Volunteer

Description

Memory Tree - Kilquade Arboretum, A63 PR80

Key details are:

Dates:    From Thursday 27th November to Sunday 22nd  December (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY) 

Times:    3 hour slots (choose one - 10.30am to 1.30pm, OR 1.30pm to 4.30pm) 

Role:     Taking donations and putting ribbons on the memory tree, in memory of their loved on, for members of the public. 

Contact:   Allison Ryder in Wicklow Hospice - 087 414 6363 or email aryder@olh.ie 

Is training provided?:Yes

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

Fundraising has been crucial for Wicklow Hospice, initially enabling the construction of the 15-bed in-patient facility after a decade of community effort. Today, donations are vital for covering ongoing operational costs, such as providing enhanced patient and family services like complimentary therapies, the development of the hospice gardens, and supporting our community palliative care team. For example, recent funds have allowed for upgrades to patient rooms and the creation of a cozy sitting room with a reading nook and children's toys, and the purchase of a fully accessible patient bus. 

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Personal growth: Volunteering can improve self-esteem, confidence, and overall well-being.
• Skill development: You can gain new skills through training and by using your existing ones to help the community.
• Making a difference: It is a rewarding way to contribute to your community and help those in need. 

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Dates:    From Thursday 27th November to Sunday 22nd  December (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun ONLY)  Times:    3 hour slots (choose one - 10.30am to 1.30pm, OR 1.30pm to 4.30pm)  Volunteers can do one time slot over the period or multiple, whatever they can commit to.

Minimum time commitment per week:
Flexible/Varies

Additional screening required for this role::
No screening Basic training on Sum Up Machine, Donation and Memory Tree process will be provided.

Sustainable Development Goal:

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