Overview
Mendicity Board Member Recruitment
February 2026
Who We Are
Mendicity, Dublin's oldest working charity, has been serving the city's most vulnerable for 208 years.
Throughout its extensive history, Mendicity has had many notable figures as Directors, such as Daniel O'Connell and members of the Bewley family.
Today, we continue our tradition of support by providing free meals, hygiene facilities, and advocacy to individuals experiencing homelessness and marginalisation.
Our centre is open 80 hours each week across 6 days, offering a welcoming space for those in need.
Our Mission
It is our mission to disrupt and prevent the cycle of homelessness by enabling and empowering individuals to become self-sufficient members of their communities
Our Service
Currently located in Island St, off Ushers Quay, Mendicity offers services free of charge, including:
A meal service (3 meals daily + snacks/tea/coffee)
Daytime shelter with access to Wi-Fi and charging facilities
Hygiene: shower, laundry, hygiene packs, clean clothes
Advocacy, and accommodation & employment support
Access to GP healthcare through Safety Net Primary Care
Social Enterprise, offering employment to people experiencing homelessness
The provision of a safe and non-threatening city centre place offering food, friendship and support to the isolated, marginalised and vulnerable aims to empower people to move away from homelessness to a full engagement in community life.
At present, Mendicity is a company limited by guarantee and employees 13 staff.
About the Role
Support the charity's mission and uphold its values.
Contribute to the development and oversight of strategic plans.
Who We're Looking For
Individuals with a passion for social justice and homelessness support.
New members to ensure the relevance and sustainability of Mendicity and continue to fulfil our vision and mission we are now seeking new Board members.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining Mendicity as a board member, please send a brief expression of interest to info@mendicity.org FAO: Aileen Cashman by the 27th February.
The Board hope to appoint new directors by the end of March 2026.
Current member of the board Aileen Cashman will coordinate this recruitment on behalf of the board of directors.
For further information about Mendicity, visit our website at mendicity.org.
Join us in making a lasting difference in Dublin.
Together, we can continue Mendicity's proud and positive legacy of compassion and community support.
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