Event Marshal/Support

Croí, the Heart & Stroke Charity
- Sports & Recreation
- Galway
Community
ALONE
Limerick
Requirements:Very good level of english
What is Telephone Support and Befriending?
ALONE’s Telephone Support and Befriending is a free friendly, support and information telephone service for older people. It provides personal daily or weekly contact to ensure that recipients are safe and well in their home.
Volunteers provide companionship, support, and information on local activities and relevant initiatives. All volunteers are trained and receive support from ALONE staff. Where additional needs arise that require a more hands-on approach, a request for support can be made to ALONE’s support coordination services. The service operates Monday – Friday between 10am-4pm and the calls are made at a pre-arranged time.
Volunteering with an Older Person might present challenges at times, ALONE staff will always be there to support you in dealing with difficult situations.
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:
Skills required for this role:
It is essential that the volunteer has a mobile phone with a plan which allows free calls and access to a space where calls can be made in a confidential and private manner.
What is involved?
It is essential that Telephone Support & Befriending volunteers commit to a minimum of one 1 or 2 hour shift per week (Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm) for a minimum of 6 months.
Details of time commitment needed for role:
One regular 1 or 2 hour shift per week (Between Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm) for a minimum of 6 months.
Minimum time commitment per week:
1 hour p/week
Additional screening required for this role:
Expression of interest form
Self paced online information session
Garda vetting
Informal telephone interview
Webapp Training (self paced module)
If you have any questions about this role please feel free to get in touch:
Name: Caroline Bradley volunteer@alone.ie
Address: ALONE, Olympic House, Pleasant's Street, Dublin 8
Website: www.alone.ie/volunteer
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