About Dublin Simon Community
Dublin Simon Community works to prevent and address homelessness in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan. We provide services at all stages of homelessness and enable people to move to a place they can call home.
What's Involved
To act as an ambassador for Dublin Simon Community in your local community, which will include:
- Organizing occasional bag packs, fundraisers.
- Managing a team of volunteers all with the overall goal of providing great support to Dublin Simon Community.
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 5hrs Fortnightly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Various locations
Other location details:
Portmarnock, Malahide, Howth, Crumlin, Ballybough, Dun Laoghaire, Santry, Coolock, Rathfarnham, Lucan, Stillorgan, Stepaside, Sandymount, Sandyford, Kilmainham, Rialto, Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Booterstown, Monkstown, Seapoint, Sutton, Bray, Greystones.
Screening details for this role:
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
- Physical Disability
- Sensory Disability
- Learning Disability
- 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 will meet new people, engage in exciting fundraising events, and also give back and support Dublin Simon Community in a very important way