About Society of St. Vincent de Paul Drogheda
Vincent de Paul is the largest charitable organisation in Ireland. Our focus is on a practical approach to dealing with poverty, alleviating its effects on individuals and families through working primarily in person to person contact through our unique system of family visitation.
We have 180 shops nationwide, 5 of which are in the local Drogheda area. The shops are an important aspect of the service SVP offer and they provide an income source for the society which is recycled back into the community.
The society recognises the importance of further education particularly for people who live in disadvantaged circumstances. The Higher Education & Training Bursary has been put in place to help those people progress to third level education.
Some of the other services we provide are day care centres for the elderly, youth development programmes, holiday centres and resource centres to name but a few.
What's Involved
Vincents Shops throughout Drogheda are looking for volunteers to help out in our busy shops.
You will spend time front of house on cash desk, serving customers, arranging stock.
You will also work back of house with merchandise, helping to sort and prepare to go into the shop.
If you have 4 hours to spare, particularly in the afternoons or at weekends, we would be delighted to have your help.
What's required for this position
The volunteer would have to be able to work flexible hours and good with the public so customer communication skills would be an advantage. They would have to be friendly and hard working and able to work on their own initiative aswell as part of a team.
Level of English required for this role:
Basic English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 4hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Drogheda
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- 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
Age restrictions:
Over 16
