Volunteering

 

Care Local operates in the Dublin City Council area. 

We are always eager to involve new people who are willing to volunteer for the following roles:

 

• Befriender/Volunteer visitor 

Care Local volunteer visitors are matched with an older person living alone in their local area. Visits then continue weekly, on a one-to-one basis, in the older person's home

Most visits last for an hour and usually involve nothing more than a cup of tea and chat with your older friend.  This simple gift, of your time and company, makes a huge difference in the life of an older person experiencing loneliness and isolation.

Firm friendships are forged between the volunteers and the older people, with many volunteers visiting the same person for many years now

• Plate Pals

For older people, missed meals in hospital can be as big a risk to safety as missing medication.  

Click here to learn more about becoming a Plate Pal.

• Entertainers
• Fundraisers

 

 

If you are interested in becoming a Care Local volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Sheila Desmond, with your name, address and contact details and the type of role you are interested in, sheiladesmond@carelocal.ie/ 01 612 8000.