Prisoners' Families Infoline to be launched, now seeking operators

"Prisoners' Families Infoline Ltd - a unique new telephone information line supporting the families and friends of prisoners and ex-prisoners who are at present marginalised and without a voice.

"It will offer a range of information, non-judgemental support and a listening ear. It will be based in Tallaght Village.

"We are currently recruiting 2 part-time telephone operators to launch and run the Infoline.

Prisoners' Families Helpline is a voluntary organisation established to help meet the needs of families and friends of prisoners.

"Skills required: Experience on a voluntary helpline preferred. Excellent communication skills, ability to work on own initiative, knowledge of wide range of social issues necessary. Computer skills required for administrative and record-keeping purposes.

"Training in telephone helpline skills will be offered.

"The successful applicants will be offered a one-year fixed-term contract of 9 hours per week. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

"Closing dates for applications is 20th December 2006 at 6.00 p.m.Interviews will be conducted in early January 2007.

"Applications enclosing CV to be sent to
Veronica McCabe
1 Silchester Wood,
Glenageary, Co. Dublin.

Or: email on vmccabe@eircom.net "

From: Community Exchange