Childline's Drogheda office looking to recruit volunteers

The Childline listening service is now recruiting volunteers for its office in Drogheda.

Childline is the 24/7, free and confidential listening service for children and young people with volunteers there to offer support to those who need it, whenever they need it, no matter the reason.

Childline volunteers come from all walks of life and are united by one common purpose: to help ensure no child or young person in Ireland has to face their challenges alone, no matter how big or small.

Volunteers will do a four-hour weekly shift and receive full training in advance of answering their first contact and ongoing support and upskilling thereafter.

Childline regional supervisor Mary Nolan Durkan says: “Childline volunteers play a vital role in helping to ensure there is always someone there to listen, support and empower children and young people in Ireland when they seek a listening ear.

One of Childline’s volunteers, Dee says that she never expected to get so much back from volunteering in her own life:

“I have learned so many new skills and made friends from all walks of life. We are all united with a common purpose: to make sure every child has somewhere they can turn.”

If you would like more information on becoming a Childline volunteer at the unit in Drogheda and helping the service to listen to children and young people, contact volunteerrecruitment@ispcc.ie