ESC: 12 month volunteering in homeless shelter

Name: ESC: 12 month volunteering in homeless shelter
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2027-09-11
Location: Dublin, Ireland

Code: 51823 Copied

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

The project will take place across seven residential services operated by Depaul. In each Host Project, the participant will be responsible for developing and leading a programme of fun and social activities which is complementary to the service provision delivered by the staff team. Six young volunteers will have a quality volunteering experience which will enable their personal development in terms of soft skills, independent living and proficiency in the English language, allowing them to gain experience in the social care sector and explore new career possibilities in a supportive environment. The seven host projects are: Sundial House; Orchid House; Back Lane; Peter's Place; Tus Nua, Little Britain Street, Rendu Apartments. Please see the volunteering section of our website at: https://ie.depaulcharity.org/get-involved/volunteering, for further information and to access our application form contact us on [email protected]

🏠 Accommodation on site

Provided accommodation for ESC participants in a safe, warm house in a residential area of Dublin city, amenable by public transport. Each participant has their own bedroom. The organisation keeps the house supplied with basics such as food staples, sanitary items and cleaning products, and food is available at some of the host projects. ESC participants receive weekly 'pocket money' to cover living expenses. All of the host projects are located within walking distance of the accommodation, with the exception of one; travel allowance is made available for the volunteer in that case.

🎒 Leisure activities

Depaul provides a thorough organisational induction for all participants, along with regular training throughout the placement. Participants learn about homelessness and addiction, low threshold, harm reduction and trauma informed care practices, along with development of practical and interpersonal skills. Fire safety, HASSAP, manual handling and child protection form part of the suite of training made available, and participants will undergo presentation skills and project management development. Additional training is discussed during regular supervision and mentoring sessions.

⚠️ Requirements

The Participant profile: Placements are open to applicants from participant countries, between the ages of 20-30. We look for participants who are highly motivated, with a passion for social justice and can bring their energy and enthusiasm to brighten the lives of our service users. Ideal candidates are adaptable, proactive and able to interact well with all types of people. We work with some very vulnerable people, so a certain resilience is required, and an ability to give and receive feedback effectively. No prior experience is necessary, but we would like you to consider how your knowledge, skills and experiences can form meaningful projects.
Deadline: 31/05/2026 12:00

ℹ️ Additional information

The project is implemented under the European Solidarity Corps Programme, financed by the European Commission.
The participating organisations have to be mindful of these needs as they are responsible for providing a respectful and trusting hosting environment. At the same time, the organisations participating in the initiative devote a great deal of time, energy and resources to set up a high-quality activity; they should therefore expect that European Solidarity Corps participants show a similar level of respect for the local communities and the people that are directly concerned by the activities (https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/mission_en).
What do we provide ?

Training before and after the project
Health insurance during your project
round-trip travel reimbursement
accommodation and food
pocket money
language course
Return Week-end
Youth Pass and SVI international Volunteer passport

Before applying for this volunteering project, you need to enroll yourself at European Solidarity Corps Platform (https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity_en) and specify your European Solidarity Corps Participant Number (PRN).
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
Contact the ESC coordinator at +32 2 888 67 13 to get more informations.

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📅 Available sessions

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12/09/2026 → 11/09/2027

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Deadline: 31/05/2026

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Dublin, Ireland

Ireland

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Irish Standard Time

Local time: 21:55 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English