Tasks:The role of the volunteer is to enhance social and leisure opportunities of our service users through friendship and community integration programmes.
Tasks will be related to identifying what the volunteer enjoys doing or skills/talents he/she may have so that they can be shared with service users.

Skills/Qualities Needed: Commitment and reliability

Training and Support Provided: yes

Time Required: 2 hours fortnightly or more if desired.
Minimum commitment of 6 months is required by volunteer.

Number of Volunteers Needed: unlimited

Location of Volunteering: Various centres throughout Galway city and county.Volunteers especially needed in the Tuam and Glennamaddy area as well as the Galway city.

Extra Information:
Ability West is a voluntary organization, which provides a range of high quality, community based services to children and adults with an intellectual disability throughout Galway City and County and strives to assist each individual to reach their full potential

The role of the volunteer is to enhance social and leisure opportunities of our service users through friendship and community integration prgorammes. Activities can include going for walks, bowling, social pint, arts & crafts, sports, or assisting in programmes which are ongoing at various services.
All potential volunteers must complete an application form which requires the name of two referees. A Garda Clearance form is also part of the screening process and is attached to the application. Our HR Department looks after obtaining both personal references and Garda Clearance.
Every effort is made to ensure the volunteer placement is enjoyable and beneficial to both volunteer and our service users. Volunteers are supported in their role and will become part of a network of volunteers who meet on a regular basis.

Due to the vulnerability of our service users, becoming a volunteer with Ability West can be slow compared to other organizations due to screening and training, however, most volunteers find that it has been worth the wait!

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