About Depaul
Depaul is a homeless charity providing accommodation and support through hostels and outreach services. Depaul believes that everyone should have a place to call home and a stake in their community. Our aim is to work with those who are socially excluded and marginalised by providing a quality led service in order to produce the best possible outcomes for those accessing our services. We work in partnership with central and local government, housing associations and other non-governmental organisations such as the society of St Vincent de Paul.
What's Involved
Join us to spread some festive cheer across our services over the Christmas holidays.
An opportunity to make a difference in people's lives this Christmas; bring comfort and cheer to our homelessness services by helping to serve meals at breakfast, lunch or dinnertime. Join us on Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day or New Year's Day.
What's required for this position
Friendly disposition, willingness to volunteer over the Christmas period,
If you have an open, non-judgmental approach, and are happy to interact with people from all backgrounds, you will really make a difference in this role.
Christmas jumpers optional but encouraged!
- Community Development/ Social work
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Hours required: 2hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Hostels around Dublin City Centre
Other location details:
Dublin 1, Dublin 7, Dublin 2, Dublin 8
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers at Christmas will know that they have helped brighten the lives of a group of vulnerable people.
