About Finglas Support & Suicide Prevention Network
In response to an increasing suicide rate in Finglas, the Finglas Suicide Network (FSN) was established by volunteers and local agencies form the community. In Partnership with other organisations, the FSN promotes a community led approach to suicide prevention, offering appropriate counselling from premises in Finglas, as well as working collaboratively with local organisations to raise awareness of suicide and promote suicide prevention activities, such as organisation of training and seminars.
What's Involved
Promoting our service at events with our pop up stand and distributing leaflets and networking. Also office and admin work
What's required for this position
Good social skills, creativeness, event management skills, computer literate
- Event management/ Fundraising
- General Admin/ Office Support
- 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: Flexible
Hours required: 4hrs Fortnightly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
46/47 Mellowes court, Finglas west, Dublin 11, D11 CY64
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Ongoing training opportunities
