June 29, 2022

Technology Project Manager

Role Overview This is a new role and will involve working as part of the Housing Development Unit within the Housing Department of ALONE. The role will support the organisation to deliver on its ambitious target to develop the Housing with Supports (HwS) model of housing in Ireland. Working with […]
June 21, 2022

Technology Development Manager

Background ALONE is a national organisation that supports and empowers older people to age happily and securely at home.  We support individuals and their families, work with other organisations, and campaign nationwide to improve the lives of older people. We work with all older people, including those who are lonely, […]
June 14, 2022

“Increase in elder abuse should result in immediate action”

ALONE calls for introduction of national adult safeguarding legislation on Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022   Dublin, 14th June 2022 ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is highlighting the need for the introduction of national adult safeguarding legislation this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which […]
June 12, 2022

Older people in Kerry need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public in Kerry to volunteer their friendship   Dublin, 12 June 2022 ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Kerry. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community […]
May 11, 2022

Older people in Clare need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public in Clare to volunteer their friendship   Dublin, 11 May 2022 ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Clare. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community […]
May 11, 2022

Older people in Limerick need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public in Limerick to volunteer their friendship Dublin, 11 May 2022  ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Limerick. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community by […]
May 11, 2022

Older people in Cork need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public in Cork to volunteer their friendship Dublin, 11 May 2022  ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Cork. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community by […]
May 11, 2022

Older people in Tipperary need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public in Tipperary to volunteer their friendship   Dublin, 11 May 2022  ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Tipperary. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community […]
May 1, 2022

‘Targeted measures needed to support older people,’ says ALONE

The organisation is calling on the government to introduce targeted measures to support low-income households   May 2022: ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, has today called for government to introduce targeted measures in the next cost of living package. The call comes as a […]
April 27, 2022

MULTI-MILLION EURO DIGITAL SKILLS PROGRAMME FOR OLDER PEOPLE LAUNCHES IN-PERSON TRAINING IN 26 COUNTIES

Vodafone Ireland Foundation with partners Active Retirement Ireland & ALONE launch in-person digital skills training classes for over 65s in Gigabit Hubs and *Public Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) across Ireland Recent Vodafone report reveals just over half (53%) of Irish adults are equipped with basic digital skills and over 65s […]
April 8, 2022

Older people in Roscommon need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public to volunteer their friendship Dublin, April 2022  ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Roscommon. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community by volunteering to participate […]
April 8, 2022

Older people in Mayo need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public to volunteer their friendship Dublin, April 2022  ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Mayo. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community by volunteering to participate […]
April 8, 2022

Older people in Galway need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public to volunteer their friendship Dublin, April 2022  ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting volunteers in Galway. The organisation is encouraging members of the public to get involved in their local community by volunteering to participate […]
March 31, 2022

ALONE calls for cross-Government intervention to protect older people from the ravages of inflation

Dublin, 30th March:  ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, has today called again on the government for a pandemic-like response to alleviate the rising cost of living to help those in greatest need. In light of the latest price increases from Electric Ireland the government […]
March 25, 2022

GLENVEAGH STAFF VOLUNTEER AT ALONE HOUSING FACILITY

Friday 25th March, 2022: Glenveagh employees spent the morning in Dublin city centre, volunteering at charity partner, ALONE’s Housing Facility as part of a Maintenance Volunteering Day. 18 Glenveagh staff volunteered on the day, helping with tasks such as painting, gardening, and general maintenance. This charity day was part of […]
March 22, 2022

Older people in Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare need your support

ALONE is calling for members of the public to volunteer their friendship ALONE, the organisation which supports older people to age at home, is recruiting Telephone Support & Befriending volunteers in Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare. The organisation is encouraging more members of the public to get involved in their local […]
March 15, 2022

‘Pandemic-like response needed to address cost of living crisis’, says ALONE

The organisation believes that more targeted measures to support older people are needed Dublin, 14th March 2022: ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, has today called on the government for a pandemic-like response to alleviate the rising cost of living to help those in greatest […]
February 25, 2022

Support Coordinator – Nationwide.

Background ALONE support older people to age at home. We provide direct, frontline services to people aged 60 and over, through support coordination, support and befriending, housing with support, and the application of assistive technology. We have a network of staff and more than 3,000 volunteers across the country We […]
February 25, 2022

Volunteer Support Officer -VSO- Nationwide.

Background ALONE support older people to age at home. We provide direct, frontline services to people aged 60 and over, through support coordination, support and befriending, housing with support, and the application of assistive technology. We have a network of staff and more than 3,000 volunteers across the country We […]
February 24, 2022

‘Normal rules don’t apply to older people’

ALONE asks the public to respect older people’s boundaries and preferences as further restrictions in Ireland are removed Dublin, 23rd February 2022    ALONE, the organisation that supports older people to age at home, is asking members of the public to be respectful of older people’s boundaries and preferences as Ireland […]