Description

We have a residential house where members with disability receive respite breaks. Members with disability are paired with persons with disability on a one to one basis during respite breaks. Volunteers work as a team ensuring all members' needs are met. There is a supporting staff.

During respite breaks, we take members with disability on various outings, to the shops, cinema, parks etc. This requires a bus driver. We are looking for a full-time bus driver, whose main responsibility would be transporting the group safely, but also someone who would get involved in the respite programme, showing an interest in our members with disability. More information can be available on request.

Highlights

Our programme serves 8 fulltime residential volunteers. The purpose of our volunteer recruitment is to befriend and accept persons with disability through a programme of respite breaks and social outings.

Qualifications

We require someone to drive our 14 seater minibus. This requires a:
- D1 license in Ireland or the international equivalent.
- A clean driving license.
- Experience of driving a minibus essential.
- Our members are persons with a disability so some experience with persons with disability would be an advantage but not essential.
- A good level of conversational English.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

Volunteers are asked to pay their own airfare and provide medical insurance for themselves.

Salary/Pay

We provide accommodation, meals and a weekly allowance of 65 Euro.

Experience Required

yes

minibus driving experience

Volunteer Types

• Disability Issues
• Driving

Typical Volunteer

Our volunteers are usually between the ages of 18 and 35. Volunteers are recruits worldwide. Some are students taking a year to gain some experience before starting work and some are working people who may take a gap year to travel and volunteer.

Age Range

18-35

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European and Kiwi Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

6 to 8 weeks

Caring and Sharing Association Break Houses's Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide quality respite breaks to people with disability and their families (or caregivers) in an atmosphere of trust, friendship and mutual respect, enhancing quality of life. There is a spiritual element to work, respectful of where each person is coming from.

Year Founded

1982

Caring and Sharing Association Break Houses is a we are roman catholic based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.