Bodywhys - The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland

Bodywhys is currently recruiting face to face support group volunteers in the Sligo area. What is a Bodywhys support group? Commitment: Volunteers are required to commit to the service for 2 - 4 hours per month, and a minimum of one year.Requirements: To be considered for a voluntary position within Bodywhys you must be:* Over 20 years of age* A ...Continue reading

Bodywhys are currently looking for volunteers to facilitate our 'Be Body Positive' Schools Programme in secondary schools in the Dublin area. The programme aims to provide students with information on eating disorders and to discuss body image and self esteem. Criteria for Volunteers on the Schools Programme: Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent Presentation skills Knowledge of mental health issues affecting ...Continue reading

Bodywhys are currently seeking volunteer support group facilitators in the following areas: - Galway - Lucan - Mullingar Volunteers are required to commit to the service for a minimum of one year (2 - 4 hours a month).To be considered for a voluntary position within Bodywhys you must be: - Over 20 years of age - A good listener - Have an ability to empathise with ...Continue reading

An information and volunteer recruitment evening will be held at Sligo Park Hotel Pearse Road, Sligo Tuesday, May 17th, 7:30pm Speakers will include Deirdre Ryan, psychologist, along with a speaker from Bodywhys. Find out where to find support, how to approach someone who may be affected by an eating disorder, and what services are available.Volunteer recruitment will take ...Continue reading

Bodywhys is currently recruiting support group volunteers in the Waterford area. Volunteers are required to commit to the service for a minimum of one year (2 - 4 hours a month).To be considered for a voluntary position within Bodywhys you must be:    * Over 20 years of age    * A good listener    * Have an ability to empathise with others    * Undergo Garda vetting ...Continue reading

Bodywhys is currently recruiting helpline volunteers, online group facilitators and volunteers for the email support service. Volunteers are required to commit to the service for a minimum of one year (2 - 4 hours a month).To be considered for a voluntary position within Bodywhys you must be:    * Over 20 years of age    * A good listener    * Have an ability to empathise ...Continue reading

Bodywhys are recruiting volunteers nationwide to deliver the ‘Be Body Positive’ schools programme.The ‘Be Body Positive’ youth-focussed campaign was launched during eating disorders awareness week in February.  The aim of this campaign is to help young people to feel more positive about their bodies.  As part of our ‘Be Body Positive’ campaign we are interested in recruiting volunteers to ...Continue reading

Volunteer support group facilitators are currently being sought in the Waterford area. Interested parties should attend the information and volunteer recruitment evening at the Tower Hotel, Waterford on September 24th. Further information on volunteering with Bodywhys is available here.Continue reading