Volunteers are the heart and soul of Solas Project—without their generosity and skills it would be impossible for us to achieve our vision.

We are fortunate to have amazing people supporting our work to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people in Dublin. As our programmes continue to expand, we continue to look for new people to join our team. We are now taking applications for the roles listed:

  • Through our in school programme we aim to teach life skills and develop character through the vehicle of sport. Solas Sports runs on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We’d ask you to commit to one morning per week, for the duration of one school term. More info here.

  • Step Up is our one-on-one mentoring programme for 12 to 18-year-old secondary school aged young people. We meet outside of school hours in the evenings. Your role will be to connect, engage, and motivate the young person through chatting, listening, asking questions, and engaging in activities and games. Click here for more details.

  • At The Club we provide purposeful activities in a secure environment to help meet the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of children who are potentially at risk of early school leaving due to social and educational disadvantage. Within this role you will be part of a larger international team of volunteers to organise and initiate activities and free play for the children. Read more here.

  • The Yard is a social enterprise made up of 16 – 24 year olds. We use wood turning as a tool to improve skills and awareness by demonstrating the benefits of teamwork. Wood turning experience is required for this role and a desire to build trusting relationships with young people in a workshop setting. Read more here.

  • We are looking for someone who would be available to transport children by mini-bus between various activities 2-3pm and 5-6pm. There would also be other trips on an ad hoc basis. Minimum commitment would be one afternoon a week or fortnight. Click here for more information.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

To volunteer for any of the listed positions, fill out our application below and send to Emily McVicker (emily@solasproject.ie).

European Solidarity Corps

Our European Solidarity Corps positions in The Club run from August - August (12 months). Apply in February 2024 for August 2024.

Send the form above and a cover letter to Emily Mcvicker by 8th March 2024.

What we expect from volunteers

  • Completion of Solas Project Volunteer Application form

  • Completion of Garda Vetting Procedure

  • Completion of Solas Project interview processes

  • Attendance at induction and training events

  • Adherence to the policies and procedures of Solas Project, including child protection and health and safety

volunteer Policy

To read our Volunteer Policy in full see below:

What we offer volunteers

  • Relevant induction training

  • Child Protection training

  • Support and supervision

You can also check ActiveLink and Volunteer Ireland (IVOL) websites for open opportunities. Simply search ‘Solas Project’.

Solas Project is proud to be an Investing in Volunteers achiever, having been awarded the quality mark/standard in 2023. It shows that we value our volunteers and demonstrates our commitment to volunteering within the organisation.