Volunteer

Description

Hello,

We are looking for buddies for our older learners on campus. In Autumn 2025, we started a new programme - the age friendly university (AFU) programme, which accepts older learners (retired and/or over 65) into selected modules. We are looking for younger students who would enjoy being the first contact for these older learners. Being a buddy will mean helping the older learners to find their way around campus or when they need assistance with IT, answering any questions they might have about campus life, studying, services on campus etc. - in other words showing them the ropes. 

Is training provided?:Yes

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

An information meeting for older learners will be held on Monday 19th January. All buddies are invited to attend and meet the new learners there. The age-friendly team will also meet the buddies for a training session.

After that, you will be assigned 1-2 older students to mentor and help during the semester.You might meet them for coffee once in a while and be there if they have any questions. 

Benefits of Volunteering:

You will make a real difference to these older learners, helping them to integrate and get the most out of their time on campus. You will also build lovely intergenerational relationships with them.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
You will be the first contact of one or two older learners. The time commitment is difficult to estimate, but probably about 1-2 hours every two weeks.

Minimum time commitment per week:
1 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role::
No requirements - an open heart and kind attitude

Sustainable Development Goal:

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UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK