Options and Issues in Development Group

The Options and Issues group was originally set up by a number of returned development workers who wanted to examine the role of the development worker in the broad context of development.

The group has developed in its current form to include returned volunteers with a focus on facilitating and developing Comhlámh’s Options and Issues in Global Development course. The course is aimed at anyone interested in volunteering for development overseas or in Ireland. The course aims to critically examine the:

•  Role of the development worker/volunteer;
•  Motivations and expectations;
•  Types of agencies and projects;
•  As well as offering participants an opportunity to meet with returned volunteers and those working in global development in Ireland.
  

The group meets 3 times a year (weekday evenings) and commit to facilitate two weekend courses a year. Participating in the group offers you the opportunity to develop your facilitation and training skills, work in the field of development education, as well as input into the development of the course content. It is a great way to meet other returned volunteers and development workers.

For more information about the Options and Issues group email kate@comhlamh.org or visit the Options and Issues in Global Development Group Gallery .