Fighting Words Transition Year Work Experience: Bookings Now Open

Fighting Words

Applications are now open for Fighting Words Transition Year Work Experience 2025/26 at their Dublin location.

This very popular programme is a perfect opportunity for students interested in a career working with children or in the creative arts.

Please note places are fully booked, but there are limited places for students from DEIS schools.

Work experience students in Transition Year help out at Fighting Words primary school workshops. At these workshops, classes start a story together and then finish it individually. TY students are part of the group of volunteer writing mentors who deliver the workshop.

It’s fast paced and fun and you will receive plenty of support from Fighting Words staff. You’ll be part of the team in no time!

Please note the following:

• Applications are open to students from DEIS schools
• A maximum of four students from any one school.
• They do not offer a weekly placement (one day per week) on Fridays
• Tá deis ag daltaí a bheith ag obair linn as Gaeilge!

Hours and Location:

Placements run Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm

All workshops take place at the Fighting Words centre in Dublin: Behan Square, 12-16 Russell Street, Dublin 1 D01 WD53.

For more information on the programme and how to apply see fightingwords.ie/get-involved/volunteer/transition-year-work-experience