About Firstlight
Firstlight is a national charity that supports parents and families who are suddenly bereaved by the death of a child or young person. The charity has existed for over 35 years and provides services nationwide. The Headquarters of the charity are based in Dublin.
What's Involved
FirstLight is opening its annual Christmas Gift Wrapping pop-up in the stunning Stephens' Green Shopping Centre Dublin on Friday December 13th. The pop-up shop will remain open daily from 9:00am until approx. 8:00pm until Christmas Eve on December 24th.
We will require approx. 70+ volunteers to help efficiently operate our gift wrapping service.
You will be helping us to raise much needs funds to support our free professional counselling services nationwide.
What's required for this position
Gift Wrappers will be wrapping all kinds of gifts. We will provide wrapping paper, tape, scissors, as well as gift tags.
Gift wrappers will need to enjoy meeting and interacting with people; demonstrates an energetic and positive attitude
- Personable Skills
- Retail/ Customer Service
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 8hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, Stephen Green Dublin 2
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
FirstLight supports families, whose child has suddenly died, with free professional counselling. All funds raised from the gift wrapping will allow FirstLight continue providing these support services.
Getting there
Luas Green Line and multiple Dublin Buses within walking distance of the shopping centre
