ESC: Children and Youth Services Volunteer
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About the project
ESC: Children and Youth Services Volunteer
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
YMCA Dublin is a community-based charity organisation providing vital services and dedicated support to individuals and families since 1849. We are located in the heart of communities and connect with and support the local community through targeted programs and community engagement opportunities.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to belong to healthy, confident, secure and connected communities. We operate as a social enterprise at our city centre hub by providing access to affordable, community-based childcare at scale, and catering to the breadth of families across our community, from full fee-paying parents to fully sponsored children. Our unique approach couples high-quality, accessible childcare with sustainable community spaces and youth work services for young people, which we achieve through investment of internal surpluses and partnering with other agencies and state funders.
Our approach works through supporting mind, body and spirit. We work in and with communities to support and empower individuals, children and young people to develop the skills, experiences, relationships and behaviours for healthy, confident and successful futures. In all we do, we employ evidence based methodologies, supported by transparent accountability and management structures.
💼 What the programme involves
YMCA Dublin is currently recruiting a full-time children and youth services volunteer to join our team. The position is funded by Leargas, under the European Solidarity Corps programme. YMCA Dublin focuses on empowering children and young people by providing opportunities for personal, social, educational and emotional development, through our integrated services model, underpinned by trauma-informed, play-inspired and strengths-based practice. This is achieved through a variety of clubs and activities such as cooking & baking, drop-ins, sports, summer camps, mentoring, homework clubs, training, facilitated peer support groups and junior leadership. Title: Children and Youth Services Volunteer. Location (s): Parkside, Dublin 13 & De Verdon Place, Dublin 17. Hours: This is a full time post of 37.5 hours per week to start 12th October 2026 until 1st September 2027. Hours of work will typically include afternoon and evening hours. Occasionally weekend work will be required.
🏠 Accommodation on site
This is a voluntary position funded by the European Solidarity Corp. The volunteer will receive an allowance of €400 every two weeks, which includes daily pocket money of €11, plus an additional food and travel allowance. Accommodation will be provided by YMCA Dublin, with rent and utilities fully covered. All approved international travel costs will also be reimbursed.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteer will receive training for their position from the YMCA Dublin. They will also receive residential training from Leargas to support the volunteering experience. This training typically takes place in Dublin and includes volunteers from around Europe. All expenses for the training are covered. The volunteer will receive regular support and supervision sessions with their supervisor and will also be appointed a mentor.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: To be eligible for this opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Be aged between 18 and 30 years old.
Have good communication skills in English.
Demonstrate a strong interest in working with children and young people.
Be motivated by the principles of the European Solidarity Corps, including a commitment to social inclusion, solidarity with marginalised communities, and a desire to help build a shared European identity.
Have not previously participated in a European Solidarity Corps project.
Be reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
Possess strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Have good IT skills, with a solid working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.) an advantage.
Be willing and able to commit to the full duration of the project.
Skills in any of the following areas are an asset: arts and crafts, sports and exercise, music, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), or cooking.
Deadline: 15/08/2026 19:00
Deadline: 15/08/2026 19:00
ℹ️ Additional information
The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?
- Training before and after the project
- Health insurance during your project
- round-trip travel reimbursement
- accommodation and food
- pocket money
- language course
- Return Week-end
- Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport
Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.
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📅 Available sessions
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12/10/2026 → 01/09/2027
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Deadline: 15/08/2026
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Kilbarrack Upper, Dublin 13, Ireland
Ireland
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Irish Standard Time
Local time: 21:43 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English