About Foroige Dublin
The purpose of Foróige is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own development and in the development of society. This purpose challenges and supports young people to involve themselves in developing their character and talents.
What's Involved
• Planning activities for the young people such as art, games, movies, discussion groups etc.
• Delivering the activities once weekly in the
centre .
• Collaborating with the Intercultural Project
Worker, Balseskin 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 youth work/social work/childcare etc 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.
• Adaptable to different group members as attendance may change due to the short term nature of the centre.
• Commitment and ability to work off own initiative.
• Organisational and time-keeping skills.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Community Development/ Social work
- Education/ Training
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- 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: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Balseskin Reception Centre, Dublin 11.
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
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.
• Great opportunity to develop your professional skills.
