Video: Talking homelessness

One volunteer's experience of volunteering for the Simon Community.

Sit back on a swing and listen to Megan Cleary, long-term Simon Community volunteer, talk about homelessness in Ireland and what her experience has been like so far.

For more information on how YOU can volunteer with the Simon Communities of Ireland look here.

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