Volunteers are given an induction into the routines of our center and best practice in terms of supporting people with disabilities. Volunteers are coordinated by the Lifestyle Facilitator. There are daily morning meetings and a longer weekly meeting to evaluate and plan activities and provide guidance and support. Volunteers will become familiar with the needs and capabilities of physically disabled people and gain an understanding of what this means, and learn to respect people’s dignity and independence while doing so. Volunteers assist people to do things that they would otherwise be unable to do themselves. This means supporting people to live like everyone else, with the right to self determination, and to take responsibility and pursue activities regardless of disability. They sometimes accompany residents to attend day centres, hospital and doctors appointments as necessary. Volunteers help residents with their daily needs and aspects of their personal care when they are together outside of the house. Volunteers accompany people on public transport such as local bus services, Dart commuter trains and the Luas tram service. They also assist with administration duties such as organising daily transport and daytrip arrangements.