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 +