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 are looking for enthusiastic Hairdressers to use your styling skills by simply cutting service users hair.
You will be supervised, supported and given guidance by the staff on site.
Help our service users to regain confidence and feel good about themselves, by utilising your skills to provide hairstyles and treatments - make someone feel a million dollars!
What's required for this position
Hairdressing skills of any level can be considered, along with an open mind and a non-judgemental attitude.
- Fitness/ Health/ Beauty
- 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: Flexible
Hours required: 1hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
City Centre, Finglas, Tallaght
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
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
You will have an opportunity to grow and develop by meeting and working with a variety of staff and service users from all walks of life. You will gain insight into the work we do to combat and prevent homelessness, in a supervised environment.
