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.
Have a look at Residential Volunteering Opportunities in one of our community households.
You can find more information about residential voluteering on our Volunteer Page
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Local Day volunteers - Starting date flexible From 15 Jun 2022At all our Communities we always welcome new volunteers to join our dynamic team of volunteers. There are many ways in which people can volunteer in our community and many different areas, some of which are:
If you have a spare few hours a week and would like to become involved in some way in our community please fill in the application form or phone Noortje van Deursen who will be happy to discuss options with you.
- House Workshop - cooking, baking, cleaning or looking after the domestic garden
- Garden Workshop
- Farm Workshop
- Liveskills program
Period: Minimum 6 months Minimum Age 18 | Ballymoney Community View Here Apply Now |
| For more info contact: Noortje van Deursen Noortje.vanDeursen.National@Camphill.ie +353 (0) 873483064 |
1 Lifesharing Live-In Short Term Volunteers for 12 months From 01 Aug 2022Camphill Community Kyle is a small sized community in the South east of Ireland , County Kilkenny. Kyle is land-based and a residential facility for 16 adults with various support needs. We are looking for enthusiastic people who have an interest in community life and in supporting individuals throughout their daily life. Kyle has a team of health care proffessionals who together with volunteers create a healthy and friendly environment. Kyle has a small farm and garden as well as craft workshops and training programmes on-site. Some activity like hydrotherapy, swimming, outdoor pursuit or educational programmes like woodwork and art education programmes are off site. Volunteers live in the same house as the residents.
We provide induction and training to all successful applicants for the volunteer positions.
We would like that our volunteers will stay for a period of 12 months in the Community
There's no qualification required for a volunteer position, however good written and spoken English skills are required. Applicants should be enthusiatic, sociable, enjoy spending time with others and be able to work as part of a team.
Period: Minimum 1 year Minimum Age 18 | Kyle Community View Here Apply Now |
| For more info contact: Noortje van Deursen Noortje.vanDeursen.National@camphill.ie |
2 Lifesharing Live-In Short Term Volunteer From 01 Aug 2022We are looking for motivated, energetic and responsible volunteers interested in joining our life-sharing community to live and work alongside adults with support needs.
You will join a vibrant young team young adults from many different countries. The role involves living in a household in the community together with adults with support 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.
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. Reflective supervision is provided on a one to one basis at regular intervals.
Period: Minimum 1 year Minimum Age 18 | Ballybay Community View Here Apply Now |
| For more info contact: Noortje van Deursen Noortje.VanDeursen.National@camphill.ie |
Short-term volunteer From 15 Aug 2022Short Term Volunteer Vacancies
Male and Female Volunteers.
We are always 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 team of about 2 young adults volunteers from 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.
Full training and induction into the role will be provided as well as mandatory external training. Reflective supervision is provided on a one to one basis at regular intervals.
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.
A keen interest in adults with special needs is required.
An interest in social care, art, music, gardening, homemaking or a specific craft is an advantage.
Period: Minimum 1 year Minimum Age 18 | Greenacres Community View Here Apply Now |
| For more info contact: Noortje van Deursen Noortje.vanDeursen.national@camphill.ie |
1 Lifesharing Live-In Short Term Volunteer From 15 Aug 2022Dunshane Camphill Community is looking for outgoing young people to join our life sharing community working alongside adults with support needs. This role involves living in a household together with people with special needs, supporting them in their day-to-day needs and work life and would best suit empathetic, caring and responsible people with a strong sense of commitment. 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. We look forward to hearing from you. English language is a key requirement for the role. Full training and induction into the role will be provided as well as mandatory external training. Reflective supervision is provided on a one to one basis at regular intervals.
Good English Language Skills
Period: Minimum 1 year Minimum Age 18 | Dunshane Community View Here Apply Now |
| For more info contact: Noortje van Deursen Noortje.vanDeursen.National@camphill.ie |
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