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
Cope Foundation would like a volunteer to play music and sing songs with a group of elderly residents in our retirement home in Montenotte on Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoons from 2.30 to 4 pm.
What's required for this position
The volunteer will need to be able to play a musical instrument, have good communication skills and an interest in interacting with people who have an intellectual disability.
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- 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: 2hrs
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Montenotte, 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
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
The volunteer will get a chance to gain experience with people who have an intellectual disability. A musician with an interest in Music Therapy would gain a lot from this role.
Getting there
208 Bus
