About St. Christophers Services for People with an Intellectual Disability, Longford.
St Christopher's Services provides a person centred, comprehensive, efficient and innovative service to people with intellectual disabilities.
It is a high quality, community-based service, based on identified individualised needs, enabling service users to reach their fullest potential.
What's Involved
Befriend people with disabilites. Meet with them for a chat or go out to a social event once a month. The Service Users in this group are aged 25 years plus
What's required for this position
Caring personality and reliability
- Community Development/ Social work
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- 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: 1 year
Hours required: 2hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Longford town
Other location details:
Longford town
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Gain experience in the area of Social Care.
