About Connect Family Resource Centre
Connect FRC is one of 121 Family Resource Centres in Ireland, however we are the only one in Co. Louth.
The aim of the Family and Community Services Resource Centre Programme is to combat disadvantage and improve the function of the family unit. Connect FRC specifically engages with the communities of north Drogheda to support families, facilitate the positive development of local community and regenerate community pride. Connect Family Resource Centre also supports families and individuals who experience disadvantage and marginalization, to access and engage with opportunities for learning and development, toward an improved quality of life.
We offer a wide range of services including low cost counselling(Adult, child and adolescent), a whole suite of parenting programmes, NVR, Rainbows, FEAD & Foodcloud, educational courses such as yoga and silk painting, Footsteps(support programme for 16-22 year olds), Beacon Family Support programme, low cost family events(summer trips and santa's winter wonderland)
We also offer support with referrals, form filling and internet access.
What's Involved
Food poverty is an issue that Connect FRC are working to alleviate in our local area. We partner with a number of multinationals to help reduce their food waste and food poverty.
We need a volunteer to collect crates of food from Tesco Extra in Drogheda between 8:30-9pm on Tuesday evening and bring to Connect FRC in Moneymore.
This food is then circulated to the community on Wednesday morning. It is a well used service and provides assistance to families/individuals in need in the area.
What's required for this position
Access to a car is essential for this volunteering opportunity. An interest in helping the local community
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 1hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
171 Moneymore, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Other location details:
Tesco extra, Drogheda
Screening details for this role:
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will see that the work they are doing is benefitting many families
