About ADHD Ireland
HADD-ADHD Ireland works to raise awareness of attention deficit disorder; campaign for services; provide information and support.
What's Involved
HADD volunteer support group facilitators are responsible for facilitating regular support group meetings, which take place currently in the Carmichael Centre for Voluntary Groups, Dublin 7. The support groups are for those affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and have an average of eight attendees per meeting, usually attendees are parents/carers or relatives.
The meetings are facilitated by two volunteer facilitators, who receive initial and ongoing training from HADD as needed. All volunteers adhere to HADD’s ethos, policies and procedures. The facilitators are supported by, and report to, the HADD operations manager. Ideally, one of the co-facilitators will be affected by ADHD themselves (e.g., a parent/carer of an individual with ADHD).
What's required for this position
A HADD support group facilitator will have empathy and good communication skills, have an ability to take direction and possess enthusiasm, passion and energy.
The HADD support group facilitator must be respectful of others and a good team player.
He/she must be willing to make a commitment to volunteering with HADD.
Previous facilitation experience and/or a qualification in a related field (e.g. psychology, social work, family support worker, etc.) is desirable.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Education/ Training
- Personable Skills
- Youth/ Childcare
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 2hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Sensory Disability
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers gain facilitation and group leadership experience, while enhancing communication skills. The role enables improved awareness of mental health issues and ADHD.
Getting there
Five minutes from Smithfield
