Date: Last Tuesday of every month. Commitment: Approx. 2 hours per month for a year. We are looking for volunteers that are willing to offer practical support to Stroke members by driving them to and from their Stroke Support Group once a month. The driving service is offered free of charge to Stroke members who do not have access to transport of their own. The volunteer driving service is door to door, where members are picked up from their home address, dropped off at the Stroke Support Group, and later picked up and brought home again. Stroke Support Groups will last for at least 2 hours and drivers must remain flexible and available in case they need to bring the member home. Irish Heart Foundation is Ireland’s only national charity for heart disease and stroke. Our mission is to lead the fight to save lives and make life better for those suffering from heart disease and stroke. We can only do this work with the support of individuals like you who fundraise and support our campaigns. Activity: Driving/Accompanying Where: Carrickpheirish Library What's Required: You must have Business Class Insurance and be able to provide proof of same. Good timekeeping skills are essential. Adhere to Health and Safety for you and the members. Effective communication skills and listening skills. Good conversation skills and ability to know when it is appropriate or not to talk. It would be an advantage to have experience working with vulnerable adults. Helpful and caring manner with a friendly disposition. Professional attitude and ability to maintain confidentiality. Community Development/ Social work Hospitality/ Befriending Personable Skills Level of English Required: Age Restrictions: Over 18 Time and Commitment Required for this Role: Minimum time commitment: 6 months Hours required: 2 hours monthly Screening Details for this Role: Garda Vetting Informal Interviews References Application Form Identification Check (photo ID etc…) Volunteers will be Provided with the Following Supports: Support/ advice/ recognition Supervision Initial induction and training Insurance cover Ongoing training opportunities Benefits You Will Receive as a Volunteer: Full training provided with ongoing support & guidance. Development of skill set. References provided upon completion of required period of service. Experience of working with a national Charity, EAP for you & your Family. #J-18808-Ljbffr
PLEASE NOTE: volunteers must provide their own transport, as there is no bus service. Volunteers will provide a warm welcome to all visitors and create a positive first impression of Mount Congreve Gardens. In the course of their activities they will: Expertly demonstrate complete knowledge of the attractions, facilities, and exhibitions and be able to convey information regarding other visitor attractions locally. Support all Front of House team members to achieve and maintain standards to the highest possible level. Assist with keeping all front-of-house areas clean and well-presented. Assist visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner upon arrival. Seek to engage, interact, and communicate with visitors throughout their visit. Actively promote ways to add value to their experience and to aspire to surpass their expectations. Attend regular briefings as set out by the Front of House Supervisor. Provide operational assistance for key events. Always represent Mount Congreve Gardens in a positive and professional way. What's Required: A passion for working with people. Experience in a customer service environment is desirable. Experience using a till and cash-handling. Strong communication skills. Experience or interest in horticulture and/or local history would be beneficial but not essential. Reliable and trustworthy. Time and Commitment Required for this Role: Minimum time commitment: 6 months Hours required: 1 hour weekly Screening Details for this Role: Informal Interviews Volunteers will be Provided with the Following Supports: Supervision Initial induction and training Benefits You Will Receive as a Volunteer: The enjoyment of working in period settings. Contributing to visitors enjoyment. Complimentary family membership to the gardens. Complimentary lunch. Getting There: By car #J-18808-Ljbffr
Clare Haven Horizons Charity Fashion & Furniture Home-Store At a glance Min Hours: 2 hours Tasks: Clare Haven Horizons Charity Fashion & Furniture Homestore has seen an increase in donations and retail. They are currently looking for volunteers to join the team. The tasks would be as follows: Accepting and assisting with receipt of donations (clothes, bric a brac, books) Sorting donations and ensuring all items are suitable for sale Separating un-saleable items for recycling Pricing and using the tagging gun to attach tags to clothes Ensuring the shop and coffee dock are kept clean & tidy at all times Ensuring stock is displayed correctly on shelves, rails and display areas Providing excellent customer service in a friendly and welcoming manner Using sales till and handling money Ensuring stock room is kept clean and tidy in line with Health & Safety standards They are looking for volunteers from Monday - Saturday on a 3 hourly basis from 10am to 5pm. Volunteers would work as part of a team and be fully supported by management. Parking is free and there are tea/coffee making facilities. Note: All volunteers must be prepared to comply with all national guidelines and protocols. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Dolores on 065 68 45517 or dolores@volunteerclare.ie. About Us Clare Haven Horizons Charity Fashion & Furniture Home-Store is administered by the registered charity Haven Horizons. All proceeds from our charity store support the research and development of programmes aimed at ending relationship abuse in society, as well as the frontline domestic abuse support services of Clare Haven Services, which includes refuge accommodation & outreach support services for women and children experiencing violence in the home. The success of our charity store greatly depends on the support of volunteers from the local community. Requirements Be able to work unsupervised, be calm, confident & honest Must be interested in working with people from diverse social/economic backgrounds Confidentiality of utmost importance Additional Information Level of English Required: Not specified Age Restrictions: Over 18 Time and Commitment Required for this Role: Minimum time commitment: 3 months Hours required: 2 hours #J-18808-Ljbffr
Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland - Waterford At a glance Min Hours: Undefined Tasks: Puppy fosterers play a vital role in the early socialisation and training of future Assistance Dogs. We would place an 8-week-old puppy with you to live for approximately 6 months, or if you prefer an older puppy, they would be from 8 to 15 months old. You will care for the puppy with support from our Puppy Supervisor, who will teach you the fundamentals of puppy socialisation and simple commands to begin the puppy's training. You will be preparing the puppy with the skills needed to become a well-rounded dog that will go on to transform the life of a child with autism. We cover all costs, food, vet bills, etc., and provide all the equipment you will need. Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland provides highly trained assistance dogs to children with autism. Their dogs provide invaluable support to the children and their families and can have life-changing effects, helping to ensure the child’s physical safety and helping them to integrate into an otherwise isolated world. Their dogs offer safety and peace of mind because they act as an anchor for the child whilst out in public. The child is attached to the assistance dog, thus ensuring they are safe when out with their family. An assistance dog also helps to create a calming influence when the child is anxious and can provide the child with many life-changing benefits such as increased confidence and independence, structure, and consistency. Where We are looking for puppy fosterers in County Waterford. What's Required As a Puppy Foster volunteer, you will look after one of our puppies in your own home. You will need to be able to offer time to dedicate to the training and care of the puppy throughout its time living with you. You must be aged over 18, with the stamina and ability to manage an active puppy. Ideally, you need a safe, enclosed garden, but we can look at this at the time of assessment. You need to have access to suitable transport to take the puppy to different places for socialising and training. You will need to be available for home visits, able to attend training at our puppy classes, and committed to following AADI’s training methods. Previous dog training experience isn’t necessary, but experience with dogs is an advantage, along with good communication skills. You should be prepared to deal with a puppy that needs house training and will have accidents in the house for the first few weeks whilst being trained. You should be prepared to make your home puppy-proof and move everything out of reach that is chewable (e.g., shoes, phones, remote controls, etc.). You should be patient with a puppy that may be anxious and bark at night or when left alone. Screening Details for this Role Application Form Volunteers will be Provided with the Following Supports Support/advice/recognition Supervision Initial induction and training Reimbursement of expenses Insurance cover Ongoing training opportunities Benefits You Will Receive as a Volunteer Puppy fosterers are the backbone of our organisation and are vitally important to the raising of well-rounded dogs, who go on to become qualified assistance dogs for children with autism. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Clare Animal Welfare has seen an increase in the level of fostering and rehoming over the past number of months. They are currently looking for a volunteer coordinator to oversee the recruitment and selection of volunteers that apply to volunteer for the organisation. Volunteers would need to be able to work from their own home and carry out the following: Advertise the volunteer roles through various information platforms Follow up with recruitment & selection via phone or email Outline the screening process involved when volunteering for Clare Animal Welfare Ensure the volunteers understand the ethos of Clare Animal Welfare Place volunteers in the various roles based on their area of interest and location Carry out the briefing and training for all volunteers involved with the organisation Maintain accurate volunteer records Manage the volunteer database Please note that the volunteer must have a minimum of 3 to 4 hours a week available for this role and have the ability to work from home. The committee will provide full support as well as an induction process. If you have good administration skills, can work on your own initiative from home, and are committed to providing a safe environment for animals, please contact Dolores on 065 68 45517 or email dolores@volunteerclare.ie. Contact If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to get in touch. Clare Animal Welfare is a non-profit, charity organisation based in East Clare. They actively search for permanent, quality homes for their animals through advertisements in local newspapers, veterinary clinics, pet shops, and special events that provide exposure. They actively support, encourage, and promote neutering of pet dogs/cats as an ethical solution to the over-population and killing of dogs in Ireland. Their aim is to improve the welfare of dogs/cats through general education of the public and through educational programmes for children. What's Required Good Communication Skills both oral and written Good Administration skills Good computer skills Good telephone manner Have an interest in making a difference with this Organisation Time and Commitment Required for this Role Minimum time commitment: 6 months Hours required: 4 hours weekly Screening Details for this Role Informal Interviews Application Form Volunteers will be Provided with the Following Supports Support/advice/recognition Supervision Initial induction and training Reimbursement of expenses Insurance cover Ongoing training opportunities Benefits You Will Receive as a Volunteer Helping animals in need is emotionally very rewarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Volunteer Opportunity Volunteer Mentor Foróige At a glance Expiry Date: 15/01/2029 Min Hours: 1 hour weekly Tasks: Volunteers are asked to spend 1 hour a week with their Mentee to have fun and to build a supportive and trusting friendship. Take a walk in the park or beach, go for a hot chocolate, or play pool...whatever you both fancy doing! It is a great opportunity to become a positive role model for a young person who needs support, to share common interests and to try out new things. About Us Foróige's Youth Mentoring programmes, like Big Brother Big Sister, pairs adult volunteers with young people who are looking for friendship and support from someone with a bit more life experience. By meeting up for an hour a week and sharing your interests, you can have an extraordinary impact on the day to day life of a young person! Activity Befriending/Mentoring Where Clonmel, Carrick on Suir, Cashel, Cahir What's Required Good listener, empathetic, positive outlook, calm, balanced, patient, flexible, reliable, non-judgmental. Community Development/ Social work Hospitality/ Befriending Personable Skills Youth/ Childcare Level of English Required Intermediate English Age Restrictions Over 18 Time and Commitment Required for this Role Minimum time commitment: 1 year Hours required: 1 hour weekly Screening Details for this Role Formal Interview Garda Vetting Informal Interviews References Application Form Identification Check (photo ID etc…) Volunteers will be Provided with the Following Supports Support/ advice/ recognition Supervision Initial induction and training Reimbursement of expenses Ongoing training opportunities Benefits You Will Receive as a Volunteer This is a great opportunity to help young people, perhaps put yourself out of your comfort zone but with the full support of your Caseworker and to try something new! Supported by #J-18808-Ljbffr
Le Chéile Mentoring provides a one-to-one mentoring service for young people who offend or are at risk of offending. They also provide support to their parents or carers. The overall goal of mentoring is to build trust to enable the young person or parent/carer to develop their skills and relationships. Becoming a volunteer mentor with Le Chéile gives an opportunity to empower young people and parents and help them identify and develop their potential through activities. This leads to improving their self-confidence and emotional wellbeing. Le Chéile is currently looking for volunteers to support in the Clare area. The volunteer will be matched with a young person or parent for 1-2 hours a week. Mentoring sessions can include visits to the cinema, bowling, going for a walk, or going for a coffee. This role is very flexible and can be carried out during the day, in the evening, or at the weekend. All volunteers will need to complete the Le Chéile training and undergo screening. If this is of interest to you and you would like to work with a child or parent, please contact dolores@volunteerclare.ie or 065 68 45517 . Le Chéile Mentoring is a national volunteer mentoring and family support service, which works with young people and their families, where the young person is involved in or at risk of offending. Their aim is for every young person at risk to have the right supports at the right time, to make the most of their lives. What's Required Good interpersonal skills Ability to relate well to young people Empathy to work with families Fluent English Good sense of fun & humor Willingness to undergo Le Chéile training Minimum Age Requirement Over 21 Time and Commitment Required for this Role Minimum time commitment: 1 year Hours required: 2 hours Screening Details for this Role Garda Vetting Informal Interviews References Application Form Identification Check (photo ID etc.) Volunteers Will Be Provided with the Following Supports Support/advice/recognition Supervision Initial induction and training Reimbursement of expenses Insurance cover Ongoing training opportunities Benefits You Will Receive as a Volunteer Full induction and ongoing training Support of a trained Mentoring Coordinator Support from other Mentors Opportunity to meet new people and make new friends Gain personal & professional experience #J-18808-Ljbffr
Clare Community Games provides sporting and cultural activities for children under 16 years. This organisation covers over 25 different areas around the county and currently all maps of the various areas are in hard copy. They are now looking to update their system and to transfer all maps from hard copy to digital so that they can be easily viewed online. They are looking for volunteers to take on the role which can be carried out from home but with regular meetings with both the Area Secretaries and the Chairperson. This is to clarify boundary issues where existing paper maps are unclear so the volunteer would need to be Clare based. Responsibilities: Transfer maps from hard copy to digital format. Clarify boundary issues in collaboration with Area Secretaries and Chairperson. Requirements: Good level of IT literacy. Familiarity with basic mapping tools (e.g., Google Maps, Scribble Maps). Good communication skills both oral & written. Ability to work independently. Fluent English. A general interest in the area of sports and community development would be advantageous, but not essential. Commitment: Minimum time commitment: 1 year. Hours required: 2 hours. Benefits: Recognition, experience, and satisfaction of being involved in content creation. Role may suit a student or recent graduate hoping to develop a portfolio of work to further a career. If you have the required skillset and experience with mapping please contact Dolores on 065 6845517 or email dolores@volunteerclare.ie. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Community Group Meet & Greet Volunteers 2025 The Irish Heart Foundation Patient Support Services are looking to recruit a panel of Group Volunteers to support their group sessions which take place weekly in Ennis. They are ideally looking for people who can commit to a minimum of 2 hours once a month in face-to-face Stroke Support Group meetings. This role takes place on the last MONDAY of each month from 12pm to 2pm and the tasks will be as follows: Meet & Greet all patrons at the door Assist the Stroke Coordinator with the room setup, setting out chairs, etc. Ensure all Health & Safety and Hygiene protocols are adhered to Assist with serving Tea/Coffee Assist with the tidy-up following the meeting All volunteers are encouraged to join in the weekly exercise or board games, as well as quizzes, arts & crafts to maintain the momentum and enthusiasm. If you have 2 hours twice a month to give and are looking to get involved with this active group, please contact dolores@volunteerclare.ie or phone 065 68 45517 . #J-18808-Ljbffr
Failte Isteach - Shannon At a glance Min Hours: 2 hours weekly Tasks: The Shannon & Bunratty branch of Failte Isteach have recently welcomed groups of displaced people from Ukraine to their network. They are now providing hubs where people get to improve their spoken English. They have 2 / 3 outlets already in Shannon and 1 outlet in Bunratty to date. They are looking for volunteers with or without teaching experience to spend some time interacting with groups to gain experience with the English language. Classes and informal groups are now face to face with an online facility coming onboard shortly. All volunteers will receive bespoke training from Failte Isteach, which is held online for one evening. They will then hold a class of up to 4 people along with another trained member for support. If you have availability and can attend in Shannon OR Bunratty 1 morning or afternoon a week, please contact Dolores on 065 68 45517 or email dolores@volunteerclare.ie. What's Required Good Communication Skills both oral & written Fluent English Ability to have fun Interest in working with people from new communities Be open and engaging Confidence in working with up to 5 learners in a group Background in teaching is not necessary but is desirable Time and Commitment Required for this Role Minimum time commitment: 3 months Hours required: 2 hours weekly Age Restrictions: Over 18 #J-18808-Ljbffr
