Order of Malta Dundalk seeking new recruits

Local voluntary service Order of Malta Dundalk is looking to recruit new members.

The appeal for new recruits comes after demand for the service increased by over 20% in the last two years.

The Order of Malta is open to all. The service meets on Monday nights from 8pm to 10pm each week in Mill Street. The cadet unit is looking for members between the ages of 10 to 16 years while the senior unit is recruiting for ages 16 and up.

The Order of Malta is a charity that devotes its time to voluntary, community and first aid services. First aid duties include working at locations such as football matches, horse races, nightclubs and concerts. Community duties include hospital transfers and nursing home visits. The charity also provides public first aid courses.

In 2014, the Dundalk Order of Malta carried out a total of 199 duties. 113 of those duties were first aid services and 86 of these duties were community services. There was a grand total of 2,025 man hours, which is slightly more than the previous year.

“It has been an incredibly busy year for us with hundreds of duties in the community. We urge young people and adults to join for a really rewarding experience,” said David Caldwell, PRO of the Order of Malta.

“Being a member of the Order of Malta voluntary service to me is a privilege, helping people, learning vital skills and meeting new people all make it so rewarding and enjoyable,” added local student Erica Murphy, who has been a member of the Order for the last two years.

There is no experience required to join the Order as everyone will be trained. This training ranges from basic level first aid all the way up to EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). Some of the vital skills covered in this training are CPR, using a defibrillator, spinal immobilisation and basic slings and dressing.

For more information on the Order of Malta contact Officer in Charge Caitriona Clarke at 0879356381 or Duty Officer Paul Duffy at 0879371272. Visit www.orderofmaltaireland.org or email dundalk@orderofmalta.ie

The Friary Youth Club to host quiz night tomorrow

The Friary Youth Club’s annual quiz takes place this Thursday night at 8.30pm in Byrne’s Pub on Hill Street.

The event has been organised to raise funds for a defibrillator with a table costing €25 on the night, including refreshments

The Friary Youth Club (FYC) is a non-profit making organization which relies heavily on donations and fundraising events such as this to fund its weekly activities, equipment and leader training in areas such as first aid and child protection.

First aid course in Haggardstown this week

An occupational first aid course will take place in St Fursey’s National School in Haggardstown this week.

The course takes place over three days – Thursday November 20^th, Thursday November 27^th and Friday November 28^th – and is health and safety approved.

The course costs €225 with further details and registration available by calling 086 6069210 or by logging on to www.safelives.ie

First aid course in Haggardstown next week

A three day FETAC level five Occupational First Aid Course will take place in St Fursey’s NS on the Marlbog Road in Haggardstown next week.

The course runs from Wednesday to Friday September 24^th-26^th and costs €250 to enrol in.

For further details or to sign-up contact Joan McAdam on 0866069210.

Manual handling course being held in Dundalk next week

Joan McAdam of safelives.ie will be holding a manual handling and people handling course in Dundalk next week.

The course will take place on Thursday April 3^rd with further information and registration available by contacting Joan on 0866069210.

It will be held in the Creative Spark building on Clontygora Avenue, off the Inner Relief Road.

Order of Malta Dundalk launches urgent recruitment drive

The Order of Malta in Dundalk, is looking to recruit new members for the organisation as demand for the voluntary service has increased by over 20% in the last year.

Membership of the Order of Malta is open to everyone. The voluntary service meets on a Monday at 8pm to 10pm every week in Mill Street. The cadet unit is looking for members between the ages of 10 to 16 years while the senior unit is recruiting for ages 16 and up.

The Order of Malta is a charity that devotes its time to voluntary, community and First Aid services. First Aid duties include working at locations such as football matches, horseraces, nightclubs and concerts. Community duties include hospital transfers and nursing home visits.

The charity also provides public First Aid courses. In 2013, the Dundalk Order of Malta carried out a total of 198 duties. 128 of those duties were first aid services and 80 of these duties were community services. There was a grand total of 2,352 man hours, which is a leap of 500 hours from last year.

“It has been an incredibly busy year for us with hundreds of duties in the community. We urge young people and adults to join for a really rewarding experience,” said David Caldwell, PRO of the Order of Malta.

“Being a member of the Order of Malta Voluntary service to me is a privilege, helping people, learning vital skills and meeting new people all make it so rewarding and enjoyable,” added local student Niamh Fergus, who has been a member of the Order for the last five years.

There is no experience required to join the Order as everyone will be trained. This training ranges from basic level First Aid all the way up to EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). Some of the vital skills covered in this training are CPR, using a defibrillator, spinal immobilisation and basic slings and dressing.

For more information on the Order of Malta contact Officer in Charge Caitriona Clarke at 0879356381 or Duty Officer Paul Duffy at 0879371272. Alternatively visit www.orderofmaltaireland.org or email dundalk@orderofmalta.ie

First aid courses in Dundalk next week

Joan McAdam of safelives.ie will be holding occupational first aid courses in Dundalk next week.

The three-day course will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with further information and registration available by contacting Joan on 0866069210.

It will be held in the Creative Spark building on Clontogora Avenue off the Inner Relief Road.