About Clones Development Society Ltd
Clones Development Society oversee the Ulster Canal Stores, which is a recently renovated heritage building. It is home to our Meals on Wheels service and also to Clones Lace Museum and a restaurant is offering breakfast, snacks and dinners, and caters for parties. We also offer tourist and heritage information, and run guided walking tours during the summer months.
What's Involved
Volunteer drivers are being sought for the Meals on Wheels service in the Clones Area. Drivers will be asked to:
collect food from a designated point
deliver the food to the homes of elderly people around Clones
spend a few minutes chatting with the older people they encounter on the delivery route
return containers to the collection point
Volunteers will complete their deliveries in pairs. Each driver is accompanied by another volunteer who will help deliver the food but is not required to drive.
What's required for this position
Volunteers should be very reliable, trustworthy and patient.
Volunteer drivers are required to have their own mode of transport
- Community Development/ Social work
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 2hrs
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Clones, Co. Monaghan
Other location details:
Clones, Co. Monaghan
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will be contributing to a valuable community service which benefits the lives of older people in the community
