About Ozanam House Community Resource Centre
Ozanam House is a community project operated by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, working directly with people in need through an action-oriented programme, attempting to effect positive change through social justice. Our work primarily involves person-to-person contact. Throughout the year we run childcare, youth, adult education and community programmes.
What's Involved
Overview of the Volunteer Role
Our Volunteers not only support the children and young people but also each other. This support means volunteers are able to share their learning in the role and to benefit from each others experience, sharing knowledge and skills.
To reach our full potential and to achieve our goals in the group, we are constantly seeking new volunteers to support the youth co-ordinator deliver a quality and professional programme to the children and young people ensuring a standard level of safety and fun environment within each group.
Tasks Include:
Attend the Child Protection Training session
Attend team planning meetings each term
Help prepare for the groups
Take part in activities and spend time with the children and young people
Be a role model for the children and young people and help them with their activities
Supervise the group together with other volunteers
Attend outings and trips to provide support to co-ordinator, if requested and if available
Attend and contribute to debriefings after the classes with other volunteers
Work as part of a volunteer team within a really supportive environment where everybody helps each other, giving and taking ongoing feedback and support between all volunteers
Attend team meetings every term to assist the co-ordinator with planning, organising, developing and running the programme
Support the implementation of restorative practice as a procedure for conflict resolution in the group
Volunteers with talents, skills and qualifications in specific activities are encouraged to teach classes if comfortable doing so, with the support and guidance of the coordinator
To attend meetings and training days if/when applicable
To follow the policies and procedures of Ozanam House which can be found in the induction pack or in the office
Other general responsibilities in the context of the role as agreed with the co-ordinator
What's required for this position
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish good relationships with children and young people .
• Strong commitment and enthusiasm to children and young people and an understanding of the factors affecting their lives.
• Interest and commitment to developing the capacity to provide reliable support to children and young people in times of stress and act with integrity, respect and support.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good level of energy and good commitment to having fun.
• An accepting and non-authoritarian approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability, patience, resilience and flexibility.
• Ability to treat children and young people’s concerns with respect, tact and sensitivity
• Ability to be aware of own limits, to admit it and to ask for support.
• An openness to learning and developing further good practices when working and supporting young people .
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.
- 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 Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Ozanam House, 53 Mountjoy Square West, Dublin 1. D01 T6W6
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- 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
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
• General happiness and satisfaction
• Personal and professional development in terms of confidence, patience, adaptability
• Learn new skills (e.g decision-making and finding alternatives, leadership skills, communication skills, organizational skills,
Getting there
Buses: 101, 103, 123. 13-minute walk from Connolly Station, 5-minute walk from O'Connell Street. Safe bike parking provided within building.
