I am currently doing a Masters in Social Work in Trinity. Throughout my time in Trinity, I have really enjoyed volunteering in different organisations.
For over two years now, I have been volunteering with CASA, the Caring and Sharing Association. CASA is a voluntary organisation that runs social events, holidays, and respite for people with disabilities with the aims of developing friendships, fun, and social outlets. Their website can be found at http://www.casa.ie/, which details all the work that they do. I volunteer specifically with children with disabilities in a social activities group, called the CASA Swords group.
I first got started with CASA, as I had seen an advertisement online looking for volunteers for social activities with children with disabilities. I had previously enjoyed working with children with disabilities and wanted to volunteer, so I said I’d give it a go. I responded to the advertisement, got to meet the coordinator and do a short training, and the next thing I knew, I was meeting all the kids and I’m still having fun with them over 2 years later!
When I joined, it was only the beginning of the CASA Swords group. The group has evolved in a lot of ways. Most notably, we have now made the one group into two, one group for children and one group for teenagers.
