We require an intern here at Fighting Words to help ensure the smooth running of our programme of weekly summer camps for children and young people aged 7-17.  Each week, we offer a three or four day summer camp focusing on a different aspect of creative writing.  In 2011, for example, we offered songwriting for 14-17 year olds, journalism for 10-13 year olds and playwriting for 7-9 year olds, to name just a few.

The calendar of summer camps will be decided in spring 2012 and each will be led by experienced professionals in different fields of writing (actors, journalists, comedians, etc) and assisted by a team of trained and vetted Fighting Words volunteer writing tutors.

The team of volunteers changes every week, so the role of the intern is to work with the staff to ensure that each camp is delivered to the usual professional and fun Fighting Words standards.  The intern liases with parents as part of the registration process, with the volunteers in directing daily activities and with the kids themselves as they work on their writing.  It's exciting, it's challenging and it's hugely enjoyable.

If you have previous experience working with children in a creative environment or particular experience in creative writing of any kind, we'd like to hear from you! 

Please see the position description for full details.  Please note that we are not in a position to assist with travel or accommodation expenses if you are applying from outside Ireland.

We will be accepting applications for our summer internships from March 6th to 24th, 2012.  Applications sent before or after this period will not be considered.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Sara Bennett, Volunteer Co-ordinator.

Please complete this form to register your interest in volunteering at Fighting Words. A member of staff will be in touch with you shortly about the volunteer recruitment process.