About The Iris Charles Centre
The Iris Charles Centre provides dinners and activities for older people in the community. A registered charity run by a committee of volunteers, the Centre is located in Newbridge Avenue in Sandymount. We have three function rooms, including a dining room, for holding events.
What's Involved
We provide dinners and activities four days a week to older members of the local community. We are looking for an additional volunteer to:
(a) initiate and promote events in the Centre,
(b) attract more people to avail of the dinners which are provided four days a week in the Centre.
Currently exercise classes are provided before the dinners one day a week.
What's required for this position
This role would suit a retired person who is flexible with their time and who would be able to liaise with other volunteers on an informal basis.
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Personable Skills
- PR/ Marketing/ Market Research
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 3hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Iris Charles Centre, Newbridge Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Social interaction with community
