About The Irish Hospice Foundation
The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is a national charity dedicated to all matters relating to dying, death and bereavement in Ireland. Its vision is that no one should face death or bereavement without the care and support they need. Its mission is to achieve dignity, comfort and choice for everyone facing end-of-life. The IHF campaigns for hospice practices and principles to be more consistent nationwide.
What's Involved
This is a joint fundraiser with The Irish Hospice Foundation (Sharon Foley) and her daughter who is fundraising for Habitat for Humanity. We plan to bag pack for about 6 hours per day - Friday and Saturday. If you could give us 2 or 3 hours of your time, we would be eternally grateful.The work will be bagpacking in the grocery section of Marks and Spencers on Grafton Street. We would like persons who are mature and can help us out.
This event is happening on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th April in Marks and Spencer, Grafton Street, Dublin 2.
What's required for this position
Being able to pack groceries - veg in one bag, frozen food in another, keep meat separate etc.
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Personable Skills
- Retail/ Customer Service
- Trades/ Operative/ Manual
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Hours required: 2hrs
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Marks and Spencer, Grafton Street, Dublin 2
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
You will know all funds re going towards the charities - the Irish Hospice Foundation and Habitat for Humanity
Getting there
Bus to Dublin city centre, dart to Tara street, luas to st stephens green
