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VOLUNTEER CENTRES IRELAND has again urged members of the public to reach out to their older neighbours during the cold spell to make sure that they are OK.
MET Éireann has issued additional warnings today (6 JANUARY) saying that sub-zero temperatures are sent to continue into next week.
Many older people have become trapped in their own homes as the icy conditions and snow are preventing them from venturing outside or from picking up much needed groceries.
Dr. Yvonne McKenna, CEO of Volunteer Centres Ireland said: ‘You don’t have to be affiliated with a voluntary organisation to help older people during winter. Just ring your neighbours doorbell to check that they are mobile - perhaps offer to fetch their groceries.’
Meanwhile Ireland’s network of volunteer centres has seen a surge of interest in volunteering opportunities as a result of the cold snap.
“Mush like the floods in 2009, this spell of bad weather is bringing out the best in local communities around Ireland,” said Dr McKenna.
Anyone interested in volunteering during the cold spell should contact their local volunteer centre or visit www.volunteer.ie
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