weekly opps 07 04 2014

7th  April  2014  

Volunteering  Opportunities  

For  further  information:  Dublin  City  Volunteer  Centre  01  473  7482  info@volunteerdublincity.ie  facebook.com/volunteerdublincity  

Volunteers  for  Annual  Collection  Day  –  Special  Olympics  –  Across  Dublin  and  Nationwide    Special  Olympics  Ireland  are  looking  for  additional  volunteers  to  assist  with  its  national  collection  day  on  Friday  11th  April  2014.  All  funds  raised  go  directly  towards  delivering  a  sports  programme  for  people  with  an  intellectual  disability  in  Ireland.  Contact  Emma  on  01  8912000  or  emma.horgan@specialolympics.ie      Volunteer  Youth  Leader  -­‐  Bluebell  Youth  Project  -­‐  Dublin  10  Are  you  interested  in  helping  out  in  a  youth  programme  for  6-­‐9yo  or  10-­‐12yo?  Bluebell  youth  Project  is  looking  to  recruit  a  few  new  volunteers  to  its  team.  The  groups  meet  on  Tuesday  and  Wednesday  evenings.  No  experience  required,  just  an  interest  in  making  a  difference  with  young  people.  Contact  Rachel  on  rachel.ccrys@gmail.com      Art  Teacher  Volunteer  -­‐  Headway  Ireland  -­‐  Dublin  7  Headway,  a  charity  organisation  who  provides  support  to  people  with  an  Acquired  Brain  Injury,  is  looking  for  a  volunteer  to  facilitate  the  Art  classes  in  our  centre  in  Black  Hall  Place,  Smithfield  on  Friday  mornings  (10am  to  12.00pm).  There  will  be  Headway  staff  present  at  all  time.  We  are  looking  for  an  experienced  person  with  an  artistic  background  and  an  interest  in  teaching  who  is  willing  to  donate  their  time  for  a  good  cause.  Contact  Sara  on  01  6041723  or  sabbionis@headway.ie      Yoga  or  Fitness  Instructor  for  Older  People  -­‐  Salvation  Army,  Granby  Lifehouse  -­‐  Dublin  1  A  volunteer  is  needed  to  teach  yoga  or  another  form  of  gentle  exercise  class  to  older  people  in  the  day  centre.  Volunteers  must  have  previous  training  and  experience  of  teaching  yoga  or  fitness  classes,  an  understanding  of  the  needs  of  older  people  and  an  awareness  and  sensitivity  to  the  needs  of  people  with  mental  health  difficulties.  Contact  James  on  01  8725500  or  james.cooke@salvationarmy.ie      Homework  Club  Study  Buddy  -­‐  Separated  Children’s  Services  -­‐  Dublin  1    Separated  Children's  Education  Service  are  looking  for  experienced  tutors  for  second  level  subjects  and  volunteers  that  help  students  to  write  assignments.  The  students  are  generally  aged  between  15-­‐19  years,  and  are  all  separated  children  and  young  people  in  the  care  of  the  HSE.  This  means  they  are  seeking  asylum  in  Ireland  and  are  here  without  any  family  or  adult  carers.  All  of  the  students  who  use  the  service  do  so  of  their  own  accord.  They  sign  themselves  up  and  as  a  result  are  extremely  motivated.  Contact  Andrew  on  01  8147915  or  andrew.sexton@parnell.cdetb.ie      Charity  Shop  Assistant  -­‐  Down  Syndrome  Ireland  -­‐  Dublin  1  and  Kimmage  6w  Down  Syndrome  Ireland  are  seeking  volunteers  to  assist  in  their  shops  in  the  GPO  and  for  their  new  shop  opening  in  Kimmage  soon.  Experience  in  retail  or  shops  is  helpful.  Good  Communication  Skills,  strong  English  Language  Skills,  and  a  trustworthy,  friendly  manner  are  essential.  Please  contact  Kathleen  on  01  4266515  or  kathleen@downsyndrome.ie      Volunteer  Open  Evening  -­‐  Threshold    Threshold  is  holding  an  information  evening  on  the  15th  April  from  5.30  –  7.00pm  at  the  Threshold  office,  21  Stoneybatter,  Dublin  7  for  anyone  who  is  interested  in  learning  more  about  our  work  and  how  they  can  get  involved  with  raising  awareness  and  much  needed  funds.  For  more  details,  contact  Monica  at  Monica.Caffrey@threshold.ie  or  01  6353623