Galway Youth Techspace looking for Adult Volunteers
Young people are already digital natives, they have become users and consumers of technology in their daily lives. Local Galway Foroige Youth Development Projects are currently recruiting adult volunteers 18 years + for a new term of Techspace Programmes.
Foroige Techspace Programme is about combining the trusted principles and practices of youth work with technology. It engages young people in creative learning and encourages them to use their interests in technology in an active and social environment. Galway Techspace has been running succesfully in local Foroige Projects over the last three years creating award winning projects in app development, film making, animation and sound technology.
This programme offers young people aged 10 - 18 years the opportunity to explore various multi media and smart technologies in a fun and creative environment while developing life skills such as communication skills, making friends, problem solving, teamwork skills and building confidence.
Local Foroige Youth Development Projects in Galway City and County are looking for the following volunteers for this programme;
Volunteer Leader interested in youth work and development, (Minimum commitement - 1 year, 2 hours a week)
Media Mentors who are skilled in digital media, (1 year 4 hours a month)
Maker Mentors who are skilled in one of the following areas science, technology, engineering, arts and maths, (1 year 4 hours a month)
Tech Mentor who will support the project in hardware / equipment support and maintenance. (1 year 2 hours a month)
Benefits to Volunteers
Volunteers will recieve Induction Training (6-9pm 6th and 13th Oct), role descriptions, other professional development training, valuable facilitation / teaching / youth work experience and an opportunity to pass on your skills and interests in technology to young people with similar interests.
If you would like to volunteer please contact Megan Depinna 086 2566480 or email megan.depinna@foroige.ie
Event date & time: 16.10.2015 at 00:00
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