Deadline: Please express your interest before 10^th May 2023.

Tasks:
Help recruit new members for Ireland’s largest conservation NGO at our stand in the Grand Pavilion.

• Assist BirdWatch Ireland staff members running the indoor stand at Bord Bia’s Bloom festival
• Engage with public to spread awareness about the importance of birds and biodiversity
• Talk to festival-goers about the vital work of BirdWatch Ireland
• Sell pin-badges and BirdWatch Ireland memberships

BirdWatch Ireland is the largest independent conservation organisation in the country. With over 15,000 members, BirdWatch Ireland has established a strong voice by which to act and advocate for nature. The more members we have, the better we can protect our birds and biodiversity. Up to 110,000 people visit Bord Bia’s Bloom Festival each year, making it an ideal opportunity to spread awareness about the work we do and recruit new members.

• Helping conservation
• Meet like-minded people
• Improve your knowledge of Ireland’s birds
• A chance to attend Bloom

• Good people-skills
• Good communication skills
• Available to volunteer for at least 4 hours
• Knowledge of Ireland’s birds is helpful, but not necessary

BirdWatch Ireland strives to be as inclusive as possible. If you have any additional needs and are unsure whether this role would be suitable for you, please do get in touch with the role coordinator (see ‘How to get involved’).

Minimum time commitment: At least 4 hrs.

Hours required: at least 4 hrs between 8.00 – 18.00.

Fluent English preferred. Fluency in other languages also beneficial (but not necessary).

Over 18s.

Informal interview.

• Wristbands to enter the festival on the day of volunteering
• Support from BirdWatch Ireland staff members

By Public transport – Free shuttle buses: A number of courtesy shuttle buses will run from Park Gate Street to Bloom and back, from 8.30am to 7pm daily.

Luas: If you are planning to take the Luas, travel to the Heuston stop and then avail of the free shuttle bus from Parkgate Street.

Train: If you are planning to take the train, travel to Heuston Station and then avail of the free shuttle bus from Parkgate Street.

Dublin Bus: Routes 37, 38, 38A, 38B, 38D, 39, 39A, 70, 70D and 122 leave you to the Navan Rd, which is a 20-minute walk to the site. The 46a leaves you to the North Circular Road Gate which is a 30 minute walk to the site.

On foot: Chesterfield Avenue is the Pedestrian Entrance to Bloom. It takes approximately 25 minutes to walk from either Parkgate Street or Castleknock Gate to the Bloom event.

Find out more at: https://www.bordbiabloom.com/plan-your-day/how-to-get-here/