Volunteer

Description

The University of Galway, in association with Construct Innovate, MaREI and Engineers Ireland, is hosting a Family Fun Day in the Alice Perry Engineering building from 10 am-4 pm on Saturday 1th, March as part of Engineers Week 2025 (www.universityofgalway.ie/engineersweek). We are excited to be able to host this event in person once again, as we’ve had to deliver online events since 2019. The Family Fun Day will provide plenty of science and engineering shows, movie screenings, workshops and hands-on activities that will inspire young (and older) people and help them learn about the world around us. 

 We are looking for volunteers to help us out on the day.

�� You don’t need to be an engineering student to volunteer!
�� Garda vetting is not required for all tasks, but if you have Garda vetting, please let us know.

If you are interested, please apply and get in touch with us!

Is training provided?: Yes

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

• Guidance and Navigation:

  • Assist families in finding their way to the engineering building.
  • Provide directions and help them navigate inside the engineering building.

• Activity Support:

  • Assist the person responsible for organizing fun activities for children inside the building.
  • Ensure the activities run smoothly and that children are engaged and safe.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
The events starts at 9 am on Saturday March 1st 2025 and ends at 4 pm. you can join us as little as 2 hours! please let us know when exactly you are available

Minimum time commitment per week:
4 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
No additional documents is needed.