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.
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2 Lifesharing Live-In Co-worker From 30 Sep 2019We 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 |
1 Short Term Co-Worker Land Work From 01 Oct 2019Camphill Community Dingle is looking for a volunteer from October 2019, 18 years and older, with enthusiasm, who has a keen interest in working with adults with special needs in the areas of land, garden and farm and can commit for 12 months. Previous personal or professional experience engaging with individuals with intellectual disability, farming and gardening, crafts, music 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 66 916 25 12 |
1 Lifesharing Live-In Short term co-worker From 31 Oct 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 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 HereApply Now |
| For more info contact: Nara Maeoca camphillmountshannon@gmail.com |
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 HereApply Now |
| For more info contact: Uta Jensen Volunteer.Dingle@camphill.ie +353 66 915 2512 |
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 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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