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
We all know how important it is to start your day with a healthy breakfast. In Depaul we work with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is especially true in the case of people who are experiencing social isolation and who have complex needs including addictions.
Breakfast Club volunteers help to cook and serve a hot breakfast to encourage our service users to eat a good meal and start their day well. Another important element of the Breakfast Club is promoting social interaction, befriending service users and building motivation and self-esteem.
Volunteers will work independently, but have the support of the staff team, especially when they first begin and are still getting to know the service users.
Volunteer Induction will take place on Saturday 6th April.
Further information about volunteering with Depaul available here
What's required for this position
Friendly and welcoming approach.
Awareness of health and safety precautions.
Patient and open to engaging with people with a variety of complex needs.
Ability to react calmly and appropriately to challenging situations.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
James' Street, Dublin 8
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will gain communication skills, develop their abilities to work with people with complex needs, gain an understanding of the homelessness sector in Dublin.
Getting there
Dublin Bus, Luas, Dart
