About Brothers of Charity Services Ireland
The Brothers of Charity Services provide a range of services to people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism including residential and adult day services, multi-disciplinary supports and family support services.
The Brothers of Charity Service provide a range of age-appropriate services to over 600 people - children (77%) and adults (23%) - with intellectual disability in the Cork & Kerry Region. These services include day, residential, multidisciplinary support services respite and family support services.
The Brothers of Charity Service also provide an adult respite facility to adults in the region. Their aim is to enable each service user with access to the highest standard of service based on their individual requirements.
What's Involved
Brothers of Charity are looking for 2 volunteers to visit and go for walks and drives to their clients in the Bandon area.
To be that special person for someone who has never really had a friend apart from their family.
Support times are once a week for 1-2 hrs.
What's required for this position
Patience, kindness, someone who has the skills to interact with a person with extra support needs.
A good sense of humour is important too.
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
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Bandon, Co. Cork
Other location details:
Bandon, Co. Cork
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will improve their well-being by using their free time to befriend someone who is in need of companionship.
