About Horizons (Formerly Cope Foundation)
Horizons (Formerly Cope Foundation) founded in 1957 supports over 2,800 children and adults of every ability to live ‘Your Life, Your Way’. We offer services and supports through our growing network of over 70+ locations right across Cork city and county. Our centres/supports can be found dotted throughout the city as well as: Ballincollig; Mitchelstown; Fermoy; Midleton; Cobh; Carrigaline; Douglas; Clonakilty; Bandon; Skibbereen; Macroom; Kanturk and Mallow.
Our vision is to enhance the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism; working in partnership with them, their families and local communities, to provide a range of person centred services and supports. This will enable each person to live life to the full, influence the decisions that affect them, and actively participate in their community. There are so many ways you can support us in making Cork a more inclusive and diverse place to live, work and learn.
What's Involved
Cope Foundation would like a volunteer to play music and sing songs with a group of elderly residents in our retirement home in Montenotte on Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoons from 2.30 to 4 pm.
What's required for this position
The volunteer will need to be able to play a musical instrument, have good communication skills and an interest in interacting with people who have an intellectual disability.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 3 months
Hours required: 2hrs
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Montenotte, Cork
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
The volunteer will get a chance to gain experience with people who have an intellectual disability. A musician with an interest in Music Therapy would gain a lot from this role.
Getting there
208 Bus