About Chrysalis Community Drug Project
Chrysalis is a Community Drug Project offering a range of services to drug users, their families and the wider community in the greater Stoneybatter area. Chrysalis also offers a range of services to drug using female sex workers.
What's Involved
The Holistic Practitioner will be part of our therapeutic team. You will be assisting, complementing and supporting our work in improving the physical and well-being of our service users - through the provision of holistic treatments e.g. reiki, massage and acupuncture.
We will need you to volunteer in the evening as part of our evening services - alongside our peer workers and keyworkers.
It will be an appointment based service - managed through the Manager and Receptionist. The service users will be assessed by the team prior to their engagement with the Holistic Services to ensure their suitability.
Commitment:
2 hours per week in the evening
1 year commitment
What's required for this position
Fully insured
Fluent English
Professional qualification in one of the following Holistics therapies e.g acupuncture, reiki or massage
You will be Garda Vetted
- Fitness/ Health/ Beauty
- 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: 1 year
Hours required: 2hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Chrysalis, 33 Manor St., Dublin 7
Screening details for this role:
- Formal Interview
- Garda Vetting
- References
- Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 21
Getting there
Bus Routes serving Manor St. : 37, 39/a/b/c/x, 70/a/b/x Luas Red Line ( get off at Smithfield, continue to follow the Luas line walking away from town, take the second right and continue up the hill for 10 mins. Chrysalis is on the right hand side.
