Volunteers form the backbone of many of our communities and such experiences can be hugely rewarding. Maybe it is something you are interested in. Being a volunteer does require enthusiasm and perseverance. Many volunteers come from abroad and Have a look at Residential Volunteering Opportunities in one of our community households.
PLEASE NOTE SHORTTERM REFERS TO VACANCIES WITH UP TO 1 YEAR COMMITMENT
1 Lifesharing Live-In Short term co-worker From 28 Nov 2019We are looking for young people, over 21 years old, to volunteer in Camphill Community Mountshannon, preferably for a year, to work with us with our friends with special needs. Our peoples needs vary, some may require more physical care than others, others may need encouragement and social support. They all need different levels of care/ help/ support one way or another so that they can achieve their best in contributing to life in the community and achieving their personal goals, here and in the wider commmunity. We like to welcome people who come with a genuine interest in working with people. Good English is essential and a willingness to be flexible and involved in all sort of activities from care to work to leisure supports inside and outside.
Period: Minimum 1 year Minimum Age 21 | Mountshannon Community View Here Apply Now |
| For more info contact: Nara Maeoca camphillmountshannon@gmail.com |
1 Coworker From 02 Dec 2019We are looking for motivated, energetic and responsible volunteers interested in joining our life sharing community spread over a small seaside village. You will join one of our three small house communities, to live and work alongside adults with special needs and other volunteers from many different countries. The role involves living in a household in the community together with adults with special needs, supporting them in their day to day needs and work life.
Each household is guided by house-coordinators and offers a home to up to three residents with disabilities. Camphill Ballymoney operates a small garden, a basket-workshop, a felt workshop and a small coffee-shop.
This role would best suit empathetic, caring and responsible people with a strong sense of commitment. Good English is essential and preference is given to those who can commit for the full year. Please do get in touch with us personally to explore more about the role, we are very happy to answer any questions that you may have. You can make contact by email or phone - Contact Claire McCreesh on volunteer.ballymoney@camphill.ie; +353 87 182 6510
A keen interest in adults with special needs is required. English language is a key requirement. Full training and induction into the role will be provided as well as mandatory external training. We look forward to hearing from you.
Period: Minimum 1 year Minimum Age 18 | Ballymoney Community View Here Apply Now |
| For more info contact: Claire McCreesh volunteer.ballymoney@camphill.ie |
1 Short term Co-worker From 01 Jan 2020Camphill Community Dingle is looking for a volunteer from January 2020, 18 years and older, with enthusiasm, who has a keen interest of working with adults with special needs and can commit for 12 months. Previous personal or professional experience engaging with individuals with intellectual disability, farming and gardening, crafts, music and homemaking will also be considered an advantage.
A good command of written and spoken English is a requirement.
Period: Minimum 1 year Minimum Age 18 | Dingle Community View Here Apply Now |
| For more info contact: Uta Jensen Volunteer.Dingle@camphill.ie +353 66 915 2512 |
2 Lifesharing Live-In Male & Female - Short Term Volunteer Care Assistants From 01 Jan 2020Camphill Community Grangemockler is looking for a number of enthusiastic individuals to come and volunteer in our Community. Please contact volunteer.grangemockler@camphill.ie for more information and an application form.
Persons, with a keen interest, or already engaged in, or completing a Social Care / Social Pedagogy course/degree or similar field is a distinct advantage.
Previous personal or professional experience engaging with individuals with an Intellectual Disability will also be considered an advantage.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is required, and you will be assessed as part of the application process.
Period: Minimum 6 months Minimum Age 18 Salary: N/A | Grangemockler Community View Here Apply Now |
| For more info contact: Bruna Zaitun volunteer.grangemockler@camphill.ie |
2 Lifesharing Live-In Co-worker From 01 Jan 2020We are looking for motivated, energetic and responsible volunteers interested in joining our life sharing community to live and work alongside adults with special needs. You will join a vibrant young team of about 20-25 young adults from many different countries. The role involves living in a household in the community together with adults with special needs, supporting them in their day to day needs and work life. This role would best suit empathetic, caring and responsible people with a strong sense of commitment. Good English is essential and preference is given to those who can commit for the full year. Please do get in touch with us personally to explore more about the role, we are very happy to answer any questions that you may have. You can make contact by email or phone - Contact Claire McCreesh on volunteer.duffcarrig@camphill.ie; +353 87 182 6510 A keen interest in adults with special needs is required. An interest in social care, art, music, farming/gardening, homemaking or a specific craft is an advantage. English language is a key requirement. Full training and induction into the role will be provided as well as mandatory external training. We look forward to hearing from you.
Qualifications: Good level of English (essential). Good communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Previous experience in Camphill (very good but not essential). We'll provide training for this task.
We need caring, enthusiastic and organized people who are able to help take care of the house, residents and also join our workshops.
Period: Minimum 6 months Minimum Age 18 | Duffcarrig Community View Here Apply Now |
| For more info contact: Claire McCreesh volunteer.duffcarrig@camphill.ie +353 (0) 871826510 |
2 Male Short Term Coworkers (Residential Voluntary Social Care Assisstant) From 06 Jan 2020We are looking for an enthusiastic and mature female co-worker who can stay with us for at least one year.
You will be supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities as well as supporting others in the organisation.
Excellent English is essential and good sense of humor and communication skills will be important. It is also important to have willingness to work and cooperate closely with people who have chosen to live and work in Camphill and willingness to learn and accept something different from what you have known.
This work and life are challenging but rewarding. If you want to develop yourself and experience something totally different from what you have experienced, this is the place for you.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Good level of English Some work experience in the field of disability
Period: Minimum 1 year Minimum Age 19 | Carrick-on-Suir Community View Here Apply Now |
| For more info contact: volunteer.carrick@camphill.ie |
1 Lifesharing Live-In Short term co-worker From 20 Jan 2020We are looking for young people, over 21 years old, to volunteer in Camphill Community Mountshannon, preferably for a year, to work with us with our friends with special needs. Our peoples needs vary, some may require more physical care than others, others may need encouragement and social support. They all need different levels of care/ help/ support one way or another so that they can achieve their best in contributing to life in the community and achieving their personal goals, here and in the wider commmunity. We like to welcome people who come with a genuine interest in working with people. Good English is essential and a willingness to be flexible and involved in all sort of activities from care to work to leisure supports inside and outside.
Period: Minimum 1 year Minimum Age 21 | Mountshannon Community View HereApply Now |
| For more info contact: Nara Maeoca camphillmountshannon@gmail.com |
2 Female Residential Volunteers/Co Workers From 03 Feb 2020We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer who can stay with us for at least one year.
Your work and life involve supporting people with/without intellectual disabilities in house communities and workshops by working together.
Excellent English is essential and good sense of humor and communication skills will be important. It is also important to have willingness to work and cooperate closely with people who have chosen to live and work in Camphill and willingness to learn and accept something different from what you have known.
We will offer you an introductory training as well as mandatory trainings such as manual handling, fire training.
This work and life are challenging but rewarding. If you want to develop yourself and experience something very different from what you have experienced, this is the place for you.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Period: Minimum 1 year Minimum Age 18 | Carrick-on-Suir Community View HereApply Now |
| For more info contact: volunteer.carrick@camphill.ie |
2 Lifesharing Live-In Junior coworker From 01 May 2020We are interested to hear from enthusiastic young men and women who would like to spend a year sharing our community life in a small town near Kilkenny. Volunteers will join a house community supporting adults with a variey of needs. Some of those we support have high needs, including physical / intimate care and constant supervision. Others live in their own accommondation and need friends visiting regularly to support them as they manage their own lives. Our life is challenging for all, and very rewarding for those who engage and participate fully. Good English is essential, and it helps if you bring energy, initiative and humour! In your application, please answer these two additional questions: 1: when are you free to start? 2: how long do you wish to stay?
basic training and induction will be provided
Period: Minimum 9 months Minimum Age 19 | Callan Community View Here Apply Now |
| For more info contact: callan@camphill.ie |
2 Lifesharing Live-In Junior Coworker From 01 Jun 2020We are interested to hear from enthusiastic young men and women who would like to spend a year sharing our community life in a small town near Kilkenny. Volunteers will join a house community supporting adults with a variety of needs. Some of those we support have high needs, including physical / intimate care and constant supervision. Others live in their own accommondation and need friends visiting regularly to support them as they manage their own lives. Our life is challenging for all, and very rewarding for those who engage and participate fully. Visit the Callan page and read 'Our Stories' to hear what past volunteers have to say. Good English is essential, and it helps if you bring energy, initiative and humour! Our starting dates are flexible - in your application please answer these two additional questions. 1: when are you free to start? 2: can you stay a full year?
Necessary training and induction will be provided
Period: Minimum 9 months Minimum Age 19 | Callan Community View HereApply Now |
| For more info contact: info.callan@camphill.ie |
2 Lifesharing Live-In Junior Coworkers From 01 Jul 2020We are interested to hear from enthusiastic young men and women who would like to spend a year sharing our community life in a small town near Kilkenny. Volunteers will join a house community supporting adults with a variey of needs. Some of those we support have high needs, including physical / intimate care and constant supervision. Others live in their own accommondation and need friends visiting regularly to support them as they manage their own lives. Our life is challenging for all, and very rewarding for those who engage and participate fully. Good English is essential, and it helps if you bring energy, initiative and humour! In your application, please answer these two additional questions: 1: when are you free to start? 2: how long do you wish to stay?
Basic induction and training will be provided.
Period: Minimum 1 year Minimum Age 19 | Callan Community View HereApply Now |
| For more info contact: info.callan@camphill.ie |
3 Junior cowworker From 01 Aug 2020We are interested to hear from enthusiastic young men who would like to spend a year sharing our community life in a small town near Kilkenny. Volunteers will join a house community supporting adults with a variey of needs. Some of those we support have high needs, including physical / intimate care and constant supervision. Others live in their own accommondation and need friends visiting regularly to support them as they manage their own lives. Our life is challenging for all, and very rewarding for those who engage and participate fully. Good English is essential, and it helps if you bring energy, initiative and humour! Our starting dates are flexible - in your application please answer these two additional questions. 1: when are you free to start? 2: how long do you wish to stay?
Basic induction and training will be provided
Period: Minimum 9 months Minimum Age 19 | Callan Community View HereApply Now |
| For more info contact: callan@camphill.ie |
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