activities Counselling Classes
Barrett Cheshire
4 consecutive weeks in November from 7-9 @ Front Arch. Counselling classes are (as the name so subtly suggests) for VDP members who wish to improve their people skills. As most VDP activities involve dealing with people who are in, or have experienced, difficult circumstances, we are happy to offer a service which improves our members’ interpersonal skills. Partially paid for by the college and partially by VDP, they are completely FREE. If you are getting involved, would like to be an activity leader yourself, or just want to be a better friend, you should seriously consider this. You can pick up lifelong skills, and isn’t that what college is all about? counsellingclasses@trinityvdp.com
Tues. 7-9 @ Front Arch. We would like to tell you about the amazing activity that is Barrett Cheshire. Barrett Cheshire is a residential home for adults with physical disabilities. We go there once a week for an hour or two to chat or play games with the residents. They are the most amazing people you will ever meet. The fun and giggles you have with them is plentiful, and you will quickly grow very fond of all of those in the home. It is a really great experience! So when you are just fed up of lectures and assignments the best way to relax and unwind is to go and share many wonderful and memorable times with the people in Barrett Cheshire. You can see their appreciation and the difference you make. barrettcheshire@trinityvdp.com
Homeless Centre 10-12am, 1.30-3.30pm. The Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People is located on Bow Street in Smithfield. The centre provides a breakfast and an afternoon meal for hundreds of people in Dublin every day. The Trinity VDP volunteers help the full-time staff by handing out food and cleaning up. The great thing about the Day Centre is that its times are extremely flexible. Our volunteers can help out by attending for just a couple of hours each week, meaning that you should be able to fit it in between your classes. Working in the Day Centre is hugely rewarding and you're sure to meet many interesting characters. homelesscentre@trinityvdp.com
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Start Your Own Charity One good idea can open a hundred new doors. If you feel there is a niche to help people in a new and innovative way, we’d love to hear from you. Just send an e-mail to activities@trinityvdp.com or come along to our weekly meetings (see timetable) and share it with us!