Irlanda

7834

Data de início: 04-09-2018

Data de fim: 04-09-2019

Vagas: 1

Duração: 12 mes(es)

Data limite de candidatura: 24-03-2018

Financiamento: Financiamento por aprovar

Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 125 €

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Resumo: The host organization is a specialized long term accommodation service for vulnerable men, women and couples who have entrenched alcohol use issues, and a history of extended periods of rough sleeping and long term homelessness. This key low threshold service in Dublin works with people who have complex support needs and provides structured alcohol management support onsite

Services offered:
-Private quality accommodation
-One-to-one professional support
-Practical and holistic assistance
-Harm reduction addiction support
-Support for nursing and care needs
-Advocacy and case management
-Referral, advocacy and case management
-Volunteer-led activities
-Life skills development programme


The Long term Housing project (accommodation for life) at the organization provides Low threshold housing for people who have experienced extended periods of street homelessness and have entrenched alcohol use issues. The aim is to provide a holistic harm reduction response to the presenting needs of those housed. The project supports a continuum of care approach and has been purpose built to ensure high quality accommodation.

The project accommodates 30 people, men and women, singles and couples in spacious en suite accommodation, there are both single and twin rooms. (26 long-term beds and 3 rooms with enhanced care facilities) The project is staffed on a 24/7 basis.

All service users are appointed a key worker to ensure they can access all the services they require and receive the appropriate support. A care plan is developed between the service users and worker, which is monitored and reviewed. The care plan covers life skills, budgeting, drink harm reduction, detox access and health and mental health support. There is an onsite nurse as many of our residents are presenting with acute health needs due to their entrenched alcohol use.

Perfil: ▪ Very patient and have the ability to inspire and motivate a challenging client group
▪ Empathic and non-judgmental
▪ Ability to use initiative and be flexible and open to new situations
▪ Interested in, and a basic understanding of the issues around homelessness
▪ Willing to work with people who are on the margins of society
▪ A good level of written and spoken English

Age:18-30

Tarefas: ▪ Life skills: literacy, health awareness, hygiene, meditation, yoga
▪ Arts & Crafts: Painting, mosaics, crafts
▪ Cookery: Breakfast clubs/baking classes
▪ Photography, creative projects
▪ Gardening: We have 1 large garden
▪ Accompany service users on trips outside the project Befriending
▪ Social activities – film, games, quizzes, pool, bingo
▪ Volunteers own project – build on your own personal skills & interests

Condições: 1

Documentação: CV + Motivation Letter + Application Form

Download: EVS Volunteer Application Form 7834.docx