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Info Events for VSI Volunteering Programmes 2009

VSI will run 2 Info Workshops in Dublin on Wednesday, 25 February at 6.30pm and Sat. 28 February at 2.00pm in the Central Hotel, Exchequer St., Dublin 1. There will be presentations on all of VSI's programmes and the 500 plus projects taking place in 2009 in over 70 countries worldwide. Copies of our Project Book will be available. More details from the VSI office.

In July 2009 Camara will be sending volunteers to teach in our EDU-Labs in schools across Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zambia. Volunteers will teach introductory computer Hardware and Software skills in schools and educational institutions over a four week period.

Interested in short-term volunteering opportunities building houses abroad?

VSI World Development Workshop: 28-29 March, Greystones Co. Wicklow.

This weekend workshop (Saturday morning to Sunday after lunch) is part of the Preparation Programme for the VSI Africa / Asia / Latin America Programme. The workshop will combine several inputs on current development issues using speakers, videos, simulation games etc., along with details of the 2009 projects and inputs on health and safety aspects. Application forms for the 2009 Programme can be completed over the weekend. The workshop will be run by the VSI Development Education Group all of whom have volunteered on the programme in previous years. Further details available from VSI, T: 01 8551011.

Haven, a new international development agency, building homes and hope for the people of Haiti, is aiming to recruit 250 volunteers to travel to Haiti at Halloween, October 2009 for its first ever ‘Build-It-Week’. 

Haven is seeking experienced tradespeople, including block-layers, labourers, carpenters, plasterers, electricians, plumbers etc. But, we are also seeking medical staff, caterers, cleaners and have limited places for those not from these sectors but who are willing to work hard to improve the lives of others.
Feel free to come along to our Cork Roadshow, on Monday, 2nd March, in the Kingsley Hotel, at 7pm, to meet the Haven team, and find out more about how you can get involved. 

Date: Monday 2nd March 2009. 
Time: 7pm - 9pm 
Venue: Kingsley Hote, Victoria Cross, Cork  Read More »

This one-day workshop provides a chance for those thinking of volunteering for global development to meet with others and consider the options available. 

Are you available now to travel to Zambia for three weeks? Are you interested in supporting
young women’s leadership and enterprise in Africa? Do you have strong communications and
reporting skills?

The next Comhlámh Bewley's debate is on Wednesday 4th March from 6.15pm to 7.45pm in Bewley's Café Theatre, Grafton St,Dublin.

The title of the debate is The Irish Government Policy on Integration - All Talk and No Action?

The Speakers include....

Teachers Needed for 5 week placement in Uganda - Primary and secondary teachers are invited to join the Global Teachers Programme which involves pre-departure training, 5 week placement in Uganda and support in development education on return to Ireland/Northern Ireland.

Due to the number of requests, the deadline for submission of applications for the Global Teachers Programme has been extended to the 20 February. Please text 'GTP' and your contact details to 087 9697623, email info@lcd.ie or phone +353 1 2841414 for an application pack.