Volunteers wanted
for ID befriending service
09.05.22
WANT to befriend someone
with an intellectual disability for a year? Then come
along to a coffee morning in Carndonagh on Wednesday
morning, 11th May, to find out more.
The ‘Social Buddies’ event kicks off at 11.30am at
Spraoi agus Spórt in Unit 10, Supervalu Shopping Centre.
Social Buddies Co-Ordinator, Caroline McDaid says the
initiative aims to offer extra support to people
attending intellectual disability (ID) day services.
“In particular, it aims to help them gain more social
support outside the day service hours. We also hope that
volunteers will help them make more friendships in the
local community.” |
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Caroline says the ID
service users are matched with volunteers of similar
age/location and interests. “Becoming a volunteer is a
personally rewarding way to gain work experience and
give back to the community. Volunteers are Garda vetted
and receive training as part of the service.”
“Volunteers give their time to enable those ID day
services to socialise and attend activities in their
communities. Volunteers have a great opportunity to make
new friends, increase their skills and confidence, and
enhance future job prospects.”
Caroline says many of their clients are young adults
“who often lack opportunities to form relationships with
others their age in their community. So, we are
especially asking young people over 18 to get involved
to encourage these vital peer-to-peer experiences.”
For further information please contact the Social
Buddies Coordinator, Caroline McDaid at:
carolinemd@spraoiagussport.ie . |
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