Volunteer

Our volunteers matter to us because they make moments matter for the people in our care.

 

Our volunteers come from all walks of life, age groups and life experiences.  Every volunteer is important to us.

You may never have interacted with someone living with dementia and you may be a little apprehensive. For others, our home may be very familiar and it can also evoke very emotional experiences. Whatever experience you may have had in the past, everyone always has a first day here in Saint Joseph’s Shankill and our Volunteer Support Team, staff and families are with you every step of the way.

We can honestly say that you will gain more from your experience here by making a difference, meeting new people, having fun and being part of your local community.

We are very grateful to our donors through the Community Foundation of Ireland for their generosity in supporting our Volunteer and Community programme.     

We are delighted to be the first nursing home in Ireland to achieve and renew the Investing in Volunteers quality mark.

Investing in Volunteers aims to improve the quality of the volunteering experience for all volunteers and demonstrates that organisations value the enormous contribution made by their volunteers.  Investing in Volunteers is delivered in partnership with Volunteer Now.

Our volunteer roles 

We currently do not have any volunteer roles available. If you would like to register your interest in volunteering with us, please complete our Expression of Interest form. We will contact you when there is a suitable role available. Thank you!

Get in touch if you would like to volunteer with us.

 

Volunteers must adhere to hand hygiene policy of Bare Below the Elbows, which includes no nail varnish or gel nails, watches/bracelets or stoned rings.

Meet some of our amazing Volunteer Team!

Ann

Pre-COVID Ann was a Reception Volunteer and helped at our fundraising events. She also helped out with our mask making during the lockdowns and was a member of our Volunteer Committee. She is currently an Admin Support Volunteer and one of our Butterfly Buddies for new volunteers.

Having worked full time for 38 years I took a voluntary redundancy package in 2013. I took a year out before committing to any volunteering. An article in the Scan Magazine about Saint Joseph’s and their need for volunteers piqued my interest and I got in touch. I enjoyed my stints on Reception pre-Covid 19 and look forward to returning there in person whenever Public Health Rules allow. Assisting at fundraising events has been rewarding and I got to meet one of my heroes, Norah Casey.  I have been amazed by the fantastic atmosphere in St Joseph’s and the dedication of staff and volunteers. I had assumed it would be a gloomy place but in fact it truly is a ‘Home from Home’ for the residents.

How to volunteer with us

For Volunteer Roles in St Joseph’s:

      1. Contact us by email: volunteer@sjog.ie or on 01 282 3000 to have a chat about volunteering with us or complete the Expression of Interest form and we will contact you.
      2. Complete our Volunteer Application Form
      3. Complete our Garda Vetting Form (if applicable – this will depend on your role) and provide two proofs of identity/address
      4. Once your application is accepted (following reference checks and Garda Vetting, where applicable) you will be invited to an Induction and Orientation session with other new volunteers
      5. Next you’ll need to complete mandatory training.
      6. Then you’re ready to start volunteering with us with the support of staff and other volunteers (if you wish you will also have a Butterfly Buddy to help you settle in – that’s another volunteer in the same or similar role to you)
      7. We’ll check-in to see how you’re settling in.

 

Or why not encourage your company or workplace to get involved with us?  Find out more about Corporate Support and volunteering HERE