry out a wide range of activities e.g. arts and crafts, computers, sports etc.
3): Assist the club leader with lunch time breaks.
4): Adhere to Coolstars Kids Covid-19 procedures and protocols at all times.
What's required for this position
Volunteers should have a keen interest in working with children.
Experience working with additional needs is beneficial, but not essential.
Personal skills to be able to work as part of a team, and communicate with others.
Basic First Aid desirable
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- 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: 6 months
Hours required: 3hrs Fortnightly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
St Andrews Parish Centre, Main Street, Lucan Village.
Other location details:
Lucan, Dublin
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- 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 gain experience and enjoyment working with children with additional needs. Volunteers will receive a full induction in relation to Covid-19 and Safegaurding policies, procedures and protocols
Getting there
By Bus: 66, 66a. 67, 25 or From Blanchardstown 239
