Voluntary Sector

Western Care Association is a Mayo organisation, formed in 1966 by a group of caring and far-sighted people who were prepared to give their knowledge and time on a voluntary basis to provide a better life for people with a learning disability.

By having a voluntary structure of branches throughout Mayo, it creates a climate of awareness and inclusion in local communities.

It also facilitates opportunities for service users in the area of integration, job opportunities and leisure activities.

The voluntary sector also lobbies and advocates for rights and resources for people with a learning disability.

It provides substantial revenue and resources through fundraising. It also generates a voluntary work force to complement staff and provide a better quality of life for our service users.

The Voluntary Sector has also helped the Association to achieve International Accreditation under the Personal Outcomes Quality Measurement System.

Branches
Voluntary branches are located in the following towns throughout County Mayo.

Achill
Ardagh
Attymass
Balla
Ballycroy
Ballina
Ballinrobe
Ballintubber/Ballyheane
Ballycastle
Ballyhaunis
Belcarra
Belmullet
Bohola

Bonniconlon
Burrishoole
Carnacon
Carracastle
Castlebar
Charlestown
Clare Island
Claremorris
Cooneal
Crossmolina
Foxford
Glenamoy
Islandeady               

 

Keelogues/Manulla
Kilfian
Kilkeely/Kilmovee
Killala
Killasser
Kiltane
Kiltimagh
Knock
Knockmore/Rathduff
Lacken
Louisburgh
Mayo Abbey/Facefield

Partry  

Robeen / Roundfort
Shrule/Glencorrib
Straide
Swinford
Taugheen / Crossboyne
Tourmakeady
Westport

 

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