About Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH)
ICHH currently feed up to 100 rough sleepers in the Dublin area at night. At ICHH we strive to provide Dublin's rough sleepers with a frontline service of hot drinks, food, sleeping bags, clothing advice and support.
Inner City Helping Homeless was formed in November 2013 to combat the ever growing homeless crisis that was clearly evident across the city of Dublin.
What's Involved
Volunteers are required to add to our existing team. You will need to commit to one night a week, the hours are as follows:
Weekdays 10pm – 3am
Weekends 10pm – 4am
You will be helping with loading the van with supplies, providing bed referrals, sleeping bags, food and support to rough sleepers across Dublin city.
Further information about Inner City Helping Homeless
What's required for this position
No direct experience necessary. Able to work as part of a close-knit team. Reliable, non-judgemental, flexible.
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
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: 6hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
72 Amiens Street, Dublin 1
Screening details for this role:
- 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
- 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
Experience working in a team environment and knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of vulnerable service users. Further Training opportunities available as appropriate.
Getting there
Bus: 27B, 29A, 31A/B, 32, 42, 43 & 130. 10 minute walk from Connolly DART station & LUAS Busaras red line . They is limited car parking available.
