About Cope Foundation
Cope Foundation supports over 2,800 children and adults of every ability to live ‘Your Life, Your Way’. Since 1957, Cope Foundation has played a vital role in communities right across Cork city and county.
We work to enhance the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism; working in partnership with them, their families and local communities to provide a broad range of person centred services and supports. We provide services in Cork city and county throughout a network of over 70 locations.
What's Involved
A Volunteer is required to support some people with lower ability to gain personal expression & creativity through music & dance. This role will help people Cope supports to understand their own creativity. This position is based in Togher and the hours involved are Monday and /or Wednesday 2 pm - 3.30 pm..
What's required for this position
Ideally this volunteer will have experience of working with people with an intellectual disability and would be enthusiastic in sharing their talent with the people Cope support. A qualification or an interest in the area of music & dance is preferable.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Community Development/ Social work
- 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:
Togher, Cork
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
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
The volunteer will have many opportunities to learn & practice their skills and develop new friendships. It will also give great satisfaction in maximising opportunities for the people we support to do normal everyday things.
Getting there
216 Bus.
