About Aware
Aware is the national organisation providing free support, education and information services to those impacted by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions.
What's Involved
The Aware Support Mail service provides support and information for individuals
experiencing depression, bipolar or mood related conditions and for family and
friends supporting a loved one.
Volunteers are required for the role of Email Support Volunteer. Volunteer commitment involves initial training of approximately 21 hours with follow-up training workshops throughout the year.
Aware offers a safe, confidential space (within normal limits) where people can share their own experience of depression and explore available options.
1. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
2. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who can commit to three hours each week and who wants to make a very real and positive difference in the lives of others.
3. Once training is complete you will then volunteer from home so you must have a reliable broadband connection
4. Minimum commitment is 18 months.
Next Steps
Full details of this role and requirements, as well as details of other volunteering positions in Aware are available on our website here.
To apply, please complete our
online application
Volunteer Experiences
Hear some of our existing volunteers talk about their experiences in
this video
What's required for this position
An Aware volunteer will be empathetic and possess good communication skills, have an ability to take direction and possess enthusiasm and passion for the area of mental health and/or for the work of Aware.
The Aware volunteer must
be respectful of others and understand the importance of being a supportive and flexible team player. They must be willing to make a long term commitment to volunteering with Aware and to participate in mandatory ongoing training.
Volunteers must have access to a computer and reliable broadband connection.
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 2 years
Hours required: 3hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Available nationwide
Virtual online Opportunity - You will be volunteering from home.
Other location details:
You can volunteer from anywhere in Ireland, if you have good broadband.
Also available in these counties
Longford, Dublin, Louth, Sligo
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Sensory Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 25
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Opportunity to volunteer with a National Organisation, Initial and Ongoing training and Support, opportunity to develop skills. References provided upon completion of required period of service.
