Volunteer

Description

Trócaire will have a charity hut at the Galway Christmas market from Friday 6th until Thursday 12th December 2024.

The main tasks will be to give information to the public on our Christmas Gifts of Change and on our Christmas campaign, which aims to bring comfort to children suffering through war. The volunteer will chat to the public about people that Trócaire supports overseas and how that support makes a difference in their lives.

We will offer the public the opportunity to support people's employment by buying arts and crafts made by people supported by Trócaire's partners. 

Christmas Ornaments from Bethlehem, Palestine will be on sale. Trócaire ordered these ornaments, through Sr Bridget Tighe, from two workshops that employed 15-20 people. The impact of these workshops is very important. The people of Bethlehem have lost all sources of income due to the war, people who were dependant on pilgrims and tourism. The olive wood ornament production first of all gives great encouragement to the employees; it gives them income and it gives them dignity.
There will also be crafts from the Ku Mbewu Centre for Family Development, Malawi. Women produce their own crafts, sell them and benefit from various classes such as permaculture. The materials for the crafts are locally sourced and sustainable.
The volunteer may give information to the public on how to purchase the arts and crafts and the gifts. They may sell some gifts, and/or or accept donations through Trócaire's sealed donation box.

Is training provided?: Yes

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

• Talk to the public about global justice issues and Trócaire's work, in particular children caught in conflict
• Give information on the Gifts of Change that are being sold for Christmas
• Give information on the arts and crafts and how they change people's lives
• Sell gifts, arts and crafts and Christmas cards if needed
• Ideally two volunteers will work together at any given time

Skills required for this role:

The volunteer should have friendly, polite and inviting manners to make people feel welcome in the charity hut.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
The Christmas market opening hours will be: Mon - Wed: 12noon - 8pm Thur - Sat: 10am - 10pm Sun: 10am - 8pm

Minimum time commitment per week:
4 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
Expression of interest form, informal interview, references