Hope Community Resources, Inc. (Hope) and the Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) in Waterford, Ireland have developed a voluntary service program that allows associates of Waterford to provide community services in Alaska during the winter holiday season by supporting Hope in its efforts to provide services to people experiencing a developmental disability. This project is one of Hope's delights as it promotes the exchange of cultures while providing critical assistance and companionship to people who choose support from Hope.

In conjunction with the Waterford Voluntary Program, 4 other Irish colleges have come on board with Hope's International Summer Work Program. These include Social Work students from Sligo IT, Psychology students from U.C.G, Recreational Health students from Tralee IT and Psychology students from U.C.D.

Volunteers from WIT assist Hope in numerous ways. This assistance includes performing activities associated with daily living and basic community life. Volunteers also make it possible for individuals to continue their involvement in a variety of inclusionary activities and take advantage of special, seasonal events.

Anyone interested in volunteering should meet the following requirements:

Please consider joining us. Your efforts make life brighter for the individuals who choose Hope's services.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr. Séan Connor at the Waterford Institute of Technology at 353 51 302 728. Dr. Connor does all screening of volunteers and coordinates the effort on behalf of WIT.