About Social & Resource Centre
The Social & Resource Centre is a neighbourhood centre located in an old corporation area active since 1984. Their aim is to enable local people to live a more social integrated life. They provide social activities such as Bingo on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and other social gatherings on Wednesday afternoons.
What's Involved
Volunteers who can bring new energy to a Wednesday afternoon club for over 60's are required.
The volunteer would facilitate activities such as music sessions, gentle exercise, basic arts, crafts, knitting and other activities of interest.
The club is informal with a friendly chat and a cup of tea after the activity. They meet at 7.00 pm for around 2 hours each Tuesday evening.
What's required for this position
If the volunteer has a skill or an interest in crafts, gentle exercise, playing music or singing, this would be an advantage. The ability to be friendly and to put people at ease.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 month
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Cork
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Physical Disability
- Sensory Disability
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers who have come to this group over the years have found it a very worthwhile experience.
