About One Family
One Family believes in an Ireland where every family is cherished equally, and is enabled to enjoy the social, financial and legal equality to create their own positive futures. One Family is working to ensure a positive and equal future for people parenting alone, sharing parenting and separating – changing attitudes, policies, services and lives. Together with these one-parent families, we are committed to achieving equality and respect for all families.
What's Involved
Family Day Festival on Saturday 19 May 2018, 1 – 5pm, Smithfield Square, Dublin 7.
Our message of ‘Celebrate Your Family – Celebrate All Families’ is embraced in a fun, welcoming atmosphere at our annual Family Day Festival bringing vibrancy to Smithfield Square in Dublin 7 on Saturday 19 May, 1-5pm.
This free day of festivities is family friendly and all-inclusive. A range of entertainment and activities from arts and craft workshops to magicians to storytelling are offered with something for all members of the family.
What’s involved?
We are seeking volunteers to work with the One Family team to help with meeting and greeting, performer assistance, the games, crafts and activity areas, event set up and tidy up, information and stewarding. It is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer.
What's required for this position
Friendly and enthusiastic volunteers required. Volunteers must be over 18 years of age. Experience in event management or festival work is not essential.
The event runs from 1-5pm but volunteering opportunities are available throughout the day.
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Hours required: 3hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Smithfield Square, Dublin 7
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
The volunteers will contribute to Ireland's only celebration of the diversity of families in today's society and play a central role in the smooth running of all the fun activities, performances and services presented at Family Day Festival.
Getting there
Luas Red Line: Smithfield stop
Dublin Bus: 37, 38, 38a, 39, 39a, 70 >/br>
