About Carelocal

What we do

Our services include:

• One-to-one visitation in the person's home and in nursing homes
• Plate Pals - Volunteer assistance during mealtimes
• Provision of day trips and social outings
• Live musical entertainment in Community Centres and residential homes
• Information and advocacy

Care Local has been providing these services on a voluntary basis for over 35 years in the Dublin City Council area.

Our priority is to identify frail and housebound older people who are experiencing social isolation, as these are one of the most invisible and neglected groups of vulnerable people in our community. 

Respect for the dignity of the person is all-important, with acceptance of their way of life.

We currently support over 100 volunteer visitors and, as this number continues to grow, we are very heartened by the obvious goodwill that exists among younger people towards their older neighbours. 

Care Local volunteers visit an older person in their local area once a week in the older person's home. This forms the foundation of a relationship that builds and strengthens over time. 

As an advocate and friend, the volunteer can contribute dramatically to increasing the quality of life of an older person who is experiencing social isolation.

All volunteers are registered, screened and trained before embarking on any visiting.