Childline (Drogheda): Volunteers Needed
Have you got 4 hours a week to support, encourage, listen and empower children and young people who engage in our service?
We’re looking for volunteers for our Childline unit in Drogheda, available on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays.
Who we are: Childline is Ireland’s 24-hour national listening service for all children and young people (up to and including the age of 18) in Ireland. It is private, confidential and non-judgemental and can be contacted for free from anywhere in Ireland. Children contact Childline to talk about any issue on their mind. Some children who contact Childline may feel upset, or isolated, while others simply contact Childline to chat about their day or share their hopes and dreams.
The role: The role of a Childline volunteer involves providing a listening service over the phone and via our web chat function. Using active listening skills and approaching each call or text in an empathetic, non-directive and non-judgmental way, we provide every user of the service with a platform where they are heard, their feelings are validated, and their options explored. Every Childline volunteer is integral to providing Ireland’s only 24-hour free Listening service for children and young people. Our volunteers offer essential support, creating a safe space for children to share their feelings, experiences, triumphs, and challenges.