About Depaul
Depaul is a homeless charity providing accommodation and support through hostels and outreach services. Depaul believes that everyone should have a place to call home and a stake in their community. Our aim is to work with those who are socially excluded and marginalised by providing a quality led service in order to produce the best possible outcomes for those accessing our services. We work in partnership with central and local government, housing associations and other non-governmental organisations such as the society of St Vincent de Paul.
What's Involved
We are seeking Volunteers to provide social support through various activities, gardening, accompaniment's and general befriending.
The activities volunteers are engaging in will be wide ranging for example card games, snooker, arts & crafts, bingo etc.
Specific Befrienders also required for activities and accompaniments.
We are seeking Volunteers with the following Language's: Polish, Latvian, Romanian, however this is not compulsory.
What's required for this position
We are looking for volunteers who are empathetic, non-judgmental, can display flexibility, patience and supportive with the service users. You must have the ability to engage and motivate, confident in doing activities as well as accompaniment's.
Desirable:
We are seeking Volunteers with the following Language's: Polish, Latvian, Romanian, however this is not compulsory.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Community Development/ Social work
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Dublin 8 - Heuston Station, Guinness Brewery and St James Hospital is near the location of the service.
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will be giving back to the local community and making an impact on service users lives while getting an understanding of homelessness.
Getting there
Luas red line, Dublin Bus services and Heuston Station.
