Volunteer Educational Workshop Presenter
Location: Regional
Main Contact: Volunteer Co-Ordinator & Senior Education Officer
Purpose of the Role: To schedule and deliver Safety Workshops to primary schools in your region. To promote responsible dog ownership, animal welfare and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- To familiarise yourself with key workshops we deliver to primary schools and preschools.
- To liaise with local schools and secure bookings.
- Report any feedback to the Senior Education Officer after the completion of each workshop.
- Liaise with our Education Team and Volunteer Co-Ordinator as required.
- To deliver our Dogs Trust workshops to a high standard, maintaining Dogs Trust messaging throughout and keeping in line with our Mission.
Required Skills:
- Passionate about dogs and dog welfare.
- Confidence with public speaking and presenting.
- Excellent face-to-face/communication skills with a friendly manner and the ability to answer questions on Dogs Trust and it’s Operations.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Conscientious with a can-do attitude with the ability to follow instruction.
What this role will offer you:
We will provide you with a main contact who will train you to deliver our core primary workshops and guide you through this role. You will receive a uniform and a USB stick containing all the resources needed for teaching. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with your community and promote Dogs Trust’s safety messages, which will directly impact the welfare of dogs in your area. If you are looking for hands-on experience in primary schools, this volunteer role would be perfect for you.
A final word from the CEO At Dogs Trust, we are dedicated to providing the best care for all our dogs and we couldn’t hope to achieve this as much as we do without the hard work and commitment of our amazing volunteers. I hope that everyone who volunteers for us agrees that being part of the Dogs Trust team is a hugely rewarding experience.
How to Apply:
Once you have reviewed the role description, please complete the volunteer application form. This form will ask for your personal information, availability and any relevant maintenance or volunteering experience you may have.
Interview:
If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to an online induction with us.
Screening:
As Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity, we want to ensure that all our amazing volunteers can work safely alongside dogs and other people. By asking for a reference, we can reach out to someone who can tell us more about you and your experience.
Start Volunteering:
Once you have completed all the necessary steps and have been successful in your application, you will be ready to start your rewarding volunteer journey with us.
Remember, volunteering with Dogs Trust is a serious time commitment. Please take the time to think about the level of dedication required before deciding to apply. We hope you enjoy your experience with us and we thank you on behalf of our team and the dogs whose lives you will impact.