About Havin' A Laugh Charity
Our Mission Statement is simple... To assist with the promotion of positive mental health through life-enhancing activities, connecting people and ‘Havin' a Laugh’.
We do this through a number of avenues, primarily through the provision of activity vouchers to those in mental health support, and secondly through the creation of events that showcase the life-enhancing activities available in our locality.
Havin' a Laugh is a completely voluntary mental health charity.
What's Involved
Our next event, Rennafix AdventureFest 2017 is not just a fundraiser it is a mood lifter, life enhancer and friend maker. This year's annual Havin' a Laugh Adventurfest is being held June 30th-July 2nd. The beautiful grounds of Annaghmore Estate, Co. Sligo will play host to three days of outdoor adventure, holistic therapies, live music, banter, laughter, camping and more.
There will be an variety of activities designed to lift your spirits and enliven your senses.
We are seeking volunteers to come along and help us make this an amazing day, while enjoying the fruits of the festival on Saturday 1st July from 12pm-6pm OR from 6pm-midnight or any 2 hour slot you're available. Volunteer Stewards will be directing the car park, meet and greeting visitors, assisting with visitor registration, stewarding activity areas /& directing festival visitors.
For anyone who is available, we would also love some help with the clean up on Sunday, roughly from 12-2pm.
What's required for this position
Skills required for this role include exemplary skills in customer service and a willingness to proactively assist festival goers.
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Hours required: 4hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Annaghmore, Collooney, Sligo
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
- Mental Health Difficulties
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers will have the opportunity to be involved in the daytime life enhancing activites which will allow them to meet new people, learn new skills
Getting there
Own car preferable but not essential