About Conna Day Care Centre
Conna Day Care Centre is a service ran by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, the leading provider of dementia-specific services in Ireland. Their services provide person centred support and care, the person with dementia and their family are placed at the centre of the service so that they are actively involved in making decisions.
What's Involved
With the support of members of the staff, volunteers are welcome who will chat and reminisce with the centre's clients.
Your help is needed with the following:-
- making tea, coffee and toast
- helping out with the lunches
- help feeding some of the clients
- washing up afterwards
What's required for this position
Friendly with patience and empathy and a sense of humour
- Hospitality/ Befriending
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Evening |
Minimum time commitment: 3 months
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Conna Co. Cork
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18