About Wicklow Triple A Alliance
Wicklow Triple A Alliance are a registered charity established in 2002. We support over 400 families who live with autism and related conditions in the Wicklow/South Dublin area through parent talks, specialist workshops, social skills events and classes, and support groups. Part membership subscription and part HSE & Council funded, we are a user led organisation which has grown substantially in the last 12 months.
Our aims and objectives
•To be a support group for all our members and their families
•To bring people together to share experiences
•To have our voices heard
•To promote the understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity in the community
•To encourage our young members to develop the skills they need without comprising who they are.
Our members have a large and diverse experience of the widely varying aspects of living with Autism Spectrum conditions. Autistic adults are well represented on the Triple A committee.
We host a wide range of events, some for parents and family members and others aimed at children and young people with a condition on the Autistic Spectrum. Each year we hold a number of support meetings, invite guest speakers to talk to our members. We host social activities for the children and young adults.
What's Involved
Wicklow Triple A Alliance, a registered charity serving the autism community in the Wicklow/South Dublin area are looking for volunteers to help run their second annual additional needs summer camp.
The Summer Camp will be held in Greystones from 7th to 10th August from 9.30am to 3pm each day. This will be an arts, crafts & sports based therapeutic activities camp. Volunteers will be needed to help with activities and ensure the safety of the participants when engaging in various activities.
Each day will be broken down into two camps with 6 to 9 year olds attending from from 10am to 12pm and from 1pm to 3pm we will have the 10 to 13 year olds.
Volunteers are expected to stay from 9.30am to 3pm the days they volunteer, it would be preferable for volunteers to be involved for multiple days, ideally all four days.
What's required for this position
A knowledge of autism is beneficial but not necessary. Full training will be given and a training day (2 hours duration) will be arranged prior to commencement of the camp.
Reliable and committed, patient and good natured.
- Personable Skills
- Youth/ Childcare
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Hours required: 6hrs Three times per week
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Evangelical Church, Hillside Road, Greystones, Co Wicklow
Other location details:
Evangelical Church, Hillside Road, Greystones, Co Wicklow
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
