Would you like to make hospital a happier place for a child? If so, the Children in Hospital Ireland charity would love to hear from you.
Children in Hospital Ireland (CHI), has been one of Ireland’s leading children’s charities providing play and fun for sick children in hospitals around the country since 1970 and is now recruiting volunteers to support children and families in Drogheda through play.
They welcome and encourage play volunteer applications from men and women, from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, all they ask is that volunteers are aged 18 years and over, enthusiastic, reliable, have 2-3 hours per week to give, and can commit to volunteering for a year.
CIH are running an Information and Interview evening on Wednesday October 26th at 6pm. Successful candidates will then be invited to attend a training session to be held on Saturday 12th November from 10.30am-4pm.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer with Children in Hospital Ireland please contact Julia through office@childreninhospital.ie call her on (01) 290 3510, or visit https://childreninhospital.ie/volunteer/.
Please do not contact the hospital directly, details can be requested from Children in Hospital Ireland.
Hospitalisation can be a very stressful experience for both children and parents. Play helps to alleviate some of that anxiety. Simple play activities introduce a reassuring normality to a strange hospital environment. It is a natural part of a child’s life and aids recovery. It also helps the child to build relationships and make new friends, and above all brings fun into the child’s life.
All volunteers will undergo Garda Vetting/Police Clearance through Children in Hospital Ireland, and must be fully vaccinated against COVID19. A comprehensive training programme and ongoing support will be provided for volunteers.
