About Employability
EmployAbility Service is an employment and recruitment service to assist people with a disability to secure and maintain a job in the open labour market
What's Involved
A volunteer is needed to assist a man who has a mild learning difficulty as well as a mental health difficulty to carry out his volunteering role at Monaghan United. He volunteers on a Tuesday morning and a Friday morning, helping to cut grass, light maintenance work and general tidying up. The volunteer's role would be to mentor him and be a buddy for him in his volunteering role.
What's required for this position
Understanding and patient person with good sense of humour required. Someone who likes working with people. Knowledge/experience of working with people with mental health difficulties beneficial but not essential.
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 Twice per week
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Monaghan United, Gortakeegan, Monaghan
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
Age restrictions:
Over 21
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteer would gain a sense of purpose knowing they had helped someone else to volunteer. Without their help this would not be possible. Volunteer would also have an enjoyable experience in a community-orientated soccer club.
Getting there
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