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IFCA Volunteer Coordinator Role Description

Children’s Programme, 2018 National Conference

IFCA Mission Statement

The Irish Foster Care Association is the representative body for foster care in Ireland.Child-centred and rights-based, IFCA promotes excellence in foster care for all those involved

IFCA Vision

Supporting excellence in foster care so that children in care have the best chances in life

What we do

  • IFCA provides information, support and learning opportunities, based on evidence research and best practice, for all those involved in foster care
  • We develop training materials for pre-assessment training of new foster carers
  • We deliver targeted support to foster carers through our National Support and Branch/Regional Development Services
  • We promote the development of positive change for children in alternative care
  • We influence policy, legislation and opinion through our Advocacy work

Benefits of Volunteering with IFCA

  • Access to free workshops on the Friday
  • Free IFCA membership (for new members) for one year
  • All travel, meals, and accommodation where necessary, covered during the conference
  • Personal development and gain and improve skills; a certificate of your voluntary role will be provided
  • The opportunity to work in and learn about fostering and the voluntarynotfor profit sector in Ireland
  • The chance to contribute towards supporting excellence in fostering and IFCA’s National Conference

Overview of Volunteer Coordinator Role

Planning, organising and running the children’s programme at IFCA’s National Conference in conjunction with the Head Volunteer Coordinator and IFCA staff team.Coordinating and supervising general day volunteers at the conference.

Time Commitment

  • To attend at least two meetings prior to the conference in your local area and complete actions in between
  • To take full part or offer at least a day in the coordination of the Children’s Programme at the Conference during Saturday daytime and Sunday morning.

Tasks

  • Plan and organise the Children’sProgramme in conjunction with IFCA Staff. This is not an exhaustive list:

-Planning activities and booking venues

-Organising transport

-Organising lunches

-Sourcing general volunteers

-Equipment list prepared i.e. volunteer bibs, name tags, paperwork

  • In conjunction with the Head Volunteer Coordinator, ensure the smooth and safe running of the Children’sProgramme on the day. This is not an exhaustive list:

-Coordinate and supervise general day volunteers

-Attendvolunteer briefing in the morning

-Attend debriefing at the end of each day

-Manageregistration and sign in and out systems

  • Abide by IFCA’s Child Protection Policy
  • To work closely with and take direction from the Volunteer Head Coordinator

Essential Competencies

  1. Gardavetted by IFCA
  2. Be respectful of children and young people
  3. Be respectful of others and understand the importance of being a good team player
  4. Be a people person and possess good communication, listening and networking skills
  5. Observe confidentiality at all times, unless there is a risk to a child or to the person themselves

Support & Supervision

Ongoing supervision and support in the lead up to and during the event will be provided by the Head Volunteer Co-ordinator and key IFCA Staff; Shea Tarrant and Aoife O Neill

Further Information

Please contact Aoife at or 0864115256 to register your interest and get more details. All questions are welcome.

Thank you for your interest in this role