Volunteer

Description

South Dublin County Partnership works with people who experience poverty and social exclusion. SDCP promotes social cohesion, active citizenship and labour market participation with a focus on the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the area.

We offer a range of integrated activities in Community Development, Lifelong Learning, Enterprise and Employment, Family and Early Childhood and Health and Wellbeing.

Help@Home is a new volunteer led project offered to families in the Tallaght area who are going through a tough time and have at least one child under the age of 18.

The project will support families by providing short interventions to help with home cleaning/organisation to help alleviate the pressure they are experiencing.

Click apply now below to sign up and find out more information. 

Is training provided?: Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position which will be processed with you after you apply.

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

We are looking for volunteers who  are willing to help support families in their home by carrying out light household tasks so they can concentrate on the important role of being a parent.

Volunteers will be provided with first rate training and support in this role.  All new volunteers will be Garda vetted.

 

Region: Tallaght, South County Dublin

Skills required for this role:

Interested in working in a role that supports families and communities.
Non-judgmental attitude.
Commitment to respecting privacy & confidentiality of families.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
Personable & good communicator.
Comfortable working with a diverse range of people

• Personable Skills
• Over 21
• Fluent in English
• Free in the mornings to help.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Monday - Friday 9.30 -1.30

Minimum time commitment per week:
2 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
Expression of interest form, 2 references and informal interviews.