Full Time Volunteering

Our extensive full-time volunteering programme sees up to 60 full-time volunteer placements throughout our Housing, Emergency, Treatment and Support Services each year. The approach to full-time volunteering has an emphasis on reflective practice and both formal and non-formal learning.

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What's Involved?

Time Commitment

37.5 hours per week over a seven day period and a minimum commitment of nine months

Requirements

All applicants must be 18+

Application Process

All Applications are matched against the selection criteria of the service and the recruitment process, Garda vetted, reference checked

Volunteer Chiara

My name is Chiara, I’m from Germany and am a full-time volunteer at Riversdale, Dublin Simon’s high support accommodation for over 55’s. I wanted to gain professional experience in the social work field before starting college and chose to come to Ireland during my gap year to take part in the volunteer programme at Dublin Simon. The volunteer programme provides useful training courses, covering topics such as addiction and mental health. Additionally, we are encouraged to improve our practical working skills and have the fantastic opportunity to acquire a CPD certificate in volunteering at TU Dublin.

Getting involved in the social activities that are organised at Riversdale such as baking, creative writing and gardening helped me to learn so much about our clients, who come from different backgrounds and have different life stories. As a volunteer at Dublin Simon, I always felt extremely welcome and part of the service team. I consider my fellow volunteers as my second family in Ireland. We support each other, share our cultures, have international brunches, and go on trips together. Over the past few months, I have made unique memories with individual clients and colleagues which I will always remember fondly.

Full-Time Volunteer Programme Benefits

In-depth induction and on-site training

Guidance and mentoring

TUD accredited Certificate in Volunteering

Food, accommodation and weekly allowance

Accelerate your career

Social Care Careers

Kickstart your career in social care or any field related to the specified placement

Volunteering Experience

We are always interested in meeting people with skills that would be transferable, relevant and beneficial. Previous volunteering experience is welcomed but not necessary

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For more information on full-time volunteering contact the volunteer office on (01) 635 4814 or email ftv@dubsimon.ie

Full Time Volunteer Application Form

Full Time Volunteering Form

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Only fully completed applications can be processed - Please complete all sections of the application form

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How Did You Hear About Dublin Simon Community?

How long are you able to commit to Dublin Simon Community as a Full-Time Volunteer?(Required)

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Why do you want to volunteer with the Dublin Simon Community?(Required)

What skill, qualities and hobbies do you have that may be relevant to the volunteer role you are applying for?(Required)

Community Engagement

As a Dublin Simon Community volunteer we may need your help throughout the year with our events and campaigns. Please tick the areas below that you would be willing to participate in or assist with.(Required)

Annual Home Run

Church Gate Collections

Christmas Campaigns (e.g. Sing for Simon, House of Cards)

Organising your own fundraising event

Linking us in with external sponsors

Consent(Required)

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We feel that it is of vital importance to keep all of our volunteers informed about Dublin Simon Community as a whole and that volunteers have access to information about the organisation. We communicate with our volunteers on an on-going basis via email, post or phone. We invite volunteers to attend organisational events and to actively participate in shaping the future of the organisation. If you choose to be contacted for these purposes, your name, email address, phone number and home address (based on your preference) will be shared with fundraising and they may contact you depending on your interests.

References

Please provide contact details of two referees who would be in a position to assess your skill, knowledge and aptitude for this post, preferably previous employer(s) or people who know you in a professional capacity. We only contact references in the case you are successful at interview stage and we will ask your permission again before we do this.

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Declaration

I declare that all the information I have given is true to the best of my knowledge and that inaccurate or false information may result in an offer of a placement being withdrawn.

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The information on this form will be used for the purposes of processing your application for the position of full time volunteer. If you are successful this form will be held on file for 3 years after your placement end date. If unsuccessful, it is stored for 1 year, as we use this to track the recruitment process and for statistics.