Ultimately we want mentors whom will
- inspire kids with technology and coding
- volunteer your time & skills
We are currently looking for technically able mentors for
- Scratch
- Python
- Html
- Javascript
- CSS
- Minecraft
- Raspberry Pi
Also seeking some help with the following groups and what to offer them:
- tablets
- ipads
- 6-7 year olds
All mentors volunteer their time and are Garda vetted.
The learning is child/youth centered/led at the Coderdojo Gorey and therefore this list is subject to change.
Do you have skills? are you interested to join in? Can you volunteer on a Saturday afternoon, 1.30 - 3.30pm? Yes? we'd be delighted to hear from you! The current contact for mentors is Roisin Markham. Please email coderdojogorey [at] gmail [dot] com with mentor in the subject line.
If we can get enough mentors we will run a panel so that people can volunteer on a rotation basis.
If you need any more convincing -
Research has shown that volunteering can benefit one's mental health. Volunteering, as an outward-looking activity, enables the volunteer to feel a tremendous sense of satisfaction – the sense that they are contributing to society, are significant, and that people notice and care about their existence.Volunteering can lead to:
Bray Coderdojo has interesting try it on Being a mentor reading, not a direct match but our mentors think it work a read.
If you need any more convincing -
Research has shown that volunteering can benefit one's mental health. Volunteering, as an outward-looking activity, enables the volunteer to feel a tremendous sense of satisfaction – the sense that they are contributing to society, are significant, and that people notice and care about their existence.Volunteering can lead to:
- Increased self esteem and confidence
- Decreased anxiety
- Reduced depression
- Better social interaction, integration and support
Bray Coderdojo has interesting try it on Being a mentor reading, not a direct match but our mentors think it work a read.
