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Capturing The Creativity of Young People
- Volunteer with WYA
Be the reason a young person makes something extraordinary
Waterford Youth Arts has been capturing the creativity of young people since 1985. Over 400 young people come through our doors every week - behind every workshop is a volunteer. That could be you.
Who We're Looking For
There's a place here for
everyone
Whether you were a member of WYA, you're building your CV, or you have a lifetime of experience to share, we have a role that fits you.
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WYA Alumni
Former members aged 18+
You know this place. You know what it meant to you. Now be the reason the next young person finds what you found here. Your experience makes you our most powerful volunteer.
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Workshop Assistant
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Junior Mentor
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Production Crew
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Social Media Volunteer
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Festival Steward
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16+ Young People
An ideal Transition Year placement, or perfect for young people wanting work experience. Build your CV and get a real arts reference, while actually doing something that matters.
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Workshop Support Assistant
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Film Volunteer
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Production Support
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Event Steward
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Fighting Words School Support
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Older Adults
Adults of any age welcome
Retired teachers, artists, arts administrators, and curious community members — your life experience is exactly what our young people need. There's real, creative work here, not just supervision.
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Workshop Adult Supervisor
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Arts Skills
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Mentor for Young Volunteers
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Share your experience
What You Get
Volunteering at WYA goes both ways
We take care of our volunteers. Here's what comes with the role.
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Written Reference
A professional reference from WYA after completing one full term, useful for college applications, jobs, and professional profiles.
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Creative Community
Become part of one of Ireland's longest established youth arts organisations, and become part of the local art community.
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Child Safety Training
Accredited safeguarding training provided at no cost — a valuable qualification for any future work with young people.
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New Skills
Learn facilitation and youth arts practice directly from WYA's professional tutors, every workshop is a learning opportunity.
Volunteer with Waterford Youth Arts
Getting involved is simple. We’ll welcome, train, and support you from day one — no arts experience needed, just enthusiasm.
1. Get in touch
Email vols@waterfordyoutharts.com with a few lines about yourself and the role you’re interested in. There’s no formal application, just an initial conversation.
2. Garda vetting
We’ll guide you through the vetting process, which is in place for all workshops.
3. Induction / Training
You’ll join a welcome session covering our ethos, child protection, and what to expect in the workshop.
4. Start volunteering
Meet the team, join your first workshop, and become part of something meaningful in Waterford.
Safe, professional, and fully supported.
All WYA volunteers are Garda vetted before working with young people. We operate a robust safegaurding Child Protectioin Policy with supervision at every workshop — your wellbeing as a volunteer matters to us just as much as our young members. You'll always have a named staff contact who can support you.