We are continuing our online supports for our Active Retirement members. Here is this week’s version of the Activity Pack which also includes some previous material.
Each week will see new material and activities our members can enjoy. Be sure to get involved.
As always, if you have any questions or just feel the need to get in touch Jenna is available on 087 604 1703 or through email activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ie
A safe place where people learn and grow,
that serves our needs and enriches our lives
in a supportive, fun and caring environment’
Our organisation
Ozanam House is a community resource centre run by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. It is located on the site of the original clothing and furniture warehouse in a building that has also been used by the Society for a variety of purposes for over 100 years. Since our opening in September 2002 we have continued to develop various programmes and projects aimed at addressing the issue of social exclusion as well as the many needs of the local community in Dublin’s north inner city. The centre now offers over 600 programme places to more than 500 people per week where our youngest member is 2 and our eldest is 96. We also engage 75 active volunteers who share their time and skills each week for the benefit of others.
Active Retirement – Our Programme
We organise activities like physical fitness programmes, board games, cross words, table quizzes, darts, bowls, bingo, and specific courses which vary over time – for example, Irish and How to Use your Mobile Phone. In addition, guest speakers on topics of relevance to the group are scheduled on a monthly basis. Outings are also organised on a monthly basis in consultation with the group. A Summer programme takes place in the month of July. But perhaps the most important function of the group is the social aspect as many of our members live alone. To reach our full potential and to achieve our goals in the group, we seek new volunteers from time to time to support the ARG co-ordinator deliver a quality and professional programme to the members.
Overview of the volunteer role
To reach our full potential and to achieve our goals in the centre we are constantly seeking new volunteers to come on board to share their skills and knowledge with people undertaking our Chair-Yoga classes.
Tasks
Time commitment
The Yoga class runs Mondays from 11.30am – 12.30pm. The Yoga volunteer should commit to one class per month plus extra time for the preparation of the class (the exact times and dates of working will be agreed between the volunteer and the programme co-ordinator). The volunteer should commit to a minimum period of nine months. This covers 3 terms with each term lasting 10 weeks. This offers consistency to a class level and offers the volunteer the opportunity to develop that class well over time.
Skills, Experience & Qualities Required
Training & Induction
Support & Supervision
The co-ordinator will be
responsible for the supervision of the volunteer. Volunteers will meet with
their co-ordinator either in one-to-one meetings, or in larger group meetings
to discuss ongoing progress and any issues arising.
General volunteer meetings, for all volunteers, will take place twice a year,
in May and November.
Benefits
A safe place where people learn and grow,
that serves our needs and enriches our lives
in a supportive, fun and caring environment’
Our organisation & the programme
Ozanam House is a community resource centre run by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. It is located on the site of the original clothing and furniture warehouse in a building that has also been used by the Society for a variety of purposes for over 100 years. Since our opening in September 2002 we have continued to develop various programmes and projects aimed at addressing the issue of social exclusion as well as the many needs of the local community.
One of
these programmes is our Active Retirement Group (ARG). This group is open to
people over the age of 55. The group aims to provide members with a social
environment and outlet where they engage in activities to develop skills which
help improve their physical health while keeping alive their mental capacity,
as well as their social and emotive wellbeing.
Overview of the Volunteer Role
We organize activities like physical
fitness programmes, board games, cross words, table quizzes, darts, bowls,
bingo, and specific courses which vary over time – for example, Irish and How
to Use your Mobile Phone. In addition, guest speakers on topics of relevance to
the group are scheduled on a monthly basis. Outings are also organised on a
monthly basis in consultation with the group. A Summer programme takes place in
the month of July. But perhaps the most important function of the group is the
social aspect as many of our members live alone. To reach
our full potential and to achieve our goals in the group, we seek new volunteers
from time to time to support the ARG co-ordinator deliver a quality and professional
programme to the members.
Tasks for Friday Volunteers
Time Commitment
Volunteers are expected to undertake shopping between
9.30am and 11am and call out bingo from 11.15am to 12.30pm. Volunteers for the Friday role have the
option of alternating every second Friday with another volunteer.
It is our expectation that volunteers will commit to working with the Active
Retirement Group for a minimum of one year.
Other Volunteers
In addition, we welcome applications from potential volunteers who have specific expertise or skills which they can contribute. For example, volunteers in the past have delivered training in First Aid, taught specific crafts to the group, and donated reflexology treatments. The time commitment for these volunteers will vary and be agreed in advance with the co-ordinator.
Skills, Experience & Qualities
Training & Induction
Support & Supervision
The co-ordinator will be responsible for the supervision of the volunteer. Volunteers will meet with their co-ordinator either in one-to-one meetings, or in larger meetings with other ARG volunteers to discuss ongoing progress and any issues arising.
General Ozanam House volunteer meetings, for all volunteers, will take place twice a year, in May and November.
Benefits
that serves our needs and enriches our lives
in a supportive, fun and caring environment
Our organisation & the programme
Ozanam House is a community resource centre run by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. It is located on the site of the original clothing and furniture warehouse in a building that has also been used by the Society for a variety of purposes for over 100 years. Since our opening in September 2002, we have continued to develop various programmes and projects aimed at addressing the issue of social exclusion as well as the many needs of the local community.
Some examples of these programmes and projects are a childcare centre providing pre-school and after-school care, youth programmes including homework clubs, youth clubs and summer projects. The centre also provides a suite of adult education programmes, such as computers, cookery, dance and dressmaking and various community programmes for the older generation including an older Men’s group and an active retirement group.
Overview of the Volunteer Role
To identify your area of expertise
and specific skills that can be used to facilitate a series of workshops that would
benefit one of the centre’s programmes mentioned above.
Examples of these are:
Tasks
Time commitment
The exact times and dates of working will be agreed between the volunteer and the programme co-ordinator. The volunteer should consider committing to the time of the classes/workshops plus extra time for the planning and preparation of the classes/workshops.
Skills, Experience & Qualities Required
Training & Support
Benefits
If you have a skill or qualification in an area that you feel will benefit Ozanam House please contact us!
A meeting will be arranged.
The last outing of the year before the Summer Project for the Active Retirement Group. The morning started with tea and scones in the Chocolate Factory and then we strolled to the Henrietta Street Tenement Museum for a very engaging guided tour which everyone loved.
About the Active Retirement Group:
This group is open to people over the age of 55. The group aims to provide members with a social environment and outlet where they engage in activities to develop skills which help improve their physical health while keeping alive their mental capacity, as well as their social and emotive well being.
Overview of the Volunteer Role:
We organize activities like physical fitness programmes, board games, cross words, table quizzes, darts, bowls, bingo, and specific courses which vary over time – for example, Irish and How to Use your Mobile Phone. In addition, guest speakers on topics of relevance to the group are scheduled on a monthly basis. Outings are also organised on a monthly basis in consultation with the group.
A Summer programme takes place in the month of July. But perhaps the most important function of the group is the social aspect as many of our members live alone. To reach our full potential and to achieve our goals in the group, we seek new volunteers from time to time to support the ARG coordinator deliver a quality and professional programme to the members.
Tasks for Friday Volunteers:
Time Commitment:
Volunteers are expected to attend for one day a week – either a Monday or Wednesday – from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
It is also our expectation that volunteers will commit to working with the Active Retirement Group for a minimum of one year.
About the Active Retirement Group:
This group is open to people over the age of 55. The group aims to provide members with a social environment and outlet where they engage in activities to develop skills which help improve their physical health while keeping alive their mental capacity, as well as their social and emotive well being.
Overview of the Volunteer Role:
We organize activities like physical fitness programmes, board games, cross words, table quizzes, darts, bowls, bingo, and specific courses which vary over time – for example, Irish and How to Use your Mobile Phone. In addition, guest speakers on topics of relevance to the group are scheduled on a monthly basis. Outings are also organised on a monthly basis in consultation with the group.
A Summer programme takes place in the month of July. But perhaps the most important function of the group is the social aspect as many of our members live alone. To reach our full potential and to achieve our goals in the group, we seek new volunteers from time to time to support the ARG coordinator deliver a quality and professional programme to the members.
Tasks for Friday Volunteers:
Time Commitment:
Volunteers are expected to undertake shopping between 9.30am and 11am and call out bingo from 11.15am to 12.30pm.
Volunteers for the Friday role have the option of alternating every second Friday with another volunteer.
It is our expectation that volunteers will commit to working with the Active Retirement Group for a minimum of one year.
Ozanam House is now recruiting volunteers to work with the Men’s Group on Tuesdays and Fridays, 2pm – 5pm.
Overview of the Volunteer Role
We organize activities like computers, exercise, cookery, relaxation and regular outings. But perhaps the most important function of the group is offering its members a social outlet, a place to come and make or meet friends, to develop their confidence and sense of self-respect and self-worth. To reach our full potential and to achieve our goals in the group, we are constantly seeking new volunteers to support the men’s group co-ordinator deliver a qualitative and professional programme to the members.
Tasks
Skills, Experience & Qualities Required
Training & Induction
Time commitment
The group takes place each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:00pm to 5:00 pm
Volunteers are expected to attend for at least one afternoon per week (the exact times and dates of working will be agreed between the volunteer and the programme co-ordinator). The volunteer should commit to a minimum period of nine months.
Other volunteers
In addition, we welcome applications from potential volunteers who have specific expertise or skills which they can contribute. The time commitment for these volunteers will vary and be agreed in advance with the co-ordinator.
Benefits
If you interested in this role, please contact us now!
Phone: 01-8742804
Email: admin@ozanamhouse.ie
Every year, the active retirement group goes to the Third Age Centre in Summerhill in County Meath. About 200 people from different groups gather for a roast chicken dinner followed by an afternoon of music from the showband era and lots of dancing. This is always a very enjoyable afternoon – the dance floor is full from the get go and there is much talk of sore feet on the way home on the bus
We always celebrate birthdays in the active retirement group with a card signed by everybody and a cake with candles. One of our members is a sprightly seventy-six today.
In March, we met first of all in the Muse Café in Easons for a light breakfast before making our way to the Wax Museum. Everyone enjoyed the outing and had a lot of fun posing with popular characters.
About the Active Retirement Group:
This group is open to people over the age of 55. The group aims to provide members with a social environment and outlet where they engage in activities to develop skills which help improve their physical health while keeping alive their mental capacity, as well as their social and emotive well being.
Overview of the Volunteer Role:
We organize activities like physical fitness programmes, board games, cross words, table quizzes, darts, bowls, bingo, and specific courses which vary over time – for example, Irish and How to Use your Mobile Phone. In addition, guest speakers on topics of relevance to the group are scheduled on a monthly basis. Outings are also organised on a monthly basis in consultation with the group.
A Summer programme takes place in the month of July. But perhaps the most important function of the group is the social aspect as many of our members live alone. To reach our full potential and to achieve our goals in the group, we seek new volunteers from time to time to support the ARG coordinator deliver a quality and professional programme to the members.
Tasks for Friday Volunteers:
Time Commitment:
Volunteers are expected to undertake shopping between 9.30am and 11am and call out bingo from 11.15am to 12.30pm.
Volunteers for the Friday role have the option of alternating every second Friday with another volunteer.
It is our expectation that volunteers will commit to working with the Active Retirement Group for a minimum of one year.