About Inspire wellbeing
Inspire Disability Service works with and for people with disabilities to ensure they live healthy, productive lives and are supported to achieve their full potential within all aspects of their lives.
What's Involved
Inspire wellbeing is a registered Charity in Ireland who works with people with Intellectual disabilities and autism and we are looking for Support Volunteers to join our Dundalk and Sligo Day Service. Tasks associated with this opportunity include accompanying service users in social activities, mentoring them and participating in scheme activities
What's required for this position
Volunteers should be empathetic and have good communication skills, have an ability to take direction and possess enthusiasm and passion for the area of intellectual disabilities and autism. To be reliable in attendance and to be punctual.
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
Morning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | |
Afternoon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | |
Evening |
Minimum time commitment: 3 months
Hours required: 1hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Inspire wellbeing New Directions Dundalk Day Service, Clontygora Court, Muirhevnamore, Dundalk, Co Louth and Inspire Wellbeing New Directions Sligo Day Service, Grange, Co Sligo
Other location details:
Dundalk, Sligo
Also available in these counties
Sligo
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Full training provided, ongoing support, development of skill set, out of pocket expenses covered