📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Mosney is a former holiday centre in County Meath, Ireland, which is now contracted by the Department of Justice to provide accommodation to Asylum Seekers. There are 600 residents living at Mosney including up to 150 children. Volunteers are required to run a one week Summer Activity Camp for up to 80 children aged between 7 and 12 years who are interested in participating.
💼 What the programme involves
The Summer Camp will take place for one week from Monday to Friday and will involve organising events and activities including sports, arts, drama etc. for the children. Training, which is compulsory, will be provided on the first weekend.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation will be provided at The Spoon and The Stars Boutique Hostel in the town of Drogheda County Louth which is located 15 minutes from Mosney. Accommodation will be dormitory style with 10 persons of mixed gender per dormitory. Bus transport will be provided to and from the Summer Camp each day by Mosney. The bus stop is situated across the road from the hostel. Breakfast is provided
📍 About the location
Mosney is situated on the east coast of County Meath, approximately 30 km north of Dublin Airport and 12 km south of Drogheda town centre which is in the heart of the Boyne Valley with many tourist attractions nearby. Mosney has the benefit of its own private beach with sand dunes.
⚠️ Requirements
Experience of working with children is essential, preferably on summer camps. Skills in arts/crafts, drama and/or sports are desirable but not essential.
ℹ️ Additional information
Strict Child Protection procedures will be applied including Police Checks and references. Please send your application first and we will contact you with further information. These procedures take time and volunteers are encouraged to apply well in advance of the project start date.