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
We are looking for volunteers to run arts and crafts workshops for afterschool children aged 4 to 8 year olds. Classes will take place Wednesday & Thursday between 3pm and 5pm
Tasks:
• To prepare the class in advance
• To consult the class teachers when planning activities
• Deliver safe, fun and creative Arts & Crafts classes, sensitive to the needs and abilities of participants
• Responsibility for overall set up and clean up
• Supervise the group with first priority on their safety
• To attend team meetings and training days if/when possible
• 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
Skills, Experience & Qualities Required:
• Experience, interests and skills in Arts & Crafts
• Experience in group Instruction or teaching is an advantage, but not essential
• Creativity and Imagination
• Patience, resilience, tolerance and flexibility
• 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 organizational skills and basic administration skills
• Good level of English
• High motivation and engagement to be a volunteer over a longer period of time
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Education/ Training
- Personable Skills
- Youth/ Childcare
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Ozanam House, 53 Mountjoy Square West, Dublin 1.
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
• Personal development
• Sharing knowledge that can help others enrich their lives
• Opportunity to work in and learn about a community resource centre
• Opportunity to build up valuable work experience
Getting there
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