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Comhlámh seeks an Intern for the Volunteering Options & Development Workers Programme. This internship offers a recent graduate with the opportunity for supervised practical and professional work experience in the development sector, with a close mentoring relationship. The main role of the intern will be to support the work of the VODW Programme and Comhlámh in the implementation of the strategic and operational plans, with regular reporting to the Programme Manager. For full details of the role please click on the above links, and visit www.volunteeringoptions.org/ www.comhlamh.org for further information on the VODW Programme. 

Application: Please send your CV and covering letter to Siobhan Sleeman, Comhlámh, Ballast House, 2nd floor, Aston Quay, Dublin 2 or siobhan@comhlamh.org < Read More »

VOLUNTEERS WANTED
To work in Lima Peru

For 2 weeks to 3 months
We are looking for volunteers to work in our Therapy Centre for children and young people with disabilities
In a Shanty town in Lima, No particular skills are required, just the desire to help these “special “children and young people have a better quality of life.
Duties will include: Reading with the children, painting, and drawing, doing puzzles, playing games, assisting the staff when the children and young people go on outings.
Volunteers with a Medical or Therapy background especially welcome.
Accommodation can be arranged in certain circumstances.

MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON www.peruchildrenscharity.org

Please contact Michael Murphy on 044-9358744 or 087-2347909

Placement in, Lima, Peru

Job Title: Development worker
Duration: Minimum 6 Months, Ideally, 12 Months
Employer: Peru Children’s Charity
Country: Lima, Peru.

Organisational Background
Peru Children’s Charity was established six years ago. It is a voluntary organisation which was established in Ireland by a retired business man Michael Murphy whom following a visit to the area in 2004 was self motivated to empower the people of Las Lomas to reduce the poverty cycle. Peru Children’s Charity are a group of co workers who work on a voluntary basis fund raising in Ireland and completing administration work while having the accounts frequently audited. The charity aims to empower families to reduce the cycle of poverty through training and employment and education relating to health and hygiene. The Charity’s key strategy is working in partnership with the people of Las L ... Read More »

Placement in, Lima, Peru

Job Title: Centre Administrator / Social Assistant
Duration: Minimum 6 Months, Ideally, 12 Months
Employer:  Peru Children’s Charity
Country: Lima, Peru.

The Global Awareness Programme is an exciting training, volunteering and awareness raising project focussing on HIV/AIDS.
Four people will be chosen to participate on the programme.
The participants will:

·  Attend training on HIV/AIDS issues in Ireland

.   Attend a training on Media Skills

·   Volunteer for 8 weeks in a HIV&AIDS organisation in South Africa or Nigeria

·   Plan and implement an awareness raising campaign around HIV&AIDS on their return to Ireland

VSI is now taking applications for its 2010 Development Education Volunteer Programme to Africa, Asia and Latin America. The two month programme enables people to gain an insight and understanding of different development issues facing people and countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America by participating in voluntary work projects, of practical benefit to local communities.

Thinking about volunteering overseas?

As part of its Volunteering Options Programme, Comhlámh is holding an information evening for people who are thinking about volunteering overseas in developing countries.  This short, informal event offers the opportunity to hear more about the issues you need to consider before making a decision about volunteering.  It also provides an opportunity to hear first-hand about the experiences of a person who volunteered abroad and to ask any questions you might have about your options.

There is no charge for this event, but please register your interest by emailing Kate (kate@comhlamh.org) or calling 01 4783490

Date: Tuesday 9th March 2010
Time:  18.00 – 19:30
Venue:  Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre, O’Connell Street

Due to a power failure, the Comhlámh office will be closed today  Wednesday 24th February and Thursday 25th February. Staff are working from home and have limited access to emails, and no phone line. We do apologise for the inconvenience caused and hope to be back in action soon. If you would like information about volunteering overseas, please refer to the various sections of the wesite in particularly the section called Making a Decision. For information about our upcoming events please visit Training.

 The Volunteer Unit of Irish Aid has agreed to fund five experienced Irish candidates with the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) programme.  These placements are part of the ongoing Irish Aid-UNV partnership programme to promote international volunteering in overseas development.  While the UNV has a register of interested Irish individuals, it has requested additional CVs from Irish individuals who would be interested in working as an Irish Aid funded UNV volunteer overseas.  The five positions are as follows. Full terms of reference and further details can be accessed on the Irish Aid website at www.irishaid.gov.ie (About/Volunteering).

 

• HIV/Nutrition Specialist with the World Food Programme, Mozambique
• Nutrition Officer with the World Health Organisation, Mozambique
• Public Health and Nutrition Specialist with the Food and Agriculture Organis Read More »

Camara Short Term Opportunities in Africa: In July and August 2010 Camara will be sending volunteers to teach in our EDU-Labs and schools across Africa. Volunteers will teach courses in PC maintenance, networking, web design, how to teach ICT, pedagogy of ICT, software applications and introduce Moodle administration (a virtual learning environment) over a four week period.  For more information about the programme and how to apply please click here.  Closing date for applications: 26 February.

Information sessions are held in the Camara Workshop, 10-13 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 every Wednesday at 11am, Thursday at 6pm.

 
Camara Long Term Opportunities in Africa:  Camara is recruiting long-term volunteers to work i Read More »