About Conna Day Care Centre
Conna Day Care Centre is a service ran by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, the leading provider of dementia-specific services in Ireland. Their services provide person centred support and care, the person with dementia and their family are placed at the centre of the service so that they are actively involved in making decisions.
What's Involved
Volunteers are required to play music, sing, do story telling for their elderly day care clients.
To create a good atmosphere, good knowledge of and ability to play Irish traditional music, to encourage the elderly clients to join in, dance and sing.
Volunteers are welcome for up to 2 hours per week.
What's required for this position
Musical ability, confidence to play or sing to people.
- 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: 3 months
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Conna, Co. Cork
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18