Workshops: Our residents engage in meaningful daily work through two key workshops: gardening and crafting. Gardening: You’ll help maintain our garden in Peterculter, contribute to local garden upkeep, and tend to our kitchen gardens at Craigievar. This work connects residents to nature and fosters a sense of purpose through the process of nurturing food from seed to table.
Crafting: Located just a five-minute walk from our main house, the craft workshop is a hub of creativity, offering materials and opportunities to explore knitting, felting, painting, and more. You’ll support residents while developing your own creative skills.
Life in the Home: Our residents range in age from 18 to 60, each with unique support needs. You will: Provide assistance in line with individual support plans. Help residents maintain daily routines, including providing direct personal care and engaging in household chores.
Leisure Activities: We believe in leading full and joyful lives. You’ll support residents in enjoying activities such as: building skills in homemaking, cooking, and baking. Outings to cafes, restaurants, and shops. Day trips, holidays, or social events. Exercise activities like swimming, walking, cycling, or gym visits. Connecting and building relationships through shared experiences.
Festivals and Celebrations: Festivals, holidays, and birthdays are central to life at Tigh a’Chomainn, helping us connect with the rhythm of the year. As a Foundation Year Co-worker, you’ll play an active role in preparing for and celebrating these occasions, discovering new traditions and creating memorable experiences.
HOW YOU’LL GROW: Joining Tigh a’Chomainn is a unique vocational experience, offering:
• A meaningful long-term volunteering opportunity where you’ll become an integral part of our community.
• Real-life experience caring for and supporting adults with learning disabilities, gaining skills transferable to careers in medicine, social work, teaching, or other fields.
• Opportunities to participate in community and team meetings, share ideas, and develop personally and professionally.
• A chance to embrace a new adventure, whether on a gap year, career break, or seeking a change of environment.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: Training:
• Log of all your training and any certificates you have earned during your stay.
• Access to online training two weeks prior to your arrival to help you prepare.
• On-site induction and training upon arrival.
• Shadowing experienced co-workers until you feel confident in your role.
• Ongoing training, support and supervision opportunities throughout the year.
• A signed reference letter upon the completion of your placement, detailing the quality of your work and contributions during your placement.