Description of Service:

Barnardos Limerick South run an afterschool service 4 afternoons per week during school term where children are supported with homework and given a nutritious meal. The children also get the opportunity to interact with their peers through activities/games.

Volunteer Title: 

Barnardos Afterschool Service

Volunteer Title:

Southside Education Campus, Roxboro, Limerick

Volunteers Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support with homework
•  Preparing activities for children
• Interact and engage with children during the delivery of the afterschool service.
• Serving food to children
• Clean and tidy the preparation area after preparation has been completed
• Clear away / wash up the cutlery, crockery etc. after the children are finished their meal/activities

Training and Support Plan:

• Volunteers will be provided with an induction to the service and building and guided through tasks
• Training needs will be supported as they arise
• Supervised by Project Coordinator / Project Staff

Time Commitment:

• 2pm to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday (September to June, excluding school holidays) 
• Volunteer required to volunteer at least one, ideally 2 x afternoons per week.

Person Specification:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to respond in a positive and age-appropriate way to children’s needs and behaviour
• Ability to be flexible
• Ability to show initiative
• A willingness to learn and experience new ideas
• A willingness to accept and comply with Barnardos ethos, policies and procedures.
• A willingness to share experience, expertise and a willingness to accept support
• To have a sense of humour