Leixlip Youth and Community Centre provides a purpose built centre for the youth and community of Leixlip. The centre provides a youth room, community hall, kitchen facilities and rooms to rent to the youth and community. The aims of our organisation is to make a positive difference in the lives of the youth and community of Leixlip, through the provision and management of a multi-purpose youth and community premises. The premises enable the community to both provide and develop a range of services and activities that will meet the changing needs of young people in Leixlip, while promoting their personal and social development
What’s Involved
The Role of a Volunteer • To support customers and users of the Centre in a polite and responsible manner. • To carry out general reception duties including dealing with customer queries, telephone duties, assist with photocopying, directing the public on usage of kiosk PC and giving assistance with the computer as required. • To handle cash as required, give receipts, and handover of money to office • In a diligent and reliable manner to open and close the Centre, locking up, setting alarms, key holding, etc • To ensure the security of the Centre is maintained, front desk presence, viewing security cameras etc • To ensure that the centre is a safe place at all times. • To participate in all training programmes provided • To assist with room setup ups as required etc
What’s required for this position
• Be polite, friendly and helpful to customers. • Be focused on customer service. • Be a good communicator. • Work well in a team – and independently when required.
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Afternoon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Evening | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 4hrs Weekly
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will be gain valuable experience in our Community Centre. Volunteers will be recognised and valued for their contribution to the organisation. Any staff training is offered to volunteers also free of charge.