About Friends of the Elderly Ireland
Friends of the Elderly is a voluntary, non-denominational organisation whose aim is to improve senior citizens' quality of life by providing them with opportunities for socialising and participating in community activities.
CHY: 12003
RCN: 20034276
What's Involved
Have you got a listening ear?
A volunteer is needed for 2 hours each week to make phone calls to our older members. Hours are flexible and days are Monday - Friday.
A friendly chat on the phone can make all the difference. Volunteers are needed to call our elderly friends. Calls can be made from your own home or our office in Bolton Street between 10am and 8pm. We would be delighted if volunteers could make calls for an hour or two each week as we have many members on our lists. We are particularly looking for people who will make calls weekly from home, can be made from nationwide or come into our office each week to make calls.
The calls are to check in, chat or just listen and sign post any worries to the team for follow up.
What's required for this position
To be a friendly caller, it is important that the volunteer has strong communication skills and empathy. It is also crucial to be a good listener and be patient, as well as reliable.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
25 Bolton Street, Dublin 1, D01 V6H9 or your own home and calls can be made from nationwide.
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- 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
You will get to chat to loads of our members and see how much they appreciate a call from you. We also have volunteer appreciation days and recognition prizes throughout the year.
Getting there
Buse routes: 41, 41c, 33 16, 122, 40, 16 40b
Luas: Dominick Street stop.
