About Paralympics Ireland
Mission - "Leading elite athletes with a disability to Paralympic Games success"
Vision: By 2025, Paralympics Ireland will have led Irish athletes to success at Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, and will be a world leading National Paralympic Committee in the following key areas:
1. Games Performance
2. Talent Identification and Development
3. Communications, Education and Events
4. Sports Science, Medicine and Classification
5. Governance and Operational Effectiveness
What's Involved
Over 600 volunteers are being sought to work at the Dublin 2018 World Para Swimming Allianz European Championships which are being held at the National Aquatic Centre in Blanchardstown next August from Monday 13th to Sunday 19th.
A broad range of volunteers will be needed to ensure that the Championships run smoothly and will be remembered as an event that we can all be proud of. Volunteers can register their interest in any of the following areas of involvement:
1. Accreditation Team – responsible for distributing accreditation (access passes) to teams, technical officials, VIP etc. This may also include ticket distribution/sales to those who do not have accreditation.
2. Anti-Doping – act as Anti-Doping chaperones (training will be provided) to assist with athlete identification and notification for sample collection.
3. Event Operations - presenter chaperones, medal ceremonies volunteers, flag bearers, sport presentation assistance, sponsorship and commercial support.
4. Media Services – working with our media and broadcast team to assist with photography management, schedules, results, interviews, set-up etc.
5. Medical Services – physio’s, massage therapists, doctors, first aiders
6. Athlete Services – working at the sport information desk, provide organisation and access control in team preparation areas, manage the athlete lounge and athlete seating
7. Sport Competition – running the field of play, warm-up area, kit-collection, coaches pen etc.
8. Transport Services – drivers, load zone volunteers, transfer schedules etc.
9. Venue Operations – spectator seating, way-finding, spectator services, hospitality management, merchandising, venue communications (radio protocol) etc.
What's required for this position
Looking for engaging people with skills such as communication, organisation, decision making and indeed skills relating to the roles above.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Drivers
- Education/ Training
- Event management/ Fundraising
- General Admin/ Office Support
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Multi-lingual/ Multi-culturalism
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
- PR/ Marketing/ Market Research
- Retail/ Customer Service
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 8hrs Three times per week
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
National Aquatic Centre, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
Other location details:
Blanchardstown, Fingal, Dublin 15
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will benefit in the following ways:
Gain confidence.
Make a difference.
Meet people.
Be part of a community.
Learn new skills.
Take on a challenge.
Have fun!
Getting there
https://www.google.ie/maps/place/National+Aquatic+Centre/@53.3969792,-6.3723277,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x486712a0dfcf82e9:0x7b65b6b12ca5e14!8m2!3d53.3969792!4d-6.370139?hl=en
