Opportunity type: Long-term Commitment
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? No
Description: Lagan’s Foundation are looking for volunteers to help care for children and give parents a break. The children we support do have poorly hearts and have difficulties feeding which all add to the exhaustion parents experience! What will you be asked to do? • Attend induction training • Attend family homes across the region to offer a minimum of 2 hours of support each visit. • Carers will be there to play, support and care for children aged 0-5 who have a a feeding issue or a cardiac condition. This will include changing nappies or carrying out toileting / personal care routines, possible medication administration and tube feed – don’t worry full training is given. • Expense claims paid for travel. If you are interested in helping to reduce the loneliness and isolation for a parent, by offering them support each day or week, please get in touch. You must be able to confirm the following; • hold a driving license, • have a car • have business use on your policy by your start date. • Keep your vehicle taxed and Mot’d • If you cannot drive, be able to travel up to 12 miles from your own home to reach a family in need, reliably each week. • able to complete or provide a Enhanced DBS and confirm it is on the update system before commencing volunteering with us. Role suitable for over 18s. We require 10 volunteers
Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
Email: pplications@lagans.org.uk
Phone: 01204 800 300
