About North West Hospice
The North West Hospice provides specialist palliative care services for people living with life-limiting illness in our community. We cover Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and West Cavan.
What's Involved
Attend once per week to offer bio-energy healing to in-patients in consultation with the clinical staff.
What's required for this position
Professionally qualified. Good communication skills. Empathic and respectful of confidentiality and data protection. Able to engage with people of all ages at various stages of their end of life journey.
- Fitness/ Health/ Beauty
- 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: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
In the Hospice on the Mall, Sligo town
Other location details:
N/A
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
By using their particular skills to provide additional support and physical comfort to people in managing their end of life experience
Getting there
10-15 minutes walk from the Sligo bus and train stations.,
