Become a Volunteer
Bradóg volunteering is the commitment of time and energy for the benefit of young people, their families and their local community. Voluntary activities are undertaken of a person's own free will, without payment, except for the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. Volunteering is a unique expression of active citizenship, which can empower young people to fullfil their potential, while contributing to positive social and environmental change.
Volunteering in Bradóg can take many forms, including direct work with young people, serving on committees, project management, advocacy and fundraising. All types of volunteering are equally valid. Developing and supporting volunteers is a high priority within Bradóg. We will endavour to support our volunteers to reach their potential, learn skills and receive support and feedback (for further information see the Bradog Volunteer Charter).
Read our Activities and Services website section and decide what Bradóg areas are the best match for your interests and skills.- Download the volunteer application form. Complete it and return/post to Bradóg. The information in this form (together with two reference checks) helps determine a candidates's suitability and availability and helps identify the best placement.
- When an application form is received, the Bradóg volunteer support worker (VSW) will contact the applicant and arrange for the applicant to attend a volunteer orientation day at Bradóg. Here the applicant will attend a presentation of Bradóg's service and a tour of the facilities. The applicant has an opportunity to ask questions and get to know more about Bradóg.
- Garda Check: All volunteer applicants are required to complete a Garda Vetting Form, as a child protection measure. The VSW will show applicants how to complete the form and provide you with a stamped-addressed envelope to post the form when complete. This process is a confidential one and up to six weeks to proccess, so it is advisable to complete the form and the summary covering sheet, and post to the City of Dublin Youth Service Board as soon as possible.
- Bradóg will make a volunteer placement offer to you (This is subject to references and Garda vetting).
- If you accept placement, you will be asked to sign a volunteer agreement of undertaking and arrange a start date.
- All placements are on a probationary basis to ensure that it is a good match for both the group and the volunteer.
Orientation & InductionAll new volunteers will undergo an orientation and induction process. The purpose of this is to ensure that all volunteers are acquainted with the policies and procedures that operate in Bradóg, particularly health and safety concerns. It is also an opportunity to be introduced to staff and young people who use the service.
Training opportunities in Bradóg
Child Protection Training: It is a requirement that all volunteers working with young people are acquainted with Bradóg's child protection policy and procedures. All volunteers will be asked to attend an 8 hour child protection training course within their probationary period. New volunteer will be precluded from certain activities until child protection training is concluded.
Bradóg provides a variety of volunteer training opportunities for throughout the year. Some of these trainings are required to comply with Child protection and some are optional. All courses are designed to provide volunteers a deeper understanding of youth work and the skills necessary to engage positively with young people. Below are some of the possible opportunities available to volunteers:
- Introduction to youthwork: Learning the principles, values, basic theory and practices.
- Youth Leadership Training: Relevant to working directly with
- Programme Skills Workshops: Learning how to deliver specific activities like arts and crafts, sport, games etc.
- Introduction to digital video Training: learning how to produce and publish a variety of media artifacts
- International Training Opportunities: Bradóg frequently use the international training opportunities made available through the Youth-In-Action training programme. These
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