About Dublin Simon Community
Dublin Simon Community works to prevent and address homelessness in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan. We provide services at all stages of homelessness and enable people to move to a place they can call home.
What's Involved
We are looking for a full-time volunteer counsellor for the Dublin community we serve.
• Would you like to gain post qualification experience across a wide range of client issues as part of a large, specialised counselling service?
• Would you like to receive free training courses as part of your internship (e.g. suicide prevention, boundaries, child protection, DIT cert in volunteering)?
• Would you like to gain experience in facilitating psychoeducational groups?
• Would you like some flexibility around your working hours to accommodate your home/college schedule?
• Would you like a contribution towards your clinical supervision costs as well as a weekly allowance (option for paid accommodation in certain cases).
If your answer is yes to the questions above, we would love to hear from you!
What's required for this position
Candidates are required to have achieved a minimum two year diploma course in Counselling & Psychotherapy, with 100 client hours completed.
A number of part time positions are also available.
- Community Development/ Social work
- General Admin/ Office Support
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- 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: 1 year
Hours required: 10hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Usher's quay
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Getting there
Close to City Centre