Looking to do some volunteer work

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October 20, 2008 at 11:22 am #3222

Deirdre
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Hi everybody,

I have previously worked with groups of underprivilaged children as a volunteer and loved it. I am looking to do similar work again. If there is anyone out there that is looking for help (perhaps has a child with a disability) or if anyone knows of any local organisations I would love to hear from you.

October 20, 2008 at 12:22 pm #66532

Happymammy
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Fair play to you Deirdre, you should try jacinta walsh she runs the abacus centres etc as far as i know. Maybe Admin has her number.

October 20, 2008 at 12:43 pm #66533

kasia
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hi
have a look on this site:
http://www.volunteerdrogheda.ie/
lots of information and search site for volunteer oportunities.
good luck

October 20, 2008 at 4:06 pm #66540

libby1
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Hi Deirdre

I am chairperson of a voluntary body , we are Drogheda Special Olympics Club – we meet on a Monday evening if you are interested..

October 20, 2008 at 8:16 pm #66543

scole1
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try the 5th floor in OLOL children’s ward, they’re looking for people, if you contact them first they’ll put you in touch with playwell, they’re the group that runs it…..they look for just 2and half hrs a week…..

October 23, 2008 at 10:52 am #66685

Jedt
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Hi Deirdre,

Have you heard of the PlayWell group? They volunteer to play with sick children in hospital, including OLOL in Drogheda. Their aim is to take the child’s mind off their illness and to give the parents a break if they want to get a cup of tea or have a little walk outside.

Their website is http://www.childreninhospital.ie/volunintro.html and they seem to be looking for volunteers.

Good luck!
Siobhan
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