About Friends of The Mercy University Hospital
Friends of The Mercy University Hospital aims to provide a befriending service to patients within The Mercy Hospital.
What's Involved
Visiting patients within the hospital. The role includes chatting, reading and listening to patients and also walking with the patients.
Please note: This role is subject to Garda Vetting by the hospital as the volunteering involves working with vulnerable people. Anyone who has worked outside of Ireland will be required to supply a police clearance letter/form from the relevant country.
What's required for this position
Empathy and caring
Confidentiality
A volunteer with particular skills for example in knitting or maybe fluent in another language would be welcome.
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:
Cork City Centre
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will improve their well-being by using their free time to assist people.
