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What is the number of Senior Help Line? |
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The telephone number is 1850 440 444.
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What are the opening hours? |
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Senior Help Line is open as follows: Mon/Tues/Thurs 10am - 10pm and Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun 10am - 4pm and 7pm - 10pm, 365 days of the year.
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Will I have to give my name if I call? |
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No, you don’t have to give your name, where you live or give any information you don’t want. The volunteer may give their name and town location if you ask.
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Do I have to be an older person to 'phone? |
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No. While the help line is primarily for older callers, people of all ages do contact.
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How much does a call cost? |
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You can contact Senior Help Line at a cost of a local call anywhere in Ireland.
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Can I talk to the same person each time? |
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With some hundreds of volunteers, each working at different times, it would not be possible to talk to the same person each time. However, each volunteer is trained to give a courteous, friendly and empathic response to each genuine caller.
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Do you need to have a big problem to 'phone? |
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Callers contact for all kinds of reasons - they may feel lonely and want a chat, they may want to share a problem, big or small, they may want information about a local service or national entitlement. Your wish to call us is sufficient reason for us to listen.
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Can I call back a number of times if I need to? |
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Yes, you are welcome to call us again, and many callers do so.
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How could I become a Senior Help Line volunteer? |
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Volunteers are normally recruited through existing groups such as active retirement associations and other local voluntary groups. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you can:
-contact the National training Officer at
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-call the National Office and leave your details: 0649557766
-write to us, giving us your contact details: Senior Help Line, Third Age Centre, Summerhill, Co Meath
-For more information, email
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Our training department will contact you and inform you of the next step in becoming a volunteer.
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