About ISPCC Louth Meath
Providing support for children up to the age of 18 via telephone and one to one services.
What's Involved
The Drogheda Branch of the ISPCC are recruiting for their Childline service with their next training course due to start this Spring.
We recruit volunteers from all over the Louth and Meath area and are eager to add to our fantastic team.
If you are able to commit to a 4 hour shift and are interested in providing a listening service for children, as part of a team of dedicated volunteers, come along to one of our information evenings to find out more!
Childline volunteers receive extensive training in order to provide a quality 24 hour service for children and young people via phone, text and online.
Volunteers are currently needed Volunteers are currently needed Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings but some other shifts may have availability too. .
Information sessions will be held on Thursday 9th January at 7pm and Wednesday 15th January at 7pm . Apply below to book your place at one of these sessions.
What's required for this position
Volunteers must have a genuine desire to listen to children. It is essential to be child-centred, non-directive, non-problem focused and non-judgemental.
Through the training process, volunteers will learn the skills for active listening.
It is also necessary to be flexible, committed, and dedicated.
- Personable Skills
- Phone Support/ Information Giver
- Youth/ Childcare
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 2 years
Hours required: 4hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
ISPCC, Distillery House, Dyer Street, Drogheda, Co Louth.
Other location details:
Drogheda
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will receive extensive training to equip them with active listening skills. There are options for continued progression within the volunteer team and regular upskilling and training sessions.
