Rua: Volunteer Call Out
ABOUT RUA
Rua supports young people who have found themselves involved in offending behaviour.
Central to Rua is the trusting relationships built between our team and the young people. This is achieved through a youth work model, which allows us to support them to make positive life choices. We work both one-to-one and in small groups offering practical support, personal development and moving young people towards further education or employment.
Rua is the Irish word for "red" or something which is "alive" or "strong". We believe these young people are full of life and strength and have something important to offer to the world. Through this programme, we support them to live up to their full potential, free from the justice system.
VOLUNTEER
If you are interested to volunteer with young people in this field of youth justice we’d love to hear from you.
We have a drop in for young people in Liberty View, Long’s Place, Dublin 8 on a Thursday evening. We are looking for a volunteer who will take part and play an active role in our drop-in program. Ideally, we are looking for an individual who can create a welcoming and warm environment for young people to be in. Within this role we would hope our volunteer will lead in preparing and planning activities for the drop-in. This role will be be fully supported by the youth work team.
WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
- Experience with young people or experience in a similar context (e.g. sports, addiction services, homelessness, criminal justice system)
- Outgoing and capable of building a relationship with young people
- Someone who brings energy and initiative
- Someone who is reliable, easy going, confident, adaptable and open minded
COMMITMENT
Thursday evening from 4pm – 7pm (including planning, facilitating and de-brief) holding a space for young people to drop in. Staff will also be present.
SCREENING DETAILS FOR THIS ROLE
- Application Form
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interview
- References
- Volunteer Agreement