Tasks:

To help people with disabilities to learn how to swim and become water free.
Tasks will include getting in the swimming pool and assist people with disabilities.

Skills/ Qualities Needed:

To be a confident Swimmer
Knowledge of Halliwick Swimming Programme would be very beneficial.

Training and Support Provided: Yes

Time Required:

3 hours per week on a Monday evening. 6 month commitment required

Number of Volunteers Needed: 3

Location of Volunteering: Kilcornan Swimming Pool, Clarinbridge, Galway.

Minimum Age Requirement: None given

Screening: Formal Interview; Garda Vetting; Informal Interviews

Extra Information:

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA)was founded in 1960 by a small group of wheelchair users committed to improving the lives of people with physical disabilities in Ireland. IWA has gone on to become an important provider of quality services to people with limited mobility throughout the country. Today, our association is made up of a vibrant network of 20,000 members and 2,000 staff, as well as many dedicated volunteers.

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