Gaisce Online – Help & FAQ.

We are excited to introduce you to GO (Gaisce Online) with a brand-new look and new features to assist PALs in registering and managing your participants’ Gaisce journeys.  

Get Involved as a President’s Award Leader

Central to the success and design of the Gaisce programme are our incredible President’s Award Leaders (“PALs”) who deliver, guide and support thousands of young people undertaking their Gaisce journey each year.

President’s Award Leaders drive participation with the Award, assist with selecting Challenge Areas and registration, support and motivate their participants, sign-off on completions, organise the Adventure Journey and present Awardees their certificates and medals.

Being a President’s Award Leader is an opportunity for you to empower young people, inspire lasting change, build your personal and professional skills, see outcomes to your work and strengthen your organisation as a recognised Gaisce Award Partner.

We deeply appreciate the dedicated work of our PALs, without whom there would be no Awardees, or Gaisce. We celebrate PALs who reach a milestone or have had a Gold Awardee at our annual PAL Celebration event.

How To Become A PAL?

To become a PAL, you must meet the eligibility criteria by working with a youth-centred organisation, such as a post-primary school, youth project, volunteer centre, sports centre, and similar organisations.

During the registration process, you’ll need to provide and verify your details, undergo Garda vetting and book your PAL Training. Once you’ve completed the vetting, reference checks, and training, Gaisce will conduct a comprehensive review of your application.

Please note it may take between 30 to 60 days to complete all the necessary components of your application. If your application takes longer than 6 months, it will be considered lapsed. Gaisce will notify you once your application is fully approved. At that point, your participants can proceed to sign up.

Upcoming PAL Training

August 24th: Online, 09:30 to 13:00

September 7th: In-Person, 09:30 to 15:30
(Cork Education and Support Centre, T12KC86)

September 14th: Online, 18:00 to 21:00

September 28th: In-Person, 09:30 to 15:30
(Ratra House, Dublin 8, D08 YD62)

October 12th: Online, 18:00 to 21:00

October 26th: Online, 09:30 to 13:00

November 16th: Online, 18:00 to 21:00

November 30th: Online, 09:30 to 13:00

PAL Stories

Aoife Prendergast, Anna-Marie Turley and Orla Leahy join Gaisce’s Council

At the end of January, Aoife Prendergast and Anna-Marie Turley joined Gaisce's Council, and now, in March, Orla Leahy has also become a part of this esteemed group. Their contributions and fresh perspectives [...]

Joy Winston appointed Development Officer for North Dublin and Wicklow

Gaisce – The President’s Award is delighted to announce the appointment of Joy Winston to the position of Development Officer for North Dublin and Wicklow with the organisation.  Joy has [...]

Research: Impact of the Gaisce Award Programme

‘It made you feel you had self-worth’ Does Gaisce - The President’s Award act as catalyst in the enhancement of the psychological attributes of: hope, self-efficacy, self-esteem, happiness, and psychological [...]

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