DCPA: The Pioneer Association in Down & Connor relies on volunteers for a range of services from working in our office to working directly with young people.

We welcome your contribution, whether you have only a little time to spare, or can commit to helping us on a regular basis. Click here to download our application form, and return it to us at the Good Shepherd Centre. We will ask you for references and, where you want to work with children, we will carry out a police check. You will also be asked to attend a Child Protection training course.

Pioneer Office
At the moment, we have 4 volunteers working in the Pioneer Office in the Good Shepherd Centre, Ormeau Road, Belfast. The work involves answering the telephone, taking orders for Pioneer goods, word processing and helping with "post outs". The office is co-ordinated by Anne McCann, who can be contacted on (028) 9049 2424.

Football Teams
At present DCPA has two football teams in the Down and Connor League, an under 12 and an under 13. Additional help with the organisation of these teams would be appreciated. We are currently looking for volunteers to work with managers, Martin Curley and Jim Gribbon.

Friday Night Club
This programme targets 11-14 year old people. It aims to offer them an alternative to a Friday evening of alcohol and drug abuse by providing them with opportunities to engage in workshops such as arts and crafts, drama, and music. It aims to encourage them to withstand the pressures of alcohol and drug abuse by teaching them social skills. Hence there are workshops in self-esteem, personal development, assertiveness, communication and anger management. We have a panel of 23 volunteer coaches who help run the programme.

Finally, we would like to recruit a number of additional volunteer drivers.