ESC: Dublin Simon Community Full Time Volunteer

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Our partner works with people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. They work with people at all stages of homelessness in order to support them to move out of homelessness, to a place they can call home. The organization works to prevent and address homelessness across Dublin, and east coast of Ireland. Their aim is to empower people to access and retain a home of their own.

💼 What the programme involves

Our partner has a well-established volunteering programme, volunteers are at the core of the work they do within the community. Volunteers work alongside professional staff members to provide vital services to people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Volunteer placement is for up to 12 months, in our partner's Emergency Accommodation, Supported housing and Client Development programmes. Full time Volunteers organise activities with service users/residents in these services. Visit our partner's website to see the range of services they provide.

🏠 Accommodation on site

ESC volunteers will live in shared house with other volunteers, shared or single room. Volunteers are from a diverse range of backgrounds and nationalities. The services you are placed in are in the city centre, transport arrangements by bus, rail, cycling, depending on the location of the volunteer house transport to services is less than an hour.

🍲 Food

Volunteers are tenants in the house and make their own arrangements regarding food purchase and cooking. Our partner provides ESC volunteers with a weekly allowance to help with the costs of travel, food and other expenses.

📍 About the location

Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is a city rich in history, dating back over 1000 years, with traces of its past visible in its medieval monuments, castles, and churches. Located on the east coast of the island, Dublin is traversed by the River Liffey and boasts a dynamic mix of old and modern architecture. The city is also a thriving cultural and artistic hub, with a lively music scene, festivals throughout the year, and a multitude of museums and art galleries. As for the nonprofit sector, Dublin is home to numerous charities, NGOs, and community groups engaged in a variety of causes, including homelessness, education, environmental protection, and human rights.

🎒 Leisure activities

In Dublin, volunteers can explore the city's numerous historical and cultural sites, such as Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Trinity College. They can also stroll along the River Liffey or visit the vibrant Temple Bar district to enjoy the nightlife and traditional pubs. Culture enthusiasts can attend concerts, plays, or exhibitions at the city's many artistic venues. For those who enjoy nature, parks like Phoenix Park offer vast green spaces for relaxation and walks. Lastly, don't miss the chance to sample local cuisine at the city's many restaurants and cafes.

⚠️ Requirements

The participant profile: are 18 or over. Understanding of homeless issues, committed to social justice and community development work. Interested in volunteers who have or are completing social care or social science courses. Our partner is interested in people who are volunteering, and who may consider employment opportunities after their placement. That they have a good sense of professional boundaries and self care. Volunteers who have worked in the area of Art/creativity.Bulgaria, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Portugal, Malta, Canary Islands, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Norway, Poland.
Application deadline: 01/05/2024.

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 ?

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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01/07/2024 → 31/07/2025

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Deadline: 01/05/2024

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

5, Smithfield Gate, 7 Red Cow Ln, Smithfield, Dublin, D07 PD37, Ireland

Ireland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Irish Standard Time

Local time: 21:10 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Irish