About Good Morning Louth
Free telephone service for older people in County Louth to enhance their sense of security and wellbeing in their own homes.
To provide them with opportunity to share worries or concerns and to provide information on local services thereby connecting them to their community. Reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
What's Involved
Volunteers will make friendly calls at scheduled times to older people who have signed up for the service.
The purpose of the friendly phone call is to ensure the older person is safe and well.
Give information on useful local services when requested.
Our telephone service in Ardee operates each Monday and Wednesday from 9 am-1 pm and would like to involve additional volunteers in the service.
Fluent English is essential..
What's required for this position
Fluent English is essential.
Good telephone manner.
Good listening skills.
Empathy for older people.
- 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: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Ardee
Other location details:
Ardee
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 25
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
An opportunity to contribute to society and to continue to use their talents in a meaningful way thus making a positive impact on their own lives and the lives of older people.
Getting there
Ardee
