About Lets Get Talking
Let’s Get Talking is a national charity committed to non-set fee counselling & psychotherapy service provision in the community. LGT is dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental struggles and to promoting the overall mental health of its clients. Our work is driven by our commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including working with prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk, and supports for those who need it with recovery as the goal. Centres in Dublin and Galway. CHY number 20901.
What's Involved
Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you value affordable and accessible mental healthcare services in your community? We are looking for someone to provide reception and administrative support to the Management of Let’s Get Talking Dublin and play a crucial part in the administration and smooth-running of Let’s Get Talking Dublin.
Responsibilities Include:
Answering inquiries regarding the organisation and how we operate.
Keeping the appointment schedule up to date.
Informing Counsellors of cancellations. Taking and logging payments for sessions.
Setting up files for new clients and making sure all counsellors have the neccessary details to begin the therapy process.
As we are currently mostly still operating online/phone, the volunteer is the link between the client and the Therapist.
What's required for this position
Attention to detail. Excellent telephone manner. Empathy. Confidentiality is key. Good communication skills essential.entr
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- General Admin/ Office Support
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Hours required: 3hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Unit 9 Walkinstown Mall, 78 Walkinstown Road, Dublin 12 Google Maps location
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 21
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
This post would benefit anyone wanting to re enter the workplace and hone their admin and communication skills whilst also greatly benefitting the community and beyond.
Getting there
Bus no: 123, 18,77A, 9. Any bus to Walkinstown Rounabout or Long Mile Road.
Google Maps location
