About Le Cheile Day Centre
We are a large Day Service supporting 50 adults with disabilities to access Leisure, Educational and Employment opportunities. We provide classes in our centre but also access community centres and colleges. Good record keeping is a key part of the service we provide.
What's Involved
We require a volunteer to type letters, maintain a simple filing system,order stationary, manage basic incoming/outgoing post. Occasional answering phones / emails would be required also.
The role will be office based,working alongside the Centre Manager and staff team. High level of support will be given throughout the time spent working in Le Cheile.
Time Commitment:
Start and end times are very flexible to suit the volunteers needs.
What's required for this position
We work in the very friendly, fun environment of a day centre for adults with disabilities. Aside from basic computer / telephone skills we really value people friendly volunteers with a helpful, caring and team approach
- 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
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
Morning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Afternoon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Evening | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Minimum time commitment: 3 months
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
94A Lagan Rd,Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin,Dublin 11
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
- 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
All volunteers and students have found Le Cheile to be a wonderful experience. Great relationships are formed with staff team and service users
Getting there
Any 40 bus from city Centre or Finglas. Get off at Glasnevin Cemetary (the stop for Woodies and Topaz Garage)Travel up to the top of Slaney Rd in the Estate(past Bargaintown)At top of road take right and left turn. We are immediately on right hand side.