About RCSI Hospital Group
The Minister for Health has established hospital groups as part of a transition to independent hospital trusts.
RCSI Hospitals is comprised of Beaumont Hospital, Cavan General Hospital, Connolly Hospital, Louth County Hospital, Monaghan Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital – Drogheda, Rotunda Hospital and RCSI (Academic Partner).
RCSI Hospitals provides a national service and a regional service to Dublin and the North East.
What's Involved
The purpose of our Volunteer Service is to enable Our Lady of Lourdes hospital to encorporate community involvement in ensuring that the public & all patients receiving treatment in Our Lady of Lourdes General Hospital receive their care in a welcoming integrated manner.
The main roles of the volunteer will be to
provide a friendly welcome and reassuring first impression to patients and visitors
to assist and guide visitors and patients to the various wards, departments and clinics in the hospital.
help to make the experience whilst in the hospital as pleasant as possible in what can be a worrying, overpowering experience for some members of the public and patients.
Volunteer Services will be located at the Health Promotion Desk in the main hospital
Specific tasks will include:
Provide directions & information. Assisting patients/visitors to clinics, departments
Inform staff of patients experiencing significant issues
Please note there may be a delay in processing as all volunteers are garda vetted, will be interviewed and must attend training and information sessions.
Volunteers will be supported by the Volunteer Coordinator
What's required for this position
Excellent Communication Skills,
Organisational Skills,
Friendly manner,
Ability to work as part of a team.
Understanding of and adherence to confidentiality
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 4hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda
Other location details:
Drogheda, Dunleer, Collon, Termonfeckin, Clogherhead
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- References
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Have a positive impact for people at a difficult time. Volunteers in these type of roles have said that volunteering has impacted very positively on their own well being while some volunteers said that it has helped them in their job applications.
