About Ballymun Regional Youth Resource
Ballymun Regional Youth Resource (BRYR), is a vibrant Youth Work organisation working with 10-24 year old's in Ballymun, Dublin. Our aim is to empower young people from Ballymun & surrounding areas to reach their full potential. We put in place a range of resources that will support them to make a happy, healthy and successful transition to adulthood. We seek to promote health, well- being and resilience at all stages of their development.
What's Involved
We are looking for people who enjoy working with young people and who have experience of teaching Dance to young people.
Your role will be to engage with and bring dance to young people who are attending a drop in night. There is no specific dance group. The young people will be aged 13 and 14 yrs and 15yrs+.
There will be a Youth Workers supervising the space and the Dance volunteer will contribute with their skills and expertise.
There is no set plan as the programme will vary according to the needs and interests of the young people who are attending the drop in that night.
What's required for this position
Your dance experience needs to be at a mid-level ability, high enough to be able to teach and bring your dance to the young people.
We are open all any kind of dance skill. Top skill types are hip hop, jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary etc
Other desirable skills include:
a) an ability to engage with young people aged 10-24yrs of age- good interpersonal skills
b)good active listening skills
c) knowledge of /empathy with the issues young people face in their lives
d) knowledge of the dynamic of the Ballymun community
e) suitable qualities include empathy, patience, supportiveness, motivation; an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude; being dependable, adaptable, honest. able to 'work from where the young person is at'.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Fitness/ Health/ Beauty
- 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: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
The Reco, Sillogue Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11,
Eircode: D11 PX34
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
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
BRYR, a professional Youth Work organisation is located in a purpose built youth facility with 40 staff supported by volunteers and students. We offer the volunteer a supported, fun and varied experience with young people 10-24yrs of age.
Getting there
Bus Route 13, Route 4, Route 40 from City Centre.
17a comes from Blancardstown via Finglas
If driving, take exit 4 off M50 into Ballymun
Google maps location co-ordinates: 53.396373,-6.2697827
