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
Calling all makers! We are looking for a volunteer who can help some of our residents to develop skills in knitting and/or sewing.
Depaul work with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We strive to provide support in all aspects of service users' lives while ensuring our services have a warm homely atmosphere. Making things is therapeutic and a common interest can help bring people together and combat isolation. If you would like to join the team and help facilitate valuable life skills and crafts, meet new people and help make a difference in people's lives, then please let us know!
Further information about volunteering with Depaul, including application forms, is available here.
What's required for this position
You'll need skills in crafting; knitting, sewing, embroidery, needlework etc. Also an ability to take the initiative to run workshops and engage service users, along with good interactive skills and empathy, will benefit you in this role. An organised but patient approach. Ability to engage those with low self esteem and lack of motivation.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Education/ Training
- 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: 1 year
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Orchid House, James' Street, Dublin 8
Also available in these counties
Dublin - South Dublin County
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- 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
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers have an opportunity to contribute to our services, meet new people and develop new skills while benefiting from being pat of the organisation; training and ongoing support.
Getting there
Heuston or St James' Luas stop; 123 or 40 bus route.
