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 seek volunteers for our 'Be Body Positive' schools programme in the Dublin area. The 'Be Body Positive' schools programme is for young people aged 12-20 in the secondary school and youth group setting. The aim of the programme is to encourage discussion in the area of body image and self esteem, to provide relevant information on eating disorders and ...Continue reading

To celebrate European Year of Volunteering, we will be holding a big band night on Friday, September 23rd from 8pm at Kielys, Mount Merrion.This event will feature a seventeen piece big band along with Sean Hession singing Sinatra. Entry to event is free, with donations taken on the night in aid of Bodywhys.*** A raffle will be held on ...Continue reading

We are currently working on our Strategic Plan for 2011-2014. As part of this process we hope to gather the views of service users, health professionals and the wider community so that we can prioritise different areas of our work. Please take a few minutes to fill in our short survey which is online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s ...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

From February 1st changes have been made to the Bodywhys Helpline to move towards more standardised hours of operation. The new helpline hours are as follows: Monday 19:30-21:30 Tuesday 10:30-12:30 Wednesday 19:30-21:30 Thursday 10:30-12:30 Friday 10:30-12:30 Sunday 19:30-21:30   Bodywhys are always looking for new volunteers for our helpline ...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