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
Volunteers aged between 16-19 years of age required to attend social activities in a group setting with people of the same age who have an intellectual disability.
Groups are fully supervised by Group Leaders. Volunteers are notified in advance of activities taking place and outings generally take place once a month on a weekend day.
You are not required to have any health or social care experience or qualifications, although it can be beneficial to your role. Full training is provided.
What's required for this position
Volunteers need to have a caring nature, be patient and reliable. The volunteer needs to be able to make a commitment to attend group activities.
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
- Youth/ Childcare
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Longford town and county.
Other location details:
Longford town and county.
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
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Gain experience in the area of Social Care. Meet new people, Make new friends. Enable people to live a happier and full life.
