🇮🇪 ESC Volunteering in Ireland 🏥 Intergenerational Care, Community Health & Day Centre Support in County Clare 🌿

Since 1968, Clarecare has been at the heart of community life in County Clare — providing care for older people, family support, and addiction treatment services across the west of Ireland. This ESC placement is an opportunity to become part of that work, contributing to the daily life of their Day Care Centres while gaining real, hands-on experience in healthcare and community support.

Clarecare CLG is looking for an ESC volunteer to support their Intergenerational Health Care project — working directly at one of their four Day Care Centres in County Clare, Ireland. The placement is open to participants from France, Germany, and Italy only.

What Is This Role About?

Clarecare recognises the value of cultural exchange and cross-border cooperation in addressing shared societal challenges. As an ESC volunteer, you will contribute to their intergenerational and older person care work — supporting daily activities, assisting with meal distribution, helping with transport, and bringing new energy and perspectives to a community-driven environment that is actively open to innovation and new ideas.

Activities

🏡 Volunteering at a Day Care Centre — supporting the daily life and activities of older people in County Clare

🍽️ Assisting with the distribution of nutritious meals — a crucial part of the Day Care service

🚌 Supporting as a bus assistant for transport to and from the centre

🏋️ Contributing to activity and exercise planning and implementation for Day Care participants

🌍 Bringing cultural exchange and international perspective into a community-focused Irish care environment

💡 Contributing new ideas and digital skills to Clarecare’s community impact work

Who Should Apply?

Clarecare is looking for someone motivated, curious, and genuinely interested in community care and cultural exchange. Your application should include:

🔹 Personal information — name, contact details, and location

🔹 Background — education, relevant experience, skills, and qualifications

🔹 Volunteer and other experience — previous volunteer roles, special duties, achievements, duration, and frequency

🔹 Skills and competencies — technical and soft skills

🔹 Motivation and interest — why you want to volunteer at Clarecare, why Ireland, and what your personal goals are

🔹 Interest in digital and circular community impact

🔹 Resident in France, Germany, or Italy — this placement is open to these countries only

Training & Support

📋 Induction into Clarecare’s services and approach

🏋️ Manual Handling training

🛡️ Health and Safety training

👩‍⚕️ Healthcare support worker training

🚌 Bus assistant training

🍽️ Training in meal distribution and fostering a welcoming, community-focused environment

🏃 Activity and exercise planning and implementation training

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Accommodation & Practical Details

🏠 Accommodation arranged with a host family — meals provided

✈️ Flights and travel costs covered on arrival and departure

Activity Details

📅 Activity Period: 01 June 2026 – 18 December 2026

📍 Location: Harmony Row, Ennis, Ireland

👤 Activity Type: Individual Volunteering

🏷️ Project Code: 2024-1-IE01-ESC51-VTJ-000209609

Deadline

⏰ 07 May 2026

Eligible Countries

🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy

Apply

🔗 https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/51342_en

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