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
Dinnertime is the main event in many of our services. Service Users all come together to eat and chat about their day. Could you help to create a friendly mealtime atmosphere for service users?
Food is delivered hot, so our mealtime volunteers help with serving and cleaning up, while engaging with the Service Users, especially those who may be especially vulnerable or isolated.
Further information about volunteering with Depaul, including application forms, is available here.
What's required for this position
Ability to follow directions with regards to food safety and hygiene procedures, training will be provided where required. Warm, friendly and professional approach.
- 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:
Little Britain Street, Dublin 7.
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
- 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
Learn about the homeless sector in Dublin, learn basic food safety procedures, build communication skills.
Getting there
LUAS, Train & Dublin Bus to city centre
