About SOSAD Ireland
Since 2007, SOSAD has worked to raise awareness and help prevent
suicide in Ireland. We have worked tirelessly in our communities to
help those in need feel supported and know they are not alone on their
journey. SOSAD offers support and services for people who are going
through bereavement, struggling with a loss of a loved one, from suicide, suffering
with mental health issues, suffering with stress and anxiety,
struggling with isolation, or if you simply need someone to talk to.
If you want to talk, we are here to listen. You can message us, call
us, or call into our office.
We have seven offices based in Cavan, Louth, Meath, Laois and Monaghan from
which we provide our services. Online services are available.
What's Involved
We are seeking receptionist volunteers to cover evenings in our centre in Magdalene Street.
Our receptionist volunteers welcome everyone into the centre and answer all calls before passing them onto the intended recipient.
Volunteer receptionists control and manage all appointments and record all calls, visits and appointments.
They also help keep all support paperwork and computer files up to date.
What's required for this position
The ideal candidate would be very friendly, competent on the computer and comfortable dealing with vulnerable people, either face to face or on the phones. They would have to be willing to work as part of a great team, but also able to work on their own initiative, when required.
- Computer/ Web/ ICT
- General Admin/ Office Support
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- 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: 4hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
SOSAD, 30 Magdalene St, Drogheda
Other location details:
Drogheda, Clogherhead, Dunleer, Termonfeckin
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- 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
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
The volunteer will become part of a special team doing vital work in the community. They will learn lots of new skills and be able to use their own skills and experience to help others. The rewards include helping make a huge difference in the community
Getting there
latitude 53.7173741: longtitude -6.351261000000022: Magdalene St is the road extending north from Peter St in the centre of town. SOSAD is in the big black gates.
