About North West Hospice
The North West Hospice provides specialist palliative care services for people living with life-limiting illness in our community. We cover Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and West Cavan.
What's Involved
The volunteer would provide gentle non-treatment based reflexology for carers or people living with a life limiting illness in their home/clinic to enhance their well being.
What's required for this position
- need to be qualified, registered and experienced, adhere to confidentiality, need to have their own clinic, provide resources, have a friendly, sensitive and courteous manner in all dealings with the public, to work in close relationship with staff, to attend volunteer support meetings
- Fitness/ Health/ Beauty
- Personable Skills
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 Fortnightly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
In the volunteers clinic
Other location details:
Tubbercurry, Carrick on Shannon, Ballyshannon, Bundoran, Manorhamilton
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
- Reimbursement of expenses
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Their involvement will support the cause. They will receive extensive training, ongoing support and social connection and if required references for future work opportunities.
