The Royal Hospital Donnybrook: Volunteer Visitors, Receptionists & Drivers

The Royal Hospital Donnybrook (RHD) provides hospital care for people requiring rehabilitation, complex residential care, respite, and day hospital services. The service provided is characterised by a multidisciplinary team approach with medical, nursing and allied health professionals working together in a collaborative and dynamic way to meet the complex needs of people with chronic illness, physical and neuro disability.

What's Involved

Do you have a couple of hours to spare each week and would like to get more involved in your community? Volunteering is a great way to give back. Why not use your time to give one-on-one attention and make a difference to the life of a person living in a hospital setting?

As a Volunteer Visitor, this may include simple everyday activities such as reading the newspaper, doing crosswords, coffee and a chat, and walks around our beautiful grounds.

As a volunteer receptionist you will meeting with visitors, answering calls, providing directions.

Volunteer drivers would largely be involved in driving residents to appointments or events.

Volunteering with us will have a real impact, enhancing the quality of life for a person living in a long term care setting, boosting wellbeing, building confidence and self-esteem.

Volunteer Support

• Induction will be provided before you start.
• Staff will be available if you have any questions or concerns at any stage.

What's required for this position

• Good listening and communication skills.
• A patient caring person, sympathetic, with a non-judgmental approach.
• Can relate well to people with disabilities.
• Practical person and good at using own initiative.
• Empathy and patience. Friendly and reliable.
• Reliable / dependable / flexible
• Understanding and maintaining confidentiality
• Have a positive outlook and is enthusiastic.
• Hospitality/ Befriending
• Personable Skills

Level of English required for this role:

• Fluent English

Times and commitment required for this role

• Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  Morning, Afternoon & Evening

Minimum time commitment: 

• 1 year

Hours required:

•  2hrs Weekly

Other Details

• Location of volunteering opportunity: The Royal Hospital Donnybrook , Morehampton Road, Donnybrook Dublin 4

Screening details for this role:

• Formal Interview
• Garda Vetting
• References
• Application Form
• Identification Check (photo ID etc…)

Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:

• Support/ advice/ recognition
• Supervision
• Initial induction and training
• Insurance cover
• Ongoing training opportunities

Age restrictions:

• Over 18

Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?

• No

Benefits you will receive as a volunteer

• Gaining valuable experience. Helping people who may need support is good for your own wellbeing.

Getting there

• Bus : 46A 145 . Drive: Coming towards city centre through Donnybrook Village . Take the turn left after The Hampton Hotel onto Bloomfield Avenue- the hospital is at the end of the Avenue.

Contact: omccaul@rhd.ie

Registered Charity Number 20001605 Revenue Charity No. CHY 982