ESC: Sports and Play Engagement Volunteer
Code: 48403 Copied
Ireland
European Voluntary Service
Sport
European Voluntary Service
Sport
Fixed dates
About the project
ESC: Sports and Play Engagement 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
The YMCA Sports and Play Engagement Volunteer will support our afterschool and youth services over 9.5 months, working as part of a team to plan, deliver, and evaluate clubs and activities for children and young people aged 4–24. The role focuses on active play, sport, and wellbeing, while collaborating across YMCA services such as Childcare, Youth, and Community. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own skills and talents into activities that promote personal development, inclusion, and positive mental health. Responsibilities include building relationships with children and young people, co-creating activities, and facilitating play and sports sessions tailored to their needs and interests. The volunteer will attend team meetings, maintain records, supervise and support participants, and help address barriers faced by young people. They will model YMCA values, act as a positive role model, and contribute to the ongoing development and quality of the programme.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be housed with local families, and travel costs will be covered and/or a bicycle. Volunteers will be given a food allowance, and pocket money every two weeks, paid into their bank accounts.
🎒 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. The volunteer will receive regular support and supervision sessions with their supervisor and will also be appointed a mentor. Volunteers will receive a full induction including Inclusive Youthwork, Playwork, Trauma-Informed Practice and Child Protection.
⚠️ 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.
Deadline: 17/10/2025 17:52
Deadline: 17/10/2025 17:52
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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17/11/2025 → 26/08/2026
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Deadline: 17/10/2025
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
53 Aungier St, Dublin 2, D02 CH96, Ireland
Ireland
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Greenwich Mean Time
Local time: 22:04 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English