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
Do you enjoy making things and expressing yourself creatively? Could you share your talents with people experiencing homelessness? We are looking for volunteers to encourage social interaction in the service through art and craft activities. You will devise and lead sessions for small groups and will encourage service users to develop their own interests and talents.
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. Our service users are at risk of loneliness and isolation, and you can help combat this by introducing them to cultural and artistic pursuits that will enhance their lives.
Further information about volunteering with Depaul, including application forms, is available here.
What's required for this position
Ability to lead art & craft sessions with service users. Creativity, patience, good communication skills. Ability to work alone and under your own initiative if required.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Community Development/ Social work
- Education/ Training
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:
Mondays or Tuesdays, afternoons or evenings: Mount Brown, Dublin 8.
Flexible times: Orchid House, Dublin 8.
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Personal and professional development and receive support and recognition. Contribute to the wellbeing of vulnerable people while sharing something you love!
