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Home 32 The Mall Tralee Co. Kerry Irelandhome
Work Phone: +353 (0) 86 2843498work
Work Email: info@actionlesotho.ieINTERNET
Website: http://www.actionlesotho.ie/
Biography
Action Lesotho is a development NGO working in Lesotho to: Facilitate community development Empower Basotho communities to enjoy social and economic independence Develop management skills in community groups in Lesotho Develop sustainable food security Improve health Alleviate poverty Facilitate the development of economic initiatives and income generating projects To encourage and facilitate participation in education.
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Application Procedure
Applicants wishing to volunteer in Lesotho should contact our Volunteer Coordinator by email. Pippa Kearon, Volunteer Coordinator E-mail: actionlesothopippa@gmail.com A full briefing pack and further information are available from Pippa.
Location
Africa
Countries
Lesotho
Intro
Volunteers are required for a number of projects and can elect to travel out to Lesotho for periods from one month to one year. All applications will be viewed on an individual basis and potential volunteers are selected following a meeting with the Executive Field Officer.
Activities
Agriculture
Business
Community Development
Disability/Special Needs
Education
Health/Medical
Duration
0-4 Weeks
1-3 Months
4-6 Months
7-12 Months
1 Year +
32 The Mall Tralee Ireland
Work 63 Lower Gardiner Street 3rd Floor Dublin 1 Irelandwork
Work Phone: (01) 855 0091work
Work Fax: (01) 855 0089workfax
Work Email: national@aiesec.ieINTERNET
Website: http://www.aiesec.org
Biography
AIESEC (originally an acronym for Association Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales) is a global youth organisation that develops leadership capabilities through their internal leadership programmes and engaging students and graduates in international student exchange and internship programmes for profit and non-profit organisations. Its international office is in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Present in over 113 countries and territories and with over 86,000 members, AIESEC is the world’s largest youth-run organisation. Focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to participate in international internships, experience leadership and participate in a global learning environment. What makes AIESEC unique is the youth driven impactful experience that it offers to its members. AIESEC is run by young people for young people, enabling for a strong experience to all its stakeholders.
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Age Requirements
Minimum 18 years, maximum 30 years.
Language Requirements
Depends on placement. Language requirements can range from basic knowledge to native knowledge of any given language.
Disability Access
Depends on placement; contact organisation for further details.
Education Requirement
Yes; at least one year’s third level education
Other Requirements
After joining and understanding AIESEC, applicants can enter a review process to assess their experiences and motivation for doing an AIESEC exchange.
Application Procedure
AIESEC operates an online application procedure for its traineeships and placements abroad (see http://www.aiesec.net/snci). During this procedure applicants must state their academic and working experience, personal and professional skills as well as any language skills which must be backed up with the correct certificates.
Cost
Yes, €500.
Benefits
Pre-placement training; support in preparation for living and working abroad, including in-country support with accessing accommodation and local orientation; access to online database of internships; post-placement reintegration support.
Work Individually/In Teams
Both
In Country Support
Yes; available part-time
Pre Programme Training
Training covers topics including dealing with culture shock and using internship search systems.
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes
Location
Africa
Asia
Europe
Latin America
Activities
Business
Capacity Building
Children/Young People
Community Development
Education
Health/Medical
Internships
Other
Duration
1-3 Months
4-6 Months
7-12 Months
1 Year +
63 Lower Gardiner Street 3rd Floor Ireland
Work 4 The Crescent Millroad, Middleton Co. Cork Irelandwork
Work Phone: + 353 21 4621748work
Work Email: info@brightercommunities.orgINTERNET
Website: http://brightercommunities.org/en/index.php
Biography
Brighter Communities Worldwide
http://brightercommunities.org/en/index.php
http://www.brightercommunities.org
email harambee@brightercommunities.org
Biography
Brighter Communities Worldwide (BCW) is a charity with a wealth of experience building sustainable communities in East Africa. Founded as Friends of Londiani in 2002, our model creates an enabling environment for communities to realise change.
Our vision is a world where strong, healthy communities can thrive, building sustainable livelihoods and brighter futures for all.
Our mission is to work in partnership with communities, to deliver programmes that enrich their lives and help create better futures for them and their families.
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Intro
Harambee is a swahili word which means ‘working together’ and this is what volunteering with BCW is all about. Most years, there are two Harambee’s from Ireland – one in July/August and another in October/November. Harambee provides a short-term volunteer placement opportunity for 2 or 3 weeks in Kenya along with a training programme around it to enhance the experience and help prepare you for it. Not enough time to change the world but enough time to change your way of looking at it. This is a chance to use your skills to help make changes to peoples lives and to explore hands on for yourself an understanding of global development issues. It is also an opportunity to learn new skills
Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Short-term/Intercultural, Community Development
Age Requirements
Minimum age is 18
Language Requirements
English
Disability Access
Depends on placement; contact organisation for further details
Education Requirement
No
Other Requirements
Volunteers must be willing to work on a team, attend the training weekends and debriefing/evaluation weekend
Application Procedure
Harambee provides a short-term volunteer placement opportunity for 2 or 3 weeks in Kenya along with a training programme around it to enhance the experience and help prepare you for it. Anyone aged 18 years or over on January 1st on the project year can apply. There is no upper age limit but medical proof of fitness is required for anyone over 70 years of age. Application forms can be downloaded from BCW website or by emailing harambee@brightercommunities.org
Cost
Costs are broken into 2 areas – personal costs which cover training expenses, flights, transport, food & accomodation in Kenya and fundraising costs which is an agreed amount that each volunteer commits to raising to support the community development programmes in Kenya. Costs vary from project to project – see the BCW website for current costs. Costs in addition to these will include travel insurance, vaccinations, visa for Kenya and any optional tourist activities at the end of the project, these will vary from person to person.
Benefits
Flights, food, accommodation, training, project support
Work Individually/In Teams
In teams
Code Of Practice
Yes. BCW are signatories to Comhlámh’s Code of Good Practice for volunteer sending agencies.
Volunteer Charter
Yes. Volunteers receive a copy of Comhlamh’s Volunteer Charter.
In Country Support
Yes, available full-time
Pre Programme Training
BCW has a comprehensive volunteer training programme for all volunteers travelling to Kenya with them. Participation and completion of this training programme is compulsory for all volunteers. Time wise it will involve committing to approx. 4 days or evenings overall spread out over time before you travel and when you come home.
Topics covered will include:
- Community Development
- Kenya’s Healthy Village Programme
- Practicalities e.g. fundraising support; volunteer health & first aid; what to bring with you etc.
- Skills Training – any specific skills training you require related to the work that will be happening in Kenya during your volunteer placement
- Team-building & Cultural Awareness
- Opportunities for staying engaged with development after your overseas placement
Part of the training programme covers details on BCW’s policies and safe practices and all volunteers are required to adhere to these and also to be willing to be Garda-vetted.
Post-Programme Debriefing
Holds an evaluation and debriefing weekend
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes
Location
Africa
Countries
Kenya
Activities
Community Development
Construction
Education
Health/Medical
Other
Duration
0-4 Weeks
1-3 Months
4 The Crescent Millroad, Middleton Ireland
Home 4 Foxfield Grove, Raheny, Dublin 5 Dublinhome
Work Phone: +353 87 6522888work
Work Email: cheeers.chairperson@gmail.comINTERNET
Work Email: cheeers.secretary@gmail.comINTERNET
Website: https://cheeersvolunteers.wixsite.com/cheeers;%20
Biography
Mission: CHEEERS: Developing Healthcare Together works together with local communities to deevlop healthcare services nad to promote education, skills development and capactiy building.
CHEEERS stands for:
– Community
– Healthcare
– Empowering
– Education
– Experiences
– Relationships and
– Support
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Intro
CHEEERS: Developing Healthcare Together works together with developing communities to improve healthcare services and to promote education and training of healthcare professionals. We work alongside Kisiizi Hospital staff and the local community to develop a number of healthcare projects and provide further education and training.
Activities
Projects to date have focused on capacity building of staff and projects around nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, pharmacy and accountancy.
Duration
2 week projects in country, usually around Easter. Pre-departure training and fundraising is over a 4 month period prior to departure and post project debrief and project handover is within a month after return.
Is Irish:
Yes
Non Profit:
Non profit, professional volunteer multidisciplinary sending organsiation
Organisation Type
Registered charity (RCN: 20153335) and non-profit Company Limited By Guarantee (CRO: 591480)
Age Requirements
Over 18 with a recognised medical, health or finance related qualification
Language Requirements
Work through English
Disability Access
The CHEEERS: DHT programme is accessible and open to people with disabilities whose needs can be appropriately catered for within the current resources and capacity of our organisation and that of our partner organisation Kisiizi Hospital in south west Uganda. This is assessed on a case by case basis by the CHEEERS: DHT board of Trustees, management team and the management team of our partner in Uganda.
Getting involved and working voluntarily with our organisation in Ireland is open to all individuals.
Education Requirement
Registered health and social care professional qualification, Medical Doctors, Nurses and also professional healthcare support staff, such as accountants.
Other Requirements
Fit, healthy and successfully complete the CHEEERS: DHT selection process (Application form, interview and meet the required partners criteria)
Application Procedure
Apply directly to organisation. Must complete a formal application and undergo an interview.
Cost
Approx: €1,250 to €1,500 (covers flights, in country transportation costs and food and accommodation).
Benefits
The CHEEERS: DHT programme has benefits and impacts annually for our local partner Kisiizi Hospital in south west Uganda. These range from increasing local staff knowledge in key areas, raising awareness in relation to important public health topics, developing specific health service developments, providing funding for equipment and infrastructure and funding for local staff to pursue further education among other initiatives.
The CHEEERS: DHT programme has benefits for our volunteers personally and professionally. Specifically volunteers have highlighted that the programme has benefited their careers and they have developed skills in the areas of communication, team work, leadership, resourcefulness, clinical knowledge and confidence. Finally, volunteers have also cited exposure to international health issues as beneficial and that they have developed ideas for how to improve their own services at home in Ireland from their experience working with CHEEERS: DHT and Kisiizi Hospital.
Work Individually/In Teams
Work in multidisciplinary teams in partnership with local colleagues in Uganda
Code of Practice Compliance Level:
Yes, signatory to Comhlamh’s Code of Good Practice for volunteer sending agencies
Do you promote and disseminate Comhlamh’s Volunteer Charter:
Yes
In Country Support
Yes, available full time
Pre-Programme Training
Yes
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes. Contact is maintained via an opt-in mail list and database. Volunteers are also contacted to hand over to the following years volunteers and remain involved and engaged that way. Some past volunteers also support fundraising initiatives, as well. Volunteers are actively encouraged to continue their engagement with Global Health issues and can be linked in with the Chartered Physiotherapists in International Health and Development (CPIHD) special interest group which supports Health and Social care professionals in Ireland with an interest in Global Health.
Location
Irish based charity working in Southwestern Uganda
Countries
Uganda
4 Foxfield Grove, Raheny, Dublin 5 Dublin
Work 1A The Stables Alfred Street. Cork Irelandwork
Work Phone: (021) 455 8774work
Work Email: info@chernobyl-ireland.comINTERNET
Website: http://www.chernobyl-international.com/
Biography
Mission Statement
Chernobyl Children International wishes to effect real change in the Chernobyl-affected areas, harnessing the unique spirit of volunteerism that permeates every level of the organisation. We wish to develop, facilitate and effect long-term sustainable community-based solutions, providing effective principled humanitarian assistance while advocating for the rights of the victims and survivors of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
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Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Short-term/Intercultural
Age Requirements
No
Language Requirements
No
Disability Access
Depends on placement; contact organisation for further details
Education Requirement
Depends on placements. Areas in which qualifications and experience are welcomed include nursing, dentistry, and construction
Other Requirements
Applicants are subject to character checks and clearance. Additionally, volunteers must be pro-active in meeting the needs of the beneficiaries and adapting flexibility in their own comforts/expectations
Application Procedure
References are required from all volunteers; applicants are also required to adhere to the CCPI’s Contract and Code of Conduct for Volunteers
Cost
Yes. Volunteers are requested to cover the costs of their trip. Assistance with fundraising may be available.
Benefits
Accommodation, food, and travel costs
Work Individually/In Teams
Both
Code Of Practice
CCI are signatories to the Comhlámh Code of good practice.
Volunteer Charter
Yes. Promotes the Comhlámh Volunteer Charter.
In Country Support
Yes; available full-time
Pre Programme Training
Some pre-programme briefing is provided
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes
Location
Europe
Countries
Belarus, Russia
Activities
Children/Young People
Community Development
Construction
Disability/Special Needs
Health/Medical
Technical Support
Other
Administration Management
Duration
0-4 Weeks
1-3 Months
1A The Stables Alfred Street. Ireland
Work 22 South Frederick Street Dublin 2 Irelandwork
Work Phone: 01 645 5555work
Work Fax: 01-645555workfax
Work Email: ireland@cncf.orgINTERNET
Website: http://www.cncf.org/index.html
Biography
Mission Statement
The Christina Noble Children’s Foundation is an international partnership of people dedicated to serving children in need of emergency and long-term medical care, nutritional rehabilitation, educational opportunities, vocational training and job placement, as well as children at risk of sexual and economic exploitation and currently works in Vietnam and Mongolia. Christina established the Foundation in Vietnam in 1989 after visiting the country. In 1997, the Foundation expanded its work into Mongolia, where during an investigative trip, Christina was shocked to discover thousands of sick and destitute street children, many living underground in the city’s pipes. The Foundation seeks to maximise the potential of each child. This is accomplished within the context of the family or the community and always with love, respect and dignity for each child as an individual.
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Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Age Requirements
All volunteers must be at least 21 yrs old.
Language Requirements
A working knowledge of English would be essential.
Disability Access
No, due to the layout of the Social and Medical Centre the children are on several different floors. Access is only by stairs.
Education Requirement
We would expect that volunteers would have some level of childcare experience, preferably with children with disabilities.
Other Requirements
The Foundation is a non religious apolitical organisation.
Application Procedure
All prospective volunteer should email the Foundation with a copy of their CV and two references. They will then be provided with a copy of the volunteer handbook and the application form which they need to complete and return. Each prospective volunteer will be called to an informal interview at the Dublin office. Finally, any confirmation of acceptance onto the volunteer programme is dependant on Garda clearance.
Cost
All prospective volunteers must cover all their own food, accommodation and travel costs while volunteering with the Foundation. Approx. costs are outlined in the volunteer handbook.
Benefits
The Foundation provides assistance in helping the volunteers find suitable accommodation. Detailed training is provided by the Volunteer Coodinator who is based at the Foundation’s office in Vietnam.
Work Individually/In Teams
The volunteers will work in a team of between two and six volunteers from all over the world.
In Country Support
Yes
Pre Programme Training
No
Post-Programme Debriefing
No
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes
Location
Asia
Countries
Vietnam
Activities
Children/Young People
Duration
1-3 Months
4-6 Months
22 South Frederick Street Dublin 2 Ireland
Work Barlow House, Drogheda, Co. Louthwork
Work Phone: 041 9801005work
Work Email: info@developmentperspectives.ieINTERNET
Website: http://www.developmentperspectives.ie/
Biography
Mission Statement
Our mission is to actively involve people, through an educational process, in learning about and then tackling social, political, environmental and economic issues that affect their lives and the lives of others at a local and global level.
Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Activities
The insightprogramme is designed to incorporate both theoretical and practical learning activities. Volunteers are involved in theoretical educational activities and discussions on a range of development issues. This is achieved in a non-formal adult educational setting. They are also involved on a practical level (hands on) working on a project that has been chosen by the local partner ngo and community, some examples of previous projects are – Renovating a health clinic, building a foundation for a school classroom, planting mangroves and digging ponds, building an outdoor basketball court. The overseas component is viewed as the experiential learning phase of the programme which encourages participants to plan, act, reflect and evaluate
Age Requirements
participants must be over 18years
Language Requirements
Yes, participants need to have basic English in order to be involved. This includes pax from our partner organisations. Our Insight programme is an educational journey consisting of many theoretical workshops and therefore it is important that ALL participants have an opportunity to input and learn equally
Disability Access
Yes
Education Requirement
No
Other Requirements
Ideally volunteers would have access to groups of people either through their employment or hobbies (ie musicians, artists, actors, teachers, youth workers etc) in order to act as multipliers, post programme.
As part of our final phase we encourage the group to design and facilitate workshops on specific development challenges that they have witnessed/experienced throughout their Insight journey. They also have an opportunity to organise an event or campaign.
Application Procedure
There is an initial application form that needs to be filled out (please find attached). Then an information (question and answers) evening is scheduled where interested participants have an opportunity to find out more about the programme and we get a chance to meet with them in person. Individual interviews are set up for those who cannot attend the information night. We do not ask for references to be provided. A 50 euro deposit is paid up front to secure a place on the programme and a statement of personal awareness is signed before the overseas phase.
Cost
50 euro deposit is paid after the information evening to secure a place on the programme.850 euro fundraising – towards programme costs, accommodation, food, internal travel expenses overseas, contribution towards local project overseas (which is identified by our partner organisation), residential weekend in Ireland during the pre-departure phase, facilitation costs and guest speakers, return visit to Ireland for Tanzanian pax. Each participant pays for their flight, insurance and medical costs (ie vaccinations and anti-malaria tablets)
Benefits
We provide accommodation, food, training, work placement, internal travel, guest speakers, facilitation, support, pre-departure residential weekend, and internal travel expenses overseas.
Work Individually/In Teams
We always work as a group. Learning from each other and working together is at the heart of our organisation.
Code Of Practice
Signatories to Comhlámh’s Code of good practice.
In Country Support
Yes, during the welcome and orientation day overseas, Participants are made aware of the various leaders and contact people available to them. We always work with a local partner who provides us with local leaders and relevant contact details. Ie chemist, local doctor, hospital, taxi service etc
Pre Programme Training
Yes,Our pre-departure phase runs over three full weekends. The focus of these weekends is an introduction to development issues, teambuilding, residential weekend and preparation for overseas trip (vaccinations, health pre-cautions, flights, what to pack, information about the country, culture and environment they will be visiting).
The group have the benefit of being familiar with each other before they embark on the overseas journey. They have a foundation of basic knowledge of development issues that affect the lives of people locally and globally. They are prepared logistically and mentally.
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes, our post phase or final phase incorporates 3 full weekends of debriefing, reflection, next steps, how to get involved with development agencies and charities at home, how to design a workshop on a specific development challenge of interest, how to design an event or organise a campaign, how to lobby local politicians, how to involve family and friends in development discussions, how to make changes in their own lives that positively effect the lives of others.
Location
Africa
Asia
Countries
Africa (Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, Liberia, Sri Lanka)
Duration
0-4 Weeks
Barlow House, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel
Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and IsraelBiography
We recruit volunteers to give 3 months to live as human rights monitors (we call them Ecumenical Accompaniers) in the West Bank. Volunteers are given full preparation and training and commit to doing advocacy work on their return, in the belief that ordinary people can influence policy and bring about positive change. We seek an end to the occupation of the occupied Palestinian territories and a just peace based on international law. We work with both Palestinians and Israelis to bring this about.
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Countries Worked In: Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories – West Bank
Not-for-profit
yes
Does your organisation have or subscribe to an established policy that sets out the rights and responsibilities of volunteers, e.g., a Volunteer Charter?
All our volunteers sign a memorandum of agreement, and a statement of indemnity
Age requirements?
No. but all must be physically fit and demonstrated psychological and emotional maturity.
language requirements?
No, but any Arabic or Hebrew is an advantage. All must speak English.
Do you have placements that are accessible for volunteers with disabilities
This can be looked into with the individual concerned.
Educational or professional requirements?
No.
Other selection criteria?
No – apart from demonstrating good advocacy networks in the UK or Ireland.
Please outline the application procedure
Application form, plus 3 references if selected for interview.
costs?
No, all out of pocket expenses are met including preparation and training in London, UK, flights to Israel/OPT and living expenses for 3 months in the field.
What benefits does your organisation provide for volunteers?
As above.
Activities with which volunteers are involved:
Human rights monitoring; living in the West Bank; reporting on incidents and newsletter writing for advocacy.
duration of projects
3 months, or occasionally 4.5 months.
Does your organisation have policies for the protection of children and vulnerable people which you can make available to potential volunteers/volunteers?
Yes.
Do volunteers work individually or in teams while overseas?
In international teams of 4-6 people.
Does your organisation provide an in-country contact person for volunteers?
Yes. There is a small staff team in Jerusalem with responsibility for up to 30 volunteers from 25 countries at any one time.
Does your organisation provide pre-departure training for volunteers?
Covers all aspects required.
Does your organisation provide post-return debriefing for volunteers?
Yes, including one to one debriefing interview, options for retreat, further counselling and preparation for ongoing advocacy work.
If requested, can you put accepted volunteers in touch with returned volunteers?
Yes.
QPSW, Religious Society of Friends, Friends House, London, NW1 2BJ UK
Home Office Unit 4, Drake Centre Carrigaline, Cork Cork home
Work Email: edithwilkins54@gmail.comINTERNET
Biography
The Edith Wilkins Street Children Foundation, India is a not for profit organisation that provides care and protective support to street children, victims of abuse and sex trafficking, child labourers and other at risk minors. Founded in 2003 by Cork born nurse Edith Wilkins, the foundation is based in Darjeeling, India. Due to the proximity of Darjeeling to the borders of Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan, the town is a common route used by child traffickers when smuggling children into India. To date over 2500 children have come through our system in Darjeeling and presently there are over 500 children in the system.
Work 1 Empress Place Summerhill North Cork Irelandwork
Work Phone: (021)455-1535work
Work Fax: (021)455-1587workfax
Work Email: info@volunteerabroad.ieINTERNET
Website: http://www.eilireland.org/volunteer-abroad
Biography
Mission Statement
EIL is a not for profit intercultural learning organisation dedicated to increasing equality and understanding between peoples and cultures across the world. EIL volunteers work and live alongside local people who are actively engaged in the fight against poverty, injustice and discrimination. On their return to Ireland EIL asks volunteers to be the voice for the stories of the people they worked with and to highlight their experience of poverty and inequality through campaigning or by joining the EIL Development Education Network.
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Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Short-term/Intercultural
Age Requirements
Minimum age requirement is 18 years
Language Requirements
No. Programmes in Spanish-, Portuguese-and French-speaking countries include a language course in preparation for the volunteer placement
Disability Access
Depends on project; further details available from organisation
Education Requirement
No, except for some health projects
Other Requirements
Volunteers should be independent-minded travellers, with the flexibility, initiative and maturity needed to volunteer in a developing country
Application Procedure
Completed application form with two referees, CV, 2 passport sized photos and deposit of Euro 250. This is followed be a telephone or face-to-face interview. Application forms available from the EIL office or website. Police checks may be necessary in certain cases.
Cost
Yes. Programme fees start from €785. Volunteers also cover travel costs. EIL also offer a number of fully and partially funded travel awards on an annual basis. Please see website for updates.
Benefits
Volunteering with EIL gives participants an opportunity to immerse themselves in a local community setting. Through our experienced overseas partners we identify meaningful, sustainable projects that create an environment where Volunteers learn about local customs and practices. EIL’s Volunteer Abroad programme is underpinned by a global justice perspective and supports Volunteers to tell the story of the communities they meet while they are away, and when they get home. Ongoing engagement with the EIL network in Ireland allows participants to reflect on development issues with people from a diverse range of backgrounds who have had a similar international experience and want to continue to make a difference to the global context.
Code Of Practice
Yes; subscribes to the agreed standards of Federation EIL. Also signatories to the Comhlamh Code of Good Practice
Volunteer Charter
We ask volunteers to sign up to Comhlamh’s volunteer charter.
In Country Support
Yes, 24 hour X 7 days per week local support separate from host project
Pre Programme Training
EIL’s comprehensive pre departure workshop includes information on your health and safety, cultural adaptation, how to respectfully capture and share images and messages, and a host of activities to prepare you for the challenges you will face. At each of our workshops previous returned volunteers share their knowledge and experience and are on hand to answer questions.
Post-Programme Debriefing
On return to Ireland you will receive a one-to-one telephone debriefing as well as having the opportunity to participate in our annual debriefing day. This gives volunteers a chance to share their experience with others, draw comparisons and recognise differences in global realities in different countries. This day marks the beginning of the journey for volunteers to plan how they can use their experience to make a difference.
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes
Location
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Countries
Africa (Morocco, Ghana, South Africa), Asia (India, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, China), Turkey, Latin America (Argentina, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico)
Activities
Community development, conservation and environment, education and working with children, health and medical care, human rights, women’s rights, animal conservation.
Duration
3 weeks to 1 year
1 Empress Place Summerhill Ireland
Home 96 Glen Road County Down Newry BT34 1RH Northern Irelandhome
Work Phone: +44 (0) 28 3082 1964work
Website: http://www.friendsofafrica.org.uk/
Biography
Our motto is “small steps together”. The projects we support reflect this motto, because when we are working together we achieve far more by way of creating a sense of ownership, achievement and empowerment, both for the African people we work with and for ourselves.
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Non Profit
Yes
Age Requirements
All volunteers must be at least 19 yrs old.
Language Requirements
None
Disability Access
None
Education Requirement
For short term volunteers there is no educational or professional requirements. Depending on the needs of a specific project there may be skills requirements or educational, or professional qualifications.
Application Procedure
Candidates are required to submit a detailed application form. Following a successful interview, receipt of two suitable references and vetting through Access NI, volunteers are accepted to either a long or short term programme.
Cost
Short term volunteers pay a deposit of £500 soon after selection. Additionally each volunteer is required to fundraise £3,000 for projects. Volunteers are responsible for arranging own passports, visa, vaccinations and medicines as required for specific country of assignment. Volunteers are expected to fund own free/leisure time and activities while abroad.
Benefits
Airline tickets and insurance are arranged by the organisation. While on assignment, food, accommodation and transport costs are paid for by the charity.
Work Individually/In Teams
Short term assignments are in teams of 6-10
Generally long term volunteers are placed individually to projects where they will be working on their own but have the support of SMA Fathers who are working in close proximity.
In Country Support
Yes, our volunteers will always have the support of the SMA Regional and other SMA priests in the area. (The regional supervisor having ultimate responsibility for the volunteer.
Pre Programme Training
For short term volunteers, they must attend 3 full days of training and one residential weekend. Long term volunteers attend training with dTalk (1 week)
Post-Programme Debriefing
Yes volunteers are invited to a debriefing day shortly after returning home
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes it is our policy to include returned volunteers in our training programme. They attend the first training day and after that can be contacted by the preparing volunteers.
Location
Africa
Countries
Zambia, Tanzania, South Africa
Activities
Teaching
Building/painting/renovating
Childcare
Social Work, community involvement
Duration
6 Weeks short term
long term: minimum of 1-2 years
96 Glen Road Newry BT34 1RH Northern Ireland
Home c/o Teacher’s Club, 36, Parnell Sq. W. Dublin 1 Dublinhome
Work Email: giveireland@gmail.comINTERNET
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Is Irish Yes
Non Profit Yes
Organisation Type VSA
Age Requirements Mature
Language Requirements English
Disability Access
Education Requirement B.Ed, B.A with H.Dip,
Other Requirements Experienced, fully qualified teachers only.
Application Procedure Application form, interview, selection process
Cost
Benefits
Work Individually/In Teams Both
Code of Practice Yes CoGP Core Standards
Volunteer Charter Yes
In Country Support Yes
Pre-Programme Training Yes
Contact with Returned Volunteers Yes
Location Projects in Gambia, West Africa
Countries
Intro
Activities Teaching
Duration 4 to 6 weeks
c/o Teacher’s Club, 36, Parnell Sq. W. Dublin 1 Dublin
Home c/o Teacher’s Club, 36, Parnell Sq. W. Dublin 1 Dublinhome
Work Email: giveireland@gmail.comINTERNET
Biography
GIVE has a long-term commitment to supporting education in The Gambia. We are developing sustainable programmes in cooperation with the CES in The Gambia.
Volunteers spend 4 to 6 weeks in The Gambia. Our programmes usually run from late January to early March. We work directly with Gambian teachers, using their school syllabus. We also work with students receiving ‘second-chance’ education at Skill Centres. As experienced teachers, our volunteers communicate best practise and support local teachers in developing practical active-learning methodologies with their students in the classroom.
Qualifications and Experience
As we work with teachers in The Gambia, GIVE is seeking fully qualified teachers, retired or on career-break.
Application Procedure
Candidates submit a detailed application form. Following a successful interview, receipt of two suitable references and vetting through the National Vetting Bureau, volunteers are accepted onto our programme and join our team for pre-departure training.
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Is Irish Yes
Non Profit Yes
Organisation Type VSA
Age Requirements Mature
Language Requirements English
Disability Access
Education Requirement B.Ed, B.A with H.Dip,
Other Requirements Experienced, fully qualified teachers only.
Application Procedure Application form, interview, selection process
Cost
Benefits
Work Individually/In Teams Both
Code of Practice Yes CoGP Core Standards
Volunteer Charter Yes
In Country Support Yes
Pre-Programme Training Yes
Contact with Returned Volunteers Yes
Location Projects in Gambia, West Africa
Countries
Intro
Activities Teaching
Duration 4 to 6 weeks
c/o Teacher’s Club, 36, Parnell Sq. W. Dublin 1 Dublin
Work 10 Lissadel Crescent Malahide Co. Dublin Irelandwork
Work Phone: 01 8456901work
Work Email: info@globalschoolroom.netINTERNET
Website: http://www.globalschoolroom.net/
Biography
Mission Statement
Global Schoolroom is dedicated to sharing educational experience between communities worldwide to help eradicate poverty, promote economic development and build sustainable communities. • We use the power of education to enlighten one another and expand each individual’s scope for opportunity. • We strive to bring a primary education for every child to achieve the UN’s Millennium Development Goal for Universal Education. • We share good educational practices to enrich the collective educational experience and widen the cultural horizons of everyone involved. • We work directly with teachers and communities to build a strong framework for high standards of teacher training which, once in place, can then be delivered by sustainable local networks. • We forge respectful links between educational partners to their mutual benefit.
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Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Short-term/Intercultural
Telephone Number
01 8456901
Activities
Education
Duration
0-4 Weeks
10 Lissadel Crescent Malahide Ireland
Home The Liffey Trust Centre 117-126 Upper Sheriff Street Dublin D1 home
Work Phone: 01-5310033work
Work Email: Mary@habitatireland.ieINTERNET
Website: http://www.habitatireland.ie/
Biography
Mission Statement
Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action by building simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with people in need. Through Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village programme, teams of volunteers become active partners with host communities worldwide, helping to build a ‘global village’ of homes, communities and hope
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Age requirements:
16-18 for school/youth builds (or if accompanied by a parent on closed team)
18+ for all other builds
Under other requirements:
No
Application Procedure:
Individuals wishing to join an Open team or Big Build can apply via our website Application Form; once received a member of staff will be in contact to organise an informal interview – references will be required; Please keep an eye on our Overseas Volunteering page for upcoming trips
There is an option to form your own team of family and friends, please contact our office for details. Likewise teachers, TY coordinators, youth or church leaders or corporate staff who would like to organise a team can do so by contacting Mary on 01-5310033 or mary@habitatireland.ie.
Contact with Returned Volunteers:
Yes: Team debrief is held – Newsletters and following opportunities are provided
Countries:
Africa (Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Ethiopia)
Asia ( Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, Nepal)
Europe (Romania, Poland, Hungary)
Latin America (El Salvador, Paraguay)
Other information:
All team leaders on minor teams will undergo Garda Vetting
Work Young St Lisburn Belfast BT27 5EA Northern Irelandwork
Work Phone: 028 9024 3686work
Work Fax: 028 9033 1878workfax
Work Email: gv@habitatni.co.ukINTERNET
Website: http://www.habitatni.co.uk/
Website: https://www.habitatni.co.uk/join-us/habitat-restore
Biography
Mission Statement
Habitat for Humanity is committed to the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 350,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.5 million people in over 90 countries. Through the Global Village Programme Habitat for Humanity Northern Ireland provides opportunities for local volunteers and teams from all backgrounds and across the sectarian divide, to work in communities in need around the world, building houses.
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Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Short-term/Intercultural
Age Requirements
Volunteers should be over 18. 16- 17 year olds may participate but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Language Requirements
No but Spanish may be an asset for Latin American countries.
Disability Access
Yes, each case is considered individually.
Education Requirement
There is no previous experience required.
Other Requirements
Volunteers of all faiths and no faiths are welcome to apply to volunteer with the organisation if they have a willingness to partner and respect the aims of Habitat.
Application Procedure
Volunteers can fill out an application online or request a hard copy by contacting the office. They will be invited to attend a half day recruitment and selection event made of an informal interview and team building exercises. Two references are required.
Cost
For each volunteer trip a fundraising target is set which includes the costs of flights, insurance, visa, accommodation and food and a donation to the work of Habitat for Humanity. Programme costs begin at £1250.
Benefits
The organisation will provide fundraising support, extensive team leader training, team member training (including health and safety) advocacy sessions and the privilege of working alongside communities to both to help them build houses and to learn from the experience. All logistical costs and arrangements are included as part of the fundraising target. This includes flights, accommodation, food and transport.
Work Individually/In Teams
Volunteer teams are usually made up of 10-15 team members including 2 team leaders.
Code Of Practice
Yes – Comhlamh Code of Practice.
Volunteer Charter
Yes – Comhlamh Volunteer Charter.
In Country Support
Yes, HFHNI is in contact with the host incountry coordinator. Host coordinator with team in-country
Pre Programme Training
Yes, there is an extensive team leader training programme provided. Team members are provided with orientation pack, health and safety training, first aid training (if necessary) global development and advocacy training.
Post-Programme Debriefing
Yes, within 4-8 weeks of returning to Northern Ireland team leaders will facilitate a team evaluation and debrief session. One to one debrief sessions can be accommodated if requested. Team Leaders are provided with a debriefing toolkit to enable them to facilitate a debrief with their team.
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes, team leaders will be in touch with a previous team leader who will often attend a team meeting to share his/her experience and answer questions.
Location
Africa
Asia
Europe
Latin America
Countries
Habitat for Humanity partners with communities in over 90 countries; each year certain countries will be selected as the destinations for that year.
Activities
Community Development
Construction
Education
Other
Duration
0-4 Weeks
Young St Lisburn Belfast BT27 5EA Northern Ireland
Work Waterways House Ground Canal Quay Dublin 2 Irelandwork
Work Phone: 01 681 5440work
Work Fax: 01 432 5959workfax
Work Email: info@havenpartnership.comINTERNET
Website: http://www.havenpartnership.com/
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Mission Statement
Haven is an Irish non-governmental organisation (NGO) which is strongly committed to empowering the people of Haiti to build strong and sustainable livelihoods. Established in 2008 and launched in 2009, we work solely in Haiti, facilitating the provision of sustainable water and sanitation, training and education, and shelter solutions for its people.
Our vision is to build thriving communities which prosper independently, and in which every person has a safe place to call home. Every year, a group of 30-40 volunteers leave a lasting impression on a local community in Haiti, where they lead a range of vital projects which focus on our three core development areas: Water and Sanitation (WASH), training and education, and shelter. Most of the volunteer projects focus on renovating and upgrading local resources, such as schools or community facilities.
Application Procedure
You can submit an enquiry form on Haven’s website (https://www.havenpartnership.com/volunteer/ ) or contact our Volunteer Manager at volunteer@havenpartnership.com to express your interest in the Volunteer Programme and run through some questions. If you wish to take part, you will then be invited to complete an extended Application Form.
As part of this, you have to agree to adhere to our Standards of Integrity, provide a fitness certificate from your doctor, and undergo Garda Vetting. You will also have to fundraise the costs of the Volunteer Programme in order to take part, as outlined in more detail below.
All volunteers are also asked to attend the pre-departure briefing held about four weeks before you leave for Haiti.
Post-Programme Debriefing
Individually scheduled.
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Please contact our Volunteer Manager who will be happy to facilitate this.
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Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Short-term/Intercultural
Age Requirements
minimum age is 16 +
Language Requirements
No
Disability Access
No
Education Requirement
Skilled tradespeople are preferred; however there are a limited number of positions for volunteers without a trade.
Other Requirements
none
Application Procedure
Each volunteer must raise a minimum of €4,000, be medically and physically fit enough to work in a tropical climate, and be available to travel around the mid-term break at Halloween 2009.
Cost
€4000
Benefits
The €4,000 will cover food, travel and accommodation expenses, and will contribute to the purchase of materials used on site.
Work Individually/In Teams
In teams
Code Of Practice
No
Volunteer Charter
No
In Country Support
Yes, a full-time member of staff is available
Pre Programme Training
An induction day
Post-Programme Debriefing
none
Contact with Returned Volunteers
It is a newly established organisation so there is no contact with returned volunteers at this time.
Location
Latin America
Countries
Haiti
Activities
Construction
Duration
0-4 Weeks
Waterways House Ground Canal Quay Dublin 2 Ireland
Work Silverdale Grove Ballinlough Cork. Irelandwork
Work Phone: (021) 429 2990work
Work Fax: (021) 429 3432workfax
Work Email: office@hopefoundation.ieINTERNET
Website: http://www.hopefoundation.ie/
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Mission Statement
The Holistic care and development of severely underprivileged children /persons in India.
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Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Long Term Development
Age Requirements
Over 21
Language Requirements
Willingness to learn some Bengali.
Disability Access
Contact organisation for further details
Education Requirement
Yes, depending on post. For healthcare positions, qualified nurses and doctors are required. Primary level teaching qualifications and TEFL are required for educational positions, people with accountancy experience are required for administrative positions, etc. Other skills required include: counselling through art & drama, drug rehab, vocational training skills.
Other Requirements
Volunteers are asked to do some fundraising to cover expenses and donate to HOPE’s projects.
Application Procedure
Submission of CV and cover letter outlining potential role. Completion of volunteer application form, followed by an interview with the directors.
Cost
Own travel arrangements, vaccinations, insurance.
Benefits
Bed and board, small living allowance for longer term volunteers.
Work Individually/In Teams
In teams, with HOPE staff, Indian partners and other volunteers.
Code Of Practice
The Hope Foundation are Signatories to the Comhlámh Code of good practice.
Volunteer Charter
Yes – Comhlámh Volunteer Charter.
In Country Support
Yes; available full-time
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes
Location
Asia
Countries
India
Activities
Children/Young People
Community Development
Education
Health/Medical
Women
Administration Management
Duration
1-3 Months
4-6 Months
7-12 Months
1 Year +
Silverdale Grove Ballinlough Ireland
Home Immunisation 4 Life 35 Eallagh Headford Galway co. Irelandhome
Cell Phone: +353(0)86 0246749cell
Website: http://www.immunisation4lifechildhealthspecialists.com
Biography
Immunisation 4 Life’s mission is to:
1. Improve the health and life expectancy of vulnerable children in low resource countries. This will be achieved by partnership and collaboration with local communities, to achieve Millennium Development Goal 4.
2. In partnership with other NGO’s, local agencies and local community we aim to assess the needs of local communities, develop and maintain sustainable programmes, through education and training of local volunteers.
3. To ensure a safe, productive and valuable experience and insight into the complexities of volunteering in a developing country.
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Do you have any age requirements for your volunteer placements? If yes, please state the minimum and maximum age limits.
No
Do you have specific language requirements for your programmes?
No
Do you have placements that are accessible for volunteers with disabilities?
No
Do volunteers for your projects require specific educational or professional qualifications? If yes, please give a brief outline of the type of qualifications required.
Yes – Nursing, Medical, Allied Health Professions, Administration.
Do volunteers for your projects need to meet any other selection criteria? If yes, please give a brief outline of your requirements (For example, religious beliefs, marital status, etc).
No
Please outline the application procedure, including whether references are required.
All volunteers submit a CV with references, undergo interview and undergo Garda vetting.
Are there any costs associated with participating in your volunteer programmes? If yes, please state the starting point of costs (e.g., programme costs begin at…)
Yes. Cost of flight, accommodation, food per trip = €1200 approx.
What benefits does your organisation provide for volunteers? (Examples could include travel costs, accommodation, food, etc.)
Pre and post trip medical check-ups and vaccinations with designated GP; travel insurance.
Please give a brief outline of the types of activities with which volunteers are involved:
Education and training for the assessment and management of malnutrition. Audit of malnutrition programme.
Please state the duration of projects on which you place volunteers, noting the shortest and the longest times.
One week to 10 days per placement.
Does your organisation have policies for the protection of children and vulnerable people which you can make available to potential volunteers/volunteers?
Yes.
Do volunteers work individually or in teams while overseas?
In teams.
Does your organisation provide an in-country contact person for volunteers? If yes, does this person work on a full-time basis?
No.
Does your organisation provide pre-departure training for volunteers? If yes, please provide a brief outline of the content.
Yes. Training pack includes Child Protection, Code of Behaviour, Guidelines for the Supplementary Feeding Programmes and information on Zambia.
Does your organisation provide post-return debriefing for volunteers? If yes, please provide a brief outline of the content.
Yes. Volunteers on return get a call from team leader and attend a post trip debrief meeting.
If requested, can you put accepted volunteers in touch with returned volunteers?
Yes.
Home ILCU Foundation 33-41 Lower Mount street Dublin 2 Dublin home
Home Phone: Tel: +353 01-6146700home
Work Email: info@creditunion.ieINTERNET
Website: http://ilcufoundation.ie
Biography
The ILCU Foundation’s mission is to alleviate poverty in developing countries by supporting credit unions, their representative bodies and other cooperative type organisations as a means for socioeconomic development through the provision of financial and technical assistance.
Over the last thirty years, the ILCU Foundation has worked to strengthen the role of credit unions and savings and credit cooperatives in developing countries by sharing the success of the Irish credit union movement.
The specialist focus of the ILCU Foundation is long-term technical assistance and training, to improve the quality and efficiency of nascent credit union movements in programme countries. The Foundation uses its experience and expertise to provide contextually appropriate transfer of skills and expertise to partners, helping them to develop sustainable structures, procedures and practises to alleviate poverty.
ILCU Foundation 33-41 Lower Mount street Dublin
