About Arch D12 Club
We aim to enhance and enrich the lives of people with special needs and their families, by:
1. Providing a social outlet for people with Intellectual Disabilities
2. Developing members' social skills, self-esteem and quality of life through a dynamic range of activities.
3. Providing support, information and respite for parents and families.
4. Influencing public policy towards those with special needs through contact with statutory agencies.
What's Involved
ARCH D12 wishes to conduct a review of its activities. We would like to engage an experienced Facilitator to assist us with that review.
1. The Facilitator will be required to become familiar with the activities of the Club, its Members and their families and Service Providers and its volunteers.
2. The Facilitator will organise a full day Saturday event in the autumn, and facilitate an open, entertaining and productive meeting where a Strategic Review of ARCH D12 will be conducted.
What's required for this position
A strong and demonstratable commitment to equality. Experience at facilitating similar events. Relevant life experience, which ideally would include knowledge of people with an Intellectual Disability. Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Advocacy/ Lobbyist
- Business/ HR/ Management
- Community Development/ Social work
- Education/ Training
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Fluent English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 3 months
Hours required: 3hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
WALK Building, Long Mile Road, Dublin 12
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
Over 25
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
You will gain an insight into the lives of some very interesting people.
Getting there
Buses 18, 27, 56A, 77A, 123, 151. Buses 9, 122, 150 & Luas Red Line Kylemore close by. https://www.google.ie/maps/place/Walk/@53.3239002,-6.3315797,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x48670c8dd14ae2eb:0x12b40b1d0cd04843!8m2!3d53.323897!4d-6.329391
