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
To reach our full potential and to achieve our goals in the classes, we are constantly seeking new volunteers to share their interest in cookery and to assist the cookery tutor these classes in an informal setting. Our classes are focused on the needs of the individuals who take them. Each class has a team of 2 teachers who work together sharing tasks and lead teaching each week.
Tasks Involved:
• Use the recipe information already in place and/or to think of recipes with your teaching partner or together with the group and to share this with the group one week in advance
• Preparation of the classes according to a given course outline
• Take class attendance on a daily basis
• Teach the class
• Supervise the group
• Act as a mentor and help the people with their learning goals
• Motivate and encourage the group to use their skills and passions
• Attend team meetings and training days if/when possible
• 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
• Source and purchase the ingredients needed to undertake the classes, these will be funded by the centre
• Inform participants about healthy cooking, nutrition, cooking on a budget and shopping skills
• Introduce new members to the group and ensure all members are included and engaged in the activity
• Follow the policies and procedures of Ozanam House (which can be found in the induction pack or in the office) as well as the Cookery Centre Health & Safety Policies in place.
What's required for this position
• Interest in cooking and skills in cooking
• Ability to relate well to people and enjoy dealing with them
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-confidence and general ease with other people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – vital in a supportive role
• Good organisational skills
• Good level of English
• High motivation and engagement to be a volunteer over a longer period of time
• Commitment to the ethos of volunteering and a community-based initiative
Covid-19 Protocols
Volunteers must comply with all Health & Safety protocols and requirements to prevent the spread of Covid. Training will be provided.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Education/ Training
- Personable Skills
- Trades/ Operative/ Manual
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Hours required: 3hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Ozanam House, 53 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1.
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
• Personal and professional development
• Sharing knowledge that can help others enrich their lives
• To be part of a progressive and energetic team supporting others to improve their lives
