Volunteer

Description

We are looking to recruit a Festival Assistant to assist with managing the STAND Festival on our TU Dublin campus for the following dates.

• TU Dublin 30th September - 4th October 2024

Reports to: STAND Festival Manager Susie Spratt & TU Dublin Student Volunteering Coordinator Claire Flannery

Location: TU Dublin Campuses

Time needed: 1 –2 hours per day on October 1, 2, 3rd would be ideal but we are flexible and if you have any time free during this week please apply.
 

ABOUT THE STAND STUDENT FESTIVAL

The STAND Student Festival is run by students, for students, to raise awareness about the burning issues shaping the world around us. The STAND Student Festival has been bringing award-winning photography, film and events focused on global justice to campuses across Ireland every autumn since 2013. Since then, the festival has expanded to sixteen campuses across Ireland.

The central feature of the festival is a touring exhibition which is installed on each campus for a period of one week each Autumn. An info table will be set up nearby the exhibition to share opportunities to take action for global justice, which will be supervised by you, the STAND the Festival Coordinator and Festival Volunteers.
 

SUMMARY OF ROLE

STAND volunteers will help to promote STAND at TU Dublin and support the stall activity at the TU Dublin Student Volunteering Fair.
 

YOU WILL GAIN:

• Valuable skills and experience in event coordination
• The opportunity to lead on bringing important global justice issues to your campus
• The opportunity to work with a professional not-for-profit, as well as an insight into ‘behind the scenes’ and ongoing support from STAND
• Formal recognition of your contribution to volunteering if sufficient hours are logged.

Is training provided?: Yes

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

As STAND Festival Coordinator, you will:

• Promote the STAND Festival amongst students
• Encourage students to engage with STAND

Skills required for this role:

Enthusiasm and interest in helping great events happen on your campus.

Minimum time commitment per week:
1 hour p/week