Disability services in Galway are calling on the public to become ‘Home Sharing’ families who would provide temporary care for a person with an intellectual disability, and allow that person’s family a short break.
Ability West and the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region is appealing to the public to volunteer for the service as recruiting and training begins again in spring time.
Home Sharing involves a Home Sharing family in the community offering a placement to a person with an intellectual disability in their home. Families who sign up to provide this service can offer ‘Short Breaks’, from as little as one night a month. Arrangements are flexible based on the Home Sharing family’s availability around work and other commitments. Allowances and travel expenses are provided.
Home sharing is open not just to ‘traditional’ families, but to anyone who feels they have the time to offer support to a child or adult with an intellectual disability.
Single people, co-habiting couples, married people and the retired can make excellent Home Sharing families.
Normal qualifications are not necessary but it is desirable to have qualities such as compassion, warmth and patience.
Those interested should contact Brian in Home Share Galway on 0873506333 or email [email protected]
