📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The aim of this activity is to enable disabled people to access social and leisure activities at Dolywern and the local community, supporting our customers to live their lives in the way they choose. The specific objectives we would like to focus are: - To develop, with the input of our customers, a diverse and stimulating activities programme - To enable disabled people to access social, leisure and employment activities - To introduce an international perspective to customers’ lives and form relationships with young people from other countries, to increase cultural solidarity - To support fundraising efforts and events - To improve solidarity between young people, disabled people, and the wider community. To apply please fill in the form here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6491925/Solidarity-opens-Doors-2022
🏠 Accommodation on site
Dolywern Cheshire Home is in the heart of the rural Llangollen Valleys, with beautiful scenic areas. Dolywern is situated less than 7 miles away from the town of Chirk, with local shops, restaurants, pubs, a library, and a swimming pool. They have a local accommodation for volunteers on the 1st floor of the home. The flat has two bedrooms with two beds in each. Both have en-suite facilities - one bedroom has a bathroom with bath, the other a bathroom with shower. The flat also has a lounge/dining room, with a small kitchen leading off this. All meals will be provided by the service kitchen.
🎒 Leisure activities
Thorough training on working with vulnerable adults is provided to all our volunteers, and Leonard Cheshire staff helps volunteers during the induction process to understand each individual. Risk assessments ensure that volunteers are not asked to contribute outside of their capability or boundaries. Volunteers acquire a range of knowledge, skills and experience including a greater understanding of the issues affecting disabled people. They gain improved interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the charity.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers aged 18 - 30, who have a genuine interest, a good sense of humour, and passion for working with people with disabilities. No professional skills and experience is required, however it is recommended. It is a requirement that the volunteers can carry a conversation in English and understand basic instructions. Our residents ensure their home has a lively and friendly atmosphere. At their request, we offer a wide range of activities, including bingo, arts and crafts, trips to the cinema, board games and eating out.
Deadline: Application deadline: 19/09/2021
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.