You can use the directory to search for the sending agencies based on a number of categories. Just click the drop down arrow in the search field below for specific search details.
You can use the directory to search for the sending agencies based on a number of categories. Just click the drop down arrow in the search field below for specific search details.
Healing children’s smiles. Making the world a better place.
At Operation Smile Ireland, we measure ourselves by the joy we see on children’s faces. We’re more than a charity. More than an NGO. We’re a mobilised force of medical professionals and caring hearts who provide safe, effective reconstructive surgery for children born with facial deformities such as cleft lip and cleft palate.
Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft — often unable to eat, speak, socialise or smile. In some places these children are shunned and rejected. And in too many cases, their parents can’t afford to give them the surgeries they need to live a normal life.
That’s where we come in. Since 1982, Operation Smile— through the help of dedicated medical volunteers — has provided free surgeries to children in more than 50 countries, healing their smiles and bringing hope for a better future.
Thanks to the generosity and spirit of volunteerism shown by our supporters, we heal thousands of children per year and, today, more than 200,000 girls and boys have a chance at a new life because of our work.
31 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4 Dublin Ireland
PBI Ireland, founded in 2014, is part of a community of country groups worldwide who work to strengthen and support the protection of human rights defenders that we offer in our field projects. We promote nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution and contribute towards building a culture of human rights that we believe will lead to a more just and peaceful world.
12 Parliament Street Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Mission Statement
SERVE is a development and volunteering organisation committed to tackling poverty in the majority world. We strive to do this by working in solidarity, service and partnership with marginalised and oppressed communities, empowering them to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice. SERVE’s specific focus is towards gender equality, children and young people. SERVE achieves this by: Offering volunteering projects in Ireland, Brazil, India, the Philippines, Thailand, South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique; fostering global citizenship by opening opportunities for volunteers from developing countries to participate in service projects in Ireland; offering a Development Education Programme to all participants; and providing an outreach service to youth organisations helping them to creatively engage with Development Issues; engaging in advocacy initiatives, and supporting Fair Trade projects.
Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Short-term/Intercultural
Age Requirements
Minimum of 18 years, maximum age is flexible.
Language Requirements
No. Portuguese is beneficial for Mozambique but not required. Some placements may be influenced by language skills
Disability Access
Depends on placement. Please contact the organisation for further details.
Education Requirement
No. Some specialist professions are sought and will be beneficial, but application is open to all skill levels and backgrounds. A flexible, get up and go attitude is essential.
Other Requirements
Volunteers must have a spirit of adventure; be a team player; be committed to the entire programme including mandatory pre-departure training and a post placement de-briefing weekend; be willing to fundraise; be interested in international development; be ready to rough it; be willing to learn from another culture and respect the traditions and customs of our host partners; be willing to learn and participate in Development Education and challenging your perspectives.
As many host partners will be linked to the Catholic Church, it is important that volunteers are comfortable with this. They must be willing to enter into a Volunteer Contract with SERVE and adhere to all of SERVE’s policies and procedures.
For more information on country specific requirements click this link
http://www.serve.ie/volunteer/where-we-volunteer/
Application Procedure
Our volunteer recruitment runs from October – November every year. During this time, you can apply online via our website. You must attend an information session, submit an application form, attend an interview and undergo garda vetting and reference checks. Successful applicants are offered a placement overseas and enter an agreement with SERVE to attend mandatory pre-departure training and a post placement de-briefing weekend called the ‘Next Steps Weekend’.
Cost
Yes. The Programme Fee is €2,995/£2,650. Once you have been offered a place you will be provided with a list of instalment dates to pay this fee. Each volunteer is encouraged to contribute to this fee and to raise these funds through their own fundraising initiatives. Volunteers have access to SERVE branded fundraising materials such as bibs, buckets and posters etc. The organisation of fundraising events will be the responsibility of the volunteer. Volunteers raising money on behalf of SERVE must comply with SERVE Fundraising Policies and Procedures.
Benefits
The Programme Fee covers the following;
Work Individually/In Teams
In teams
Code Of Practice
SERVE has been a signatory to the Comhlamh Code of Good Practice in Volunteering since 2005 and subscribes to the Dochas Code of Conduct for the Use of Images and Messages.
Volunteer Charter
SERVE promotes Comhlámh’s Volunteer Charter.
In Country Support
Yes; available full-time.
Pre Programme Training
3 mandatory pre-departure training days, in-country orientation and evaluation.
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes.
Location
Sub-Saharan Africa
Asia
India
Countries
Bangalore, India
Beira, Mozambique
Cebu, Philippines
Hanoi, Vietnam
Mazabuka, Zambia
Intro
SERVE’s volunteers play a very important role in building the capacity of our local partners to sustain and improve the services they offer. Our volunteers work with the local community to encourage dialogue. By sharing and working together the SERVE volunteers and the local communities learn from each other. Safety is our priority and we go to every effort to ensure the safety of our volunteers. The programme will be led by experienced Leaders, who accompany the group throughout the placement, and provide supervision and support. SERVE’s partners in country also provide any necessary support. A 24-hour helpline is operated throughout the programme. Health, Safety and Security is covered extensively during the pre-departure training.
SERVE also offers other tailored Programmes for groups and schools:
1) Solidarity Programme: Tailored short-term overseas solidarity programmes for young adults, communities or parishes. SERVE works with individuals and groups across different faith backgrounds to encourage solidarity, diversity and understanding. This programme includes; publicising the project, information evenings, recruitment and selection, pre-departure training, post-project evaluation, establishment of local services and local Solidarity Group.
2) School Immersion Programme: Tailored short-term overseas school immersion programmes for school groups to encourage students to be active global citizens. The experience enables the students to witness the harsh reality of poverty while living in solidarity with families and communities in the developing world. This programme includes; publicising the project around the school, parent information evenings, recruitment and selection, pre-departure training and post-project evaluation.
Activities
The work of a SERVE volunteer varies from country to country and from partner to partner but is always in response to the needs of our partner communities. All our partner projects involve engagement with children and young people. Some examples of work previously undertaken include:
Duration
0-4 Weeks
Scala Castle Road Cork
Solèy Haiti (CHY No. 22381) is an Irish registered charity (RC No. 20204380) committed to working with Haitians to develop strong and sustainable communities in Haiti.
Solèy Haiti’s vision is of communities free from poverty, where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their goals.
Solèy Haiti’s mission is to build strong, self-sufficient communities by collaborating with local Haitians in the design and implementation of development projects.
50 Flower Grove Glenageary Dublin
Mission Statement
The Suas Volunteer Programme provides an opportunity to work in India for 10 weeks; 9 of these weeks are spent in a community-based school or educational project, the remaining week is dedicated to workshops on development issues. The Programme will give you the opportunity to develop your professional skills, work in a team and learn about development issues in our interconnected world. Today, the Volunteer Programme continues to evolve; building upon the success of previous years and responding to the ongoing challenges faced by each partner organisation. Suas is a secular and registered charity.
Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Short-term/Intercultural
Age Requirements
The typical age of our Volunteers is 18-25; however, those exceeding the upper age limit will still be considered
Language Requirements
English.
Disability Access
No
Education Requirement
No
Other Requirements
No
Application Procedure
ProcedureYou must complete our online application form (found here: http://www.suas.ie). If selected, you will proceed to the interview stage. 2 references are required.
Cost
Each person who accepts a place on the Volunteer Programme must commit to raising a minimum of €2995; this is in addition to the non-refundable deposit of €250, required to secure your place on the Programme. Visas and vaccinations are also required at your own expense.
Benefits
The €2995 covers your: flights, accommodation, insurance, training costs, “Global Perspectives” expenses, coordinators and in-country support, as well as a contribution towards the running costs of the Programme.
Work Individually/In Teams
In teams
Code Of Practice
We have a legal and a team contract, are signatories of the Comhlámh code of practice for sending organisations and are signatories of the Dochas code of images.
Volunteer Charter
Comhlámh Volunteer Charter
In Country Support
Yes. We provide a full time team leader in-country, and a 24 hour emergency hotline based in Ireland
Pre Programme Training
Yes, three action-packed weekends support the Volunteers’ preparations. These cover an introduction to: the Partner organisations, development issues, Health & Safety, skills development, fundraising and teamwork.
Post-Programme Debriefing
Yes. The return reception acts as a platform for the Volunteers to present their placements and Partner organisations to their friends, family and the Programme’s supporters. This is accomplished through placement videos and photo exhibitions. It is also a chance to thank everybody who was involved with the Programme.
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes
Location
Asia
Countries
India
Activities
Children/Young People
Community Development
Education
Other
Duration
1-3 Months
Floor 1/2 Unit 3 Whitefriars Dublin 2 Ireland
UCD Volunteers Overseas has been established to offer students the opportunity to engage in voluntary work in the developing world. We believe in the need to listen to the wisdom of local knowledge and learn from the expertise of local people in all the community projects where we work. We fundraise to support these projects financially on a once off and continuing basis. Those funds are directed according to need to projects identified by local groups, which will most benefit the community. Central to the work of the charity is the belief that students benefit greatly by volunteering their time and energy in these projects. The challenge for students and local people is to learn a mutual respect and understanding of each other’s cultural identities maintaining the hope that we can alleviate some of the causes of disadvantage
Ireland
Yes
Yes
Short-term/Intercultural
Age Requirements
18+
Language Requirements
No
Disability Access
No
Education Requirement
No
Other Requirements
Applicants must be students, staff or alumni of University College Dublin.
Application Procedure
Applications open online during the first 2 weeks of October each year. Interviews take place at the end of October. Volunteers are selected by mid-November.
Cost
Yes, €2,500 (covers flights, accommodation, local transport, training, project resources)
Benefits
Travel, food, accommodation, training
Work Individually/In Teams
In teams
Code Of Practice
Signatory to Comhlámh’s Code of Practice for Sending Organisations
Volunteer Charter
Promotes Comhlámh’s Volunteer Charter.
In Country Support
No, but all teams work with a local NGO
Pre Programme Training
Yes, four training days, in conjunction with Comhlámh
Post-Programme Debriefing
Yes
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes
Location
Asia
Latin America
Countries
Asia (India), Latin America (Haiti, Nicaragua), Africa (Tanzania)
Activities
Conservation/Environment
Construction
Education
Health/Medical
Duration
0-4 Weeks
UCD International Centre Gerard Manley Hopkins Centre, Dublin 4 Ireland
Mission Statement
Viatores Christi (VC) is an Irish NGO working in the area of development cooperation in the faith-based development sector since 1960.
We specialise in the recruitment, training and placement of skilled volunteers on projects identified by a mission partner which meets the needs of the beneficiaries. We also specialise in the monitoring and implementation of projects as well as in the provision of experts in developing countries for targeted consultancy.
Country
Ireland
Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Long Term Development (specialty in Faith Based Organisations)
Fax Number
01-01-8689898
Age Requirements
Minimum of 21 years.
Language Requirements
Depends on placement: some positions require the volunteer to have the local language.
Disability Access
Viatores Christi is wheelchair accessible
Education Requirement
Transferable skills in a range of different roles.
Other Requirements
Volunteers are encouraged to be actively involved in a voluntary activity in their local community, prior to going overseas.
Application Procedure
Apply directly to Viatores Christi (VC) at apply@viatoreschristi.com to receive an application form. VC will then invite applicants to meet with at an information and recruitment session or at their offices and discuss the next steps. Aspiring volunteers are encouraged to undertake their 4 weekend training programme. (consisting of one weekend for four consecutive months). While providing them with grounding in practical overseas development it assists them to discern what they would like to do and where and when they would like to go overseas. This is particularly suitable for those who wish to volunteer but do not have a timeframe in mind. The available roles are discussed and updated regularly. Direct recruitment for experienced development workers is also undertaken.
Cost
Volunteers are required to fundraise €1000 as a contribution to the high cost of placement, €400 of which is payable upfront and goes towards the four-month training programme which covers materials, facilitators and meals. €600 is a once off cost and goes towards costs of the placement and is payable prior to departing on assignment.
Benefits
Comprehensive support before, during and after assignment. Monthly living allowance, vaccinations, insurances, return flights and a resettlement grant on return are all covered subject to successful application.
Work Individually/In Teams
Both.
Code Of Practice
Viatores Christi are signatories to Comhlámh’s Code of Good Practice.
Volunteer Charter
Organisation can provide copies of Comhlámh’s Volunteer Charter.
In Country Support
Yes in certain countries.
Pre Programme Training
Takes place over 4 weekends; covers topics including Cultural Adaptation, Health, Global Awareness, Community Development
Post-Programme Debriefing
Through meetings with the administrator and a returned volunteer.
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes.
Location
Africa
Asia
Latin America and Caribbean
Countries
Africa (include South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Senegal), Asia (Cambodia, Thailand), Latin America and Caribbean (Peru, Brazil, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico).
Activities
Business
Capacity Building
Education
Health/Medical
Technical Support
Duration
Normally 1 Year +
8 New Cabra Road Cabra Dublin 7 Ireland
Mission Statement
VLM aims to support the building of a future for those most in need in the poorest areas of Ethiopia. We also aim to highlight the global issues of poverty and to support action for change. VLM are committed to providing placements for volunteers to immerse themselves in projects where a sharing of skills and learning can take place.
Country
Ireland
Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Short-term/Intercultural
Age Requirements
The minimum age 20. There is no maximum age, but certification of fitness to travel is necessary for all.
Language Requirements
English
Disability Access
Depends on placement; contact organisation for further details.
Education Requirement
We recruit professional people of all ages, from a range of backgrounds. Transferable skills and previous voluntary work are helpful.
Other Requirements
VLM welcomes volunteers who Volunteers are required to attend the VLM training weekend, be Garda vetted, provide references and be flexible and adaptable in their placement.
Application Procedure
Download our application form from http://www.vlm.ie, or contact the office on 01 8102570/ 087 1397069 or email info@vlm.ie . Once the completed form has been received VLM will be in touch. We recruit and send volunteers year-round. Garda vetting, reference checks and pre-departure training follows a successful interview.
Cost
€3000 covers flights, accommodation, food, inoculations, insurance, vetting, internal travel and pre-departure training.
Benefits
As well as the above, working closely within the community in a safe environment.
Work Individually/In Teams
Both.
Code Of Practice
Signatory to the Comhlámh Code of Good Practice
Volunteer Charter
A written contract with volunteer. Promotes the Comhlámh Volunteer Charter.
In Country Support
Yes, available full-time
Pre Programme Training
The VLM office is accessible to volunteers at all times, contact with previous volunteers is facilitated and the pre-departure training weekend takes place over 2-3 days.
Post-Programme Debriefing
Yes.
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes.
Location
Africa
Countries
Ethiopia
Activities
Agriculture
Capacity Building
Children/Young People
Community Development
Disability/Special Needs
Education
Women
Other
Administration Management
Duration
1-3 Months
4-6 Months
St Peters Parish Offices New Cabra Road Dublin 7 Ireland
Mission Statement
Voluntary Service International is the Irish Branch of Service Civil International, a worldwide movement working for peace and international understanding through the medium of voluntary work projects, international exchanges and education and awareness programmes. We base our work on the following values: volunteering, non-violence, human rights, solidarity, respect for the environment, inclusion, empowerment, and cooperation. VSI has three different volunteer programmes: the International Volunteer Projects Programme (Europe, North America, Japan, South Korea, Australia), the Long Term Volunteering Programme (Europe, North America), and the Africa, Asia Latin America and Middle East Programme.
Country
Ireland
Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Short-term/Intercultural
Age Requirements
18 years + for International Volunteer Projects and Long Term Volunteering; 21 years + for Africa/Asia/Latin America, Middle East Programme.
Language Requirements
In general, volunteers should speak the common local language, for example, Spanish for Latin American projects.
Disability Access
Depends on placement; contact organisation for further information.
Education Requirement
No.
Other Requirements
For the Long Term Volunteering Programme and the Africa/Asia/Latin America Programme, previous voluntary work experience is required.
Application Procedure
International Volunteer Projects Programme: Volunteers can download and complete forms from web; from VSI annual book or from VSI office and send to VSI with application fee to cover insurance and administration. Long Term Volunteering: Volunteers can download forms from web, or from the VSI office and complete and send to VSI with application fee. Africa/Asia/Latin America, Middle East Programme: Volunteers can get the application form at the Information Workshops run in January/February around the country or from the VSI office. Then complete and return to the VSI office with appropriate fees.
Cost
Yes. Volunteers cover programme and travel costs.
Benefits
Accommodation and food are provided on projects.
Work Individually/In Teams
In teams.
Code Of Practice
VSI are signatories to the Comhlamh Code of Good Practice. A copy is available from the organisation.
Volunteer Charter
Yes; available from organisation. VSI promotes the Comhlamh Volunteer Charter.
In Country Support
Yes, available full-time.
Pre Programme Training
Training is provided for all placements; duration depends on type of placement.
Post-Programme Debriefing
Through workshops and evaluation forms.
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes.
Location
Africa
Asia
Europe
Latin America
Countries
various
Activities
Children/Young People
Conservation/Environment
Construction
Disability/Special Needs
Education
Women
Other
Duration
0-4 Weeks
1-3 Months
4-6 Months
30 Mountjoy Square Dublin 1 Ireland
Mission Statement
VSO is an international development organisation that works through volunteers. Our vision is a world without poverty in which people work together to fulfil their potential. We bring people together to share skills, creativity and knowledge to build a fairer world. VSO Ireland recruits skilled professionals living on the island of Ireland or Irish citizens living overseas.
Country
Ireland
Is Irish
Yes
Non Profit
Yes
Organisation Type
Long Term Development
Age Requirements
Ages 25 to 75.
Language Requirements
No.
Disability Access
Yes; contact organisation for further details.
Education Requirement
Yes; potential volunteers must have a degree qualification and a minimum of three post qualification experience.
Application Procedure
Visit http://www.vso.ie and search for volunteer placements that are relevant to their professional experience. Register your interest in volunteering with us, email volunteer@vso.ie or call 01 6401074 to speak to one of us
Following a successful application, you will be invited to attend an assessment day in our offices in Dublin which involves individual interviews, teamwork and team dilemmas. Following successful completion of the assessment day, the logistics of planning a volunteer placement overseas will begin including the provision of in-depth training on working in low-income countries
Cost
No. Volunteers are supported to fundraise €1500 prior to departure
Benefits
All expenses are covered from pre-departure to post service. Pre-departure expenses covered include: travel to pre-departure training and lodging and food during training sessions; flights and accommodation on arrival overseas. In-service benefits include: monthly allowance based on local cost of living; travel for VSO business; language learning allowance; accommodation; mid-service holiday payment. Post-service benefits include flights home
Work Individually/In Teams
Both.
Code Of Practice
VSO are signatories to the Comhlámh Code of Good Practice.
Volunteer Charter
VSO promotes Comhlámh’s Volunteer Charter.
In Country Support
Yes, available full-time.
Pre Programme Training
Covers areas such as preparation for going overseas, health and safety, development issues, and other topics.
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes; VSO actively encourages potential volunteers to get in-touch with returned volunteers.
Location
Africa, Asia
Countries
Africa (Cameroon, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia),
Asia (Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam)
Activities
Agriculture
Business
Capacity Building
Children/Young People
Community Development
Conservation/Environment
Disability/Special Needs
Education
Health/Medical
Human Rights
Technical Support
Women
Other
Administration Management
Duration
Six months (mainly medical professional)
12 months
24 months
1 Year +
Unit 7 Whitefriars 13-17 Dawson Street Dublin 2 Ireland
Zamda is a charity set up through St. Josephs C.B.S. in Fairview which provides aid to a number of projects and initiatives in Kabwe in Zambia. Our aim is to support and work shoulder to shoulder with our host community, to provide financial, material and manpower assistance as requested, to give what support we can to enable our hosts to bring their projects and initiatives to fruition.
Age Requirements
No age limit; persons to be fit and healthy
Language Requirements
No
Disability Access
Depends on the disability; physical disability severely restricting mobility would be a difficulty.
Education Requirement
No specific qualifications required; we have a role for everyone.
Other Requirements
Must be open-minded, tolerant, sociable, flexible, adaptable and not be fussy as regards food!
Application Procedure
Applications to Chairperson, ZAMDA, St. Joseph’s, Fairview, Dublin 3; include C.V. and covering letter.
Cost
All short-term volunteers pay their own costs – the next group of volunteers will be paying €1,500 to cover flights, food, transport. Inoculations, anti-malarial drugs are not covered.
Benefits
Long-term volunteers may be given an allowance to cover living expenses i.e. food and accommodation.
Work Individually/In Teams
Volunteers work predominantly in groups.
In Country Support
Yes.
Pre Programme Training
No formal training; lots of informal briefings.
Post-Programme Debriefing
Informal, ‘re-union’ type de-briefings.
Contact with Returned Volunteers
Yes
Location
Africa
Countries
Zambia
Activities
Community Development
Construction
Education
Health/Medical
Duration
0-4 Weeks
1-3 Months
4-6 Months
7-12 Months
ZAMDA 77 Kincora Road, Dublin D3 D3 Ireland
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