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
On May 31st, Dublin Simon Community are hosting a volunteer induction evening, along with a detailed discussion on our new campaign: Simon Longest Day. During the induction you will hear all about the history and work of Dublin Simon Community, and the current services we offer.
Date: Thursday May 31st
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Location: Carmelite Centre, 56 Aungier St, Dublin 2
We will also be explaining how you can get involved in our new fundraising campaign ‘Simon’s Longest Day’, which takes place June 21st.
When you’re trapped in homelessness with no place to call home, you are forced to go without the simplest comforts and the days can be isolating, endless and relentless; you are living minute to minute and every day can seem like the #LongestDay of the year.
That’s why we are asking our supporters to use this day, the longest day of the year, to raise funds, and awareness of our work by hosting a Summer Party. We will provide each supporter with a Simon Summer Party Pack which includes Simon Sunglasses, Simon Collection Buckets, and Simon Balloons.
Unfortunately, Space is limited to 30 people, so please book early to secure your spot.
What's required for this position
No particular skills are required. To take part in Simon Longest Day, we ask that volunteer organise a Summer Party in aid of Dublin Simon Community. We provide all materials required, and extensive training on how to organise the very easy event! It couldn't be easier to get involved.
- Event management/ Fundraising
- 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:
Carmelite Centre, 56 Aungier St, Dublin 2
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers are key to Dublin Simon Community, and have been since we opened our doors in 1969. Volunteers provide support throughout the organisation, from fundraising, to our nightly Soup Run.
