About Greystones Family Resource Centre
The Greystones Family Resource Centre serves the wider Greystones area including Kilcoole, Newcastle and Newtown. We support the community by offering services such as low-cost counselling, play therapy, domestic violence support, the Rainbows programme and a wide range of community courses, groups and projects.
GFRC works in partnership with a number of organisations and services to increase access to specialist services and provide confidential support in a variety of areas.
What's Involved
Enthusiastic helpers needed for the Greystones Family Resource Centre Summer Project. The Summer Project caters for children between the ages of 5 & 12 years.
Volunteers will support the staff and management of Greystones FRC in the supervision of the children and will take part in the various activities and workshops. Volunteers are encouraged to have an input and offer suggestions. Activities on the Greystones FRC Summer Project will include arts and craft, sports, games and a range of fun activities and field trips.
Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 4 hours (1 day) but can do more.
NOTE: Applicants need to apply ASAP as Garda Vetting must be back before the Greystones FRC Summer Project starts. Closing date for applications is Friday May 17th 2019.
The Summer Project will take place over 3 days (to be confirmed) of the week commencing 15th July and volunteers will need to be available from 10am to 1.30pm the day(s) they volunteer.
What's required for this position
Skills and qualities required for this position:
Energetic and creative approach
Willing to help out across a range of activities
Patience and understanding of children
To be able to work as part of a team
Good sense of humour
Experience of working with children/youth are a plus, but not essential
Specific skills in art, craft, sport, music, dance are a plus, but not essential
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- 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: Flexible
Hours required: 4hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Greystones, Co Wicklow
Other location details:
Greystones, Co Wicklow
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
