Creative Writing Tutor
About National Learning Network
At National Learning Network in Phibsboro we provide a range of free courses to people who have had an accident, illness, injury or have a disability and extra support needs.
Our courses are tailored to each student's needs, to help them to build their confidence while getting practical job-seeking skills to help them get a job or go on to further training.
What's Involved
You will be providing a creative writing workshop for a small group of adult learners for one hour a week for 12 weeks. The group will contain individuals who are vulnerable due to difficulties with their mental health, mild learning disability or other challenges. You will have supervision and support from an experienced instructor.
What's required for this position
You will need to have an interest in, and sensitivity for working with vulnerable individuals who have been marginalised due to difficulties with their mental health or mild learning difficulties.
- Community Development/ Social work
- Education/ Training
- Personable Skills
Location of volunteering opportunity:
7th Floor, Phibsboro Tower, Dublin 7.
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)http://volunteering.force.com/OpportunityDetail?at=null&ct=null&id=a00D000000iD42JIAS&kw=&loc=
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Learning Disability
- Mental Health Difficulties
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Access to training and induction: support & supervision; be part of a great team; self-development; improve mental health awareness and disability.
Getting there
By bus, take the 4, 9, 140 or 46A from city centre.
Please apply here.