The Tús initiative is a community work placement scheme providing a short-term (12 months) working opportunities for unemployed people. All work carried out by participants in the Tús scheme must benefit the community.
The types of project eligible for the scheme may include:
· Energy conservation (work in homes and community buildings)
· Social care of all age groups and people with disabilities
· Caretaking, securing, supervising of community buildings and spaces
· Renovation of community and sporting facilities, including the regeneration and enhancement of community, recreation and sporting spaces
· Work in support of cultural and heritage activities
· Community administration and community event management
· Coaching for sporting activities
· Repair of equipment for the Third World – for example, farm tools, bicycles, computers, sewing machines, health equipment
Unemployed people who are eligible for the scheme will be identified and contacted by their local social welfare office (self- referral for the scheme is not possible) and offered the opportunity to participate in the scheme. If they agree to participate in the Tús scheme, they will be referred to West Cork Development Partnership, where they will be recruited for a suitable placement when it becomes available.
We are currently seeking Community and voluntary organisations who would be interested in providing a Tús work placement(s) opportunity. Should your group be interested please contact West Cork Development Partnership at your earliest convenience. Please ask for Arran or Paul at West Cork Development Partnership on 023 8834035 or alternatively on e-mail at arran@wcdp.ie or paul@wcdp.ie. Alternatively, please complete the attached form to register your Community or Voluntary group for the scheme.
For more detailed information about Tús please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website of the Department of Social Protection.
Kind Regards,
The West Cork Development Partnership Team
West Cork Development Partnership
West Cork Technology Park
Clonakilty
West Cork
T: 023 8834035
F: 023 8834066
E: info@wcdp.ie
W: www.wcdp.ie
