About Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland
Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland's mission is to accompany, advocate and serve the cause of refugees and forcibly displaced persons worldwide.
What's Involved
Interested in helping young asylum seekers to let them feel cared and welcome by Dublin? We wish to hear from you!
The Jesuit Refugee Service is seeking a volunteer to assist our Project Worker with the coordination and delivery of a 1.5 hour homework/youth club session once a week for asylum seekers in Hatch Direct Provision Centre. The group takes place in the Play Room in Hatch Hall every Thursday from 3:30-5:00 pm and is for young residents in primary school.
Volunteers will be required to undergo garda vetting and sign a JRS Ireland Code of Behaviour and Practice. Child protection training will also be required if not already completed.
Tasks involved:
• Assisting children with homework and addressing any additional tutoring needs
• Planning activities for the young people such as art and games
• Delivering the activities once weekly in Hatch Hall
• Collaborating with Jesuit Refugee Service Project Worker, Hatch Hall staff and other professionals in supporting the young people
• Creating an inclusive and safe environment for the young people to have fun, express themselves and begin the process of integration
What's required for this position
• Ideal for a student or graduate of youthwork/social work/childcare seeking to gain greater experience in working with young people from a minority ethnic background
• Skills in group facilitation
• Effective communication with young people
• Ability to establish and maintain a trusting and professional relationship with young people & awareness of boundaries
• Adaptability to changing age group as children in attendance will vary from week to week
• Commitment and ability to use initiative
• Organisational and time-keeping skills
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Community Development/ Social work
- Education/ Training
- Multi-lingual/ Multi-culturalism
- 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: 1hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Hatch Hall, Hatch Street Lower, Dublin 2
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
• Experience in engaging directly with young asylum seekers.
• Freedom to plan, structure and adapt activities
• Gain experience in collaborating with other professionals in service delivery
Getting there
46a, 145, 11, luas green line
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