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
Do you want to use your love of music to do some good?
We are looking for volunteers to support Homeless services in encouraging social interaction through providing music lessons.
What's required for this position
You'll need music skills and comfortability with a musical instrument. Along with good interactive skills and empathy, patience will benefit you in this role. Good organizational skills and an ability to engage those with low self esteem and lack of motivation will be necessary. Access to your own instrument is a requirement.
Further information about volunteering with Depaul, including application forms, is available here.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Community Development/ Social work
- 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: 2hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Sundial House, Dublin 8
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- 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
Giving something back to the community.
