Tasks: To work alongside other adult volunteer leaders in a Foróige Club setting once a week.
Enable young people to do things for themselves, build relationships with young people based on trust and respect, work in partnership with young people in the running of the club. Encourage young people to reach their full potential. Be a positive role model and Make sure that the club is a safe place for everybody. Share their knowledge and skills with the young people.

Skills/Qualities Needed: Leadership skills, commitment to young people, patience and understanding, be a good listener, ability to use ones own initiative, Honesty, be responsible and reliable.

Training and Support Provided: yes

Time Required: 1.5-2 hours per week, usually between September and May

Number of Volunteers Needed:  Approx 5 per club

Location of Volunteering:  County Galway & City

Extra Information: Foróige, the National Youth Development Organisation, is a voluntary organization that engages member of the community in youth development and education. Foróige believes that each person is unique and creative and can contribute to improving the world in which they live. It enables young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own development and in the development of society. Founded in 1952, Foróige was formerly known as Macra na Tuaithe. See www.foroige.ie for more info.

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