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
Can you spare a couple of hours to help us raise vital funds at our street collections on Wednesday 2 August in Dublin City Centre?
You will be giving the general public information on homeless services while raising funds. This is a great opportunity for a family and friends to undertake if they would like to support homelessness as a once off or get involved in future events/activities.
Depaul work with people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We are working to end homelessness and change lives. It is vital that we raise funds in order to ensure we can provide high quality services to all those who rely on our assistance. If you have a few hours to give on these dates we really do want to hear from you.
What's required for this position
Friendly and Personable. Willing to work as part of a team. No skills are necessary once you are happy for the general public looking to engage with you looking for information which we will provide you with on homeless services.
- Event management/ Fundraising
- 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: Once Off
Hours required: 3hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Dublin City Centre locations
Screening details for this role:
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
If you are looking to give back to the community and support homeless services this is a great opportunity.
Getting there
Dublin Bus: Luas: Rail services: