About The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers. Our vision is an Ireland where no one goes through dementia alone and where policies and services respond appropriately to the person with dementia and their carers, at the times they need support.
What's Involved
Art programs give people with dementia the ability to paint their thoughts, emotions and memories; the art becomes their voice. Could you help give a voice to our Day Centre clients?
The Volunteer Art Tutor role is to facilitate art and crafts sessions for our clients. With the encouragement of this skilled and passionate art teacher, participants will have a chance to express themselves through painting, model-making, card making, mosaics, etc.
What's required for this position
Artistic skill as well as being a passionate, patient teacher with ability and experience in planning classes and progressing student abilities and enjoyment.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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Afternoon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | |
Evening |
Minimum time commitment: 3 months
Hours required: 1hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
The Alzheimer Society Day Care Centre, Curlew Road, Dublin 12
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Through art, people with Alzheimer's are often able to reach outside of their dementia and paint a picture that reconnects them with a past memory. Please help give this gift by donating your time, artistic and teaching skills.
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