About Friends of the Elderly Ireland
Friends of the Elderly is a voluntary, non-denominational organisation whose aim is to improve senior citizens' quality of life by providing them with opportunities for socialising and participating in community activities.
CHY: 12003
RCN: 20034276
What's Involved
The Role:
The volunteer will be assisting with the running of the charity shop as follows:
Sorting, steaming and tagging the clothes in the shop store room.
Assisting In the charity shop with serving customers, operating the till and keeping the shop tidy.
What's required for this position
You will be friendly & outgoing, have a good level of English, be able to engage with customers and be confident in running the shop with the other volunteers.
- Personable Skills
- Retail/ Customer Service
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: 4hrs Twice per week
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
25 Bolton Street, Dublin 1
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Friends of the Elderly is funded by our charity shop and there are events and information evenings that we run throughout the year. There are also other volunteering oppurtunities that arise such as assisting at events and parties
Getting there
https://www.google.ie/maps/place/25+Bolton+St,+Rotunda,+Dublin+1,+D01+V6H9/@53.3525291,-6.2705133,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x48670e81c8744069:0x9f61b5f922b8fb23!8m2!3d53.3525291!4d-6.2683246
