Citywise and Volunteering

The success of Citywise is due to its remarkable volunteers, local leaders, third-level students and young graduates.

Citywise asks them to give their time and talents: in teaching, coaching and supervising activities. Volunteers also act as tutors, friends and role models for the Citywise students they serve: personal attention ensuring personal development. Their effectiveness is enhanced through operating separate programmes for boys and girls.



Learn More About Volunteering

 

What we provide

  • Help with homework, literacy programmes
  • Classes to non-schoolgoing youth
  • Support classes (up to Leaving Cert level) to schoolgoers
  • Sports, outdoor activities (hiking, canoeing, orienteering cycling)
  • Craft & art activities, computer work
  • A positive supportive environment which encourages learning
 

What you can do

Volunteer your time to become involved in one of the below activities

  • Help in the support activities of these programmes (e.g. driving, lend a helping hand on outings or hikes, develop magazine, help in support services)
  • Teach academic subjects morning or afternoon (get time off… ask your firm / college to support your involvement
  • Help students on a one-to-one basis
  • Use a talent to help in a Citywise activity: computers, canoeing, soccer, whatever
  • Help with a fundraising activity: coffee morning, sponsored walk, Christmas fundraising
  • Co-ordinate a group of volunteers from your university / firm
 

What you require

  • Young (or just young at heart), flexible, enthusiastic, have a skill to offer
  • Ready to make a clear regular commitment from an hour / month upwards
  • Ready to attend some basic training
  • Complete an application form and provide references
 

What is in it for you

  • A sense of accomplishment
  • Useful training
  • Invaluable experience
  • A worthwhile addition to your CV
 

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