About Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn's Disease (ISCC)
The Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (ISCC) is a patient support group for people who are living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD). We offer telephone support, information leaflets, and organise meetings and events around the country. The ISCC Youth Group is the youth arm of the ISCC and organises informal events and activities aimed at younger people who are living with IBD. The ISCC lobby on behalf of people with IBD for improved services and greater awareness of the impact of living with IBD.
What's Involved
The ISCC are currently recruiting volunteers to lead their Living Well with IBD programme in communities around Ireland.
Volunteers will be required to facilitate programmes, once a week, for 2 1/2 hours for a six week period (programs run every six weeks).
All volunteers will be trained and certified in delivering Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs upon completion. Once trained, volunteers will deliver a six week programme within the community - this educational programme is based on developing skills to address symptoms and emotions associated with living with the chronic disease of IBD.
These programs will be delivered independently by the volunteer in their community, once training is completed, therefore, times / dates / locations will be confirmed at a later stage.
What's required for this position
This role requires flexibility, dedication and commitment. A knowledge of Crohn's and / or Colitis would be desirable, however, full training is provided.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable delivering programmes / presentations to a group and would have a thorough understand of confidentiality processes. As this role requires a large dependency on verbal interactions, fluent English is an essential requirement.
- Education/ Training
- 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: 2 years
Hours required: 4hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7.
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- 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
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will receive certified training from Stanford University in the area of Chronic Disease Self Management. They'll play an active role in the first Living Well with IBD programme and will gain skills in the area of facilitating programmes.
Getting there
Situated beside the Luas and all major bus routes via city centre.
