Aisling Project ESC
Aisling Project Ltd
Aisling Project
Ballymun, Ireland
Description
The Aisling Project is an after-school initiative working in Ballymun. It was set up in 1997. Currently five projects, in various areas of Ballymun, working with more than 100 young people aged from 7 – 15 years. The Aisling project are to prevent early school leaving, benefit the community and advance education by running an after-school intervention project for children in need of support in their lives. This intervention provides purposeful activity in a caring, secure environment in an attempt to meet the young people’s developmental needs. The service provides a hot, nutritious dinner every day, homework supervision and a range of developmental activities. Our varied programme aims to allow for the interests, needs and learning of the various young people involved in the project.The project is committed to the social and personal development of each child and young person through activity based programmes.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation will be organised by the HO for all volunteers. Volunteer will be placed with host families or together in a house, this is dependent on availability at arrival date. Part of the volunteer’s monthly spend will cover the cost of transport, to and from work if applicable. Volunteers’ light lunch and dinner will be provided by the HO on the days that they are working. There is a small allowance in the for meals outside of this.
Training during the activity
Pre-arrival training (Sending organisation) Induction Training (Host Organisation) Childrens First E-Learning Programme (Online) On arrival and Mid-way Training (National Agency) English Classes (If applicable)
Participant profile
The Volunteer contribute their time, energy and enthusiasm towards the aims and objectives of the project activities. Should have some knowledge: interest and concerns of young people, issues that young people are passionate about, managing challenging behaviour. Skills in leadership, planning for action, change and group management is desirable.
Activity dates
From 02/09/2024 to 01/08/2025
Activity location
Ballymun East Child & Youth Centre, Ballymun, Ireland
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Canary Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/05/2024 23:59