About Sage - Support and Advocacy Service
Sage promotes and supports the rights of vulnerable adults and older people. The right to have your voice heard and to participate in the making of decisions which affect you is a fundamental principle in a democratic society. It is about independence and interdependence. It is a principle simply stated as “Nothing about you / without you”
What's Involved
Provide integrative linkages between the vulnerable person, service providers and the community. Raising awareness of Sage and the services we provide in local communities Sage provides ongoing training, and support and supervision for Sage Representatives.
Further Information
Visit our website to find out more and to download our Support Person volunteer application form
Sage is hosting the following information coffee events:
* Galway 13th March at 4:30pm in the Connaught Hotel
* 30th March – Waterford (The Edmund Rice International Heritage Centre) 5:30pm
* 06th April – Limerick (Diocesan Pastoral Centre) 5:30pm
* Cork 8th April at 3pm in St. Lukes Home, Castle Road, Blackrock, Cork
Come along to find out more information about the Support Person role.
What's required for this position
Sage is recruiting people who are willing to stand back from the crowd, stand up for older people, and are compassionate, competent, committed, creative and courageous.
* Commitment to the mission of Sage
* Communication skills
* Computer skills
* Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges of ageing, or those facing vulnerable adults
- Advocacy/ Lobbyist
- Community Development/ Social work
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- Education/ Training
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate 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:
Dublin, Galway, Cork, Limerick, Waterford. We will keep the role as local to the person as possible.
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
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Sensory Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will benefit from engagement with fellow volunteers, care staff, and with older people, and will learn the skills of the role through experience and and ongoing training and support.
