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ESC: Youth and Community Services Volunteer

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About the project

ESC: Youth and Community 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 youth and community services volunteer to join our team. The position is funded by Leargas, under the European Solidarity Corps programme. YMCA Dublin is committed to empowering young people and strengthening the communities they live in. We provide inclusive, welcoming spaces where children, young people, families, and community members can connect, grow, and thrive together. As a Youth & Community Volunteer, you will contribute to building positive relationships and fostering a strong sense of belonging within the community. Volunteers support a wide range of activities including youth clubs, community drop-ins, summer projects, study clubs, training workshops, peer support group and junior leadership initiatives. Hours: This is a full time post of 37.5 hours. Evening hours. Occasionally weekend work will required. The volunteer will be eligible to take 20 days (pro rata) of annual leave in agreement with their supervisor.

🏠 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

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

IE53031

12/10/2026 → 01/09/2027

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 2
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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

Dublin, Ireland

Ireland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Irish Standard Time

Local time: 21:34 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English