Thank you for choosing to volunteer with
ALONE.
ALONE is a national organisation supporting
older people to age at home. We have a number of volunteer opportunities available Nationwide.
Volunteer opportunities with ALONE
Volunteers are involved in every aspect of
the organisation, from the Board to our front line services. Without volunteers
ALONE simply could not carry out its work. Volunteers play an essential role
and contribute highly to the overall success of our work. We aim to always keep
standards of volunteer support high while expecting the most from our
volunteers.
We work to have roles available in all
departments to ensure volunteers are integrated into the staff team. We aim to
give opportunities to those who may not want to visit weekly but want to
contribute their time in other ways. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities
that are available.
If we cannot support your request to volunteer directly, we will refer you on to an organisation that provides a similar service to ALONE. We support these organisations through Befriending Network Ireland.
Visitation Support and Befriending Role
Support and Befriending visitation
volunteers provide companionship to an older person who would like extra social
contact through a weekly visit. Volunteers can also help with practical
supports such as helping access information, filling out forms or with phone
calls and appointments.
Telephone Support and Befriending Role
Telephone Support
volunteers provide companionship to an older person who would like extra social
contact through a weekly or daily telephone call. Volunteers can also help with
practical supports such as helping access information and other services. The service is free, confidential and
informative.
National Support Helpline Role
The purpose of the line is to provide a trusted number that older people can ring when then need help. You will be the first point of contact on our support line, by being warm, friendly and professional you will provide a listening ear, information and support for older people, many of whom feel they have nowhere else to turn. Please note these calls can be very challenging at times and includes issues regarding mental health and suicide ideation.
Specialist Skills
Volunteers can offer their specialist or
professional skills in a voluntary capacity. This can be for a particular
project or on an ongoing basis. These roles may include: administration
support, finance, maintenance, gardening, driving, IT support, or legal advice.
Other volunteer opportunities
Volunteers participate in time-defined
projects with ALONE organised by other bodies or agencies. These include
corporate volunteering opportunities, student placements and other volunteer
referral programmes. In these cases, a special agreement must be in effect with
the body or agency that identifies responsibility for management and care of
the volunteers.
What happens when you register your
interest?
- You will receive an email of thanks and be set up on our database
- You will receive a follow up email with an application form and paperwork required.
- If required, you will be asked to begin the Garda Vetting process.
- You will be asked to complete our training module.
- You will contacted for a short interview over the phone.
- Once all of the above steps are completed, you will be through the recruitment process and ready to go as an ALONE volunteer.