Project Coordinator vacancy in Killarney National Park
1 Aug 2017
Call for a Project Coordinator in Killarney National Park!
Due to the cancellation, VSI is in urgent need for a Volunteer Project Coordinator in Killarney National Park from 13th to 27th August!
Do you have experience leading volunteer projects or youth exchanges? We are looking for a motivated individual to volunteer as a coordinator for our short term environmental project in beautiful Killarney National Park with a group of 12 volunteers from around the world!
The role
The Coordinator's role involves volunteering with a group of Irish and international volunteers, helping them settle in, helping to organise the group on a daily basis, developing and supporting good group dynamics, promoting intercultural exchange and helping to organise free-time activities as well as educating volunteers on VSI’s values and topics such as peace and social justice through non-formal education methods.
Requirements
- Volunteering experience is essential.
- Experience of working with groups, youth exchanges or running workshops would be useful as well as knowledge and some experience in youth work or the voluntary and community sector.
- You must be over 21 and have good communication and organisational skills.
- Enthusiasm, a positive attitude and the desire to either gain leadership skills or to apply the ones you already have will be of benefit!
What's in for you?
- The experience of working on international projects, getting to know the project host organisation and improving your leadership skills.
- A Coordinator Training at the VSI office and support during the project.
- Accommodation, food and travel expenses will be covered.
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Mateja at projects@vsi.ie or give us a ring at +353 1 855 1011. If you would like to apply, please complete the Project Coordinators form and send it back to Mateja at the address previously mentioned.