About Irish Wheelchair Association, Ardee
The Irish wheelchair Association aim to provide high quality services to people with disabilities. We provide a wide range of activities and services, for our service users, in order to promote personal and social integration. IWA’s overriding vision today – ‘to achieve full inclusion and integration of people with disabilities as equal and independent members of society.’
What's Involved
Programme Assistant at the Day Resource Centre.
Support/ service users in learning new activities, both inside the centre and at outdoor activities, such as shopping trips.
Also assisting on the wheelchair bus with service users to and from the centre and assisting with personal care.
Any time offered would be appreciated.
What's required for this position
Good people skills, flexibility ability to work well within a team.
We would welcome anyone who would enjoy working with a variety of people who have different abilities and disabilities.
Our workplace would give a volunteer the opportunity to attend any training that we provide.
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Flexible
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Ardee.
Irish wheelchair Association Day Resource and Outreach Centre, Ardee,
John St Business Park, Ardee Co Louth
Other location details:
Ardee.
Irish wheelchair Association Day Resource and Outreach Centre, Ardee,
John St Business Park, Ardee Co Louth
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
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
An opportunity to support people with varying levels of ability.
