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Suas seeks Team Coordinators: Suas is currently recruiting a team of 13 Coordinators to lead its Volunteer teams through the 2011 Summer Programme. The Coordinator role provides a unique opportunity to be part of our vision, gain valuable leadership and team management skills while working in partnership with dynamic, local organisations in India and Kenya. < Read More »

A-Z Children’s Charity seeks Experienced Nurse/Health Care Manager for 4-6 Month placement in Uganda from January/February 2011.  The organisation is in the process of constructing a paediatric primary health and specialist HIV clinic in Uganda, which will provide medical care for up to 20,000 of the most vulnerable children in Uganda each year.  20 Ugandan staff will be running this clinic once it is opened in April/ May 2011. A-Z is looking for an experienced nurse or health care manager who can dedicate 4-6 months of her valuable time to help with the set up of this clinic. You will be responsible for coordinating recruitment, policy formation, standard operating procedures, procurement and training in the clinic. Flights, accommodation, travel and sustenance allowance will be provided. For more information please contact Brian Iredale, T: 01 5424177. For more information on A-Z Children’s Charity please go to www.azkids.ie.

International Volunteer Day will be celebrated worldwide this December. To celebrate Comhlámh are hosting a seminar and reception at the Mansion House, Dublin on December 4^th. The seminar entitled ‘Volunteering: A Stepping Stone for a Career in Development?’ will be followed by a reception with a chance for volunteers to meet up with their old peers, exchange memories and celebrate their work over the year. This event is free of charge to attend, although booking is essential! We’d be delighted to have you join us!

When: December 4th, 3-5pm (seminar), 5-7pm (reception)
Where: The Oak Room, The Mansion House, Dublin
Booking: Contact Suzie at Read More »

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: Thursday 18th November 2010
Time: 18.00 – 19:30
Venue: Irish Aid Volunteering and Informat ... Read More »

This is a participatory evening course focusing on international trade and development justice, asking: How does global trade work? What role do Ireland, the EU and the WTO play? What is the difference between free trade and Fairtrade? What alternatives can we propose? How can we work towards global trade justice?

Dates: 6 Tuesday evenings, 7 – 9.15pm, starting 2nd November.

Venue: Irish Aid Centre, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

Cost: 45 euro (Comhlámh members), 65 euro (non-members), 25 euro (unemployed / students), 2 euro (asylum seekers)

Contact: deirdrekelly@comhlamh.org / 01 4783490

Acting for a better world

There are many ways to act for a better world from Ireland, from everyday choices we make, such as ethical shopping and investment, to getting involved in the global justice movement. This course will provide a space to share experiences with others, while also providing the media and campaigning skills to raise awareness effectively. It is relevant both to those who have lived in developing countries and those who have an interest in global issues.

Date: 7 – 9pm November 5th, and 10am – 4.30pm November 6th & 13th.
Venue: Dublin city centre.
Contact: Call 01 4783490, email deirdrekelly@comhlamh.org, or visit http://www.comhlamh.org/development-education.html ... Read More »

A one-day workshop for people interested in volunteering overseas in a developing country.

This workshop provides a chance for those thinking of working for global development to meet with others and consider the options available. The sessions on the weekend will explore development and underdevelopment, the role of the development worker in the context of development aid, types of development and aid agencies, motivations for going overseas, and solidarity work from Ireland.

The course will be facilitated by a group of returned development workers. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to meet with returned volunteers and development workers. The workshop is participatory and is designed to explore the issues in a way that will encourage action on development issues from a justice and equality perspective.

Date: Saturday 16th October 2010.
Time ... Read More »

Comhlamh: Volunteering Options and Development Worker Programme Intern

General Information on Post - download the full role description here
The Volunteering Options and Development Worker (VODW) Programme aims to develop and promote good practice standards in volunteering to ensure that it has a positive impact for all stakeholders and contributes to international development, global education and awareness raising. The VODW Programme has played a major role in the development of the Irish International Volunteering Sector.

The main role of the intern will be to support the work of the VODW Programme and Comhlamh in the implementation of the strategic and operational plans, with regular reporting to the Programme Manager. Interns are a major resource and make a vital contribu Read More »

This 1 day workshop run by Comhlámh is open to anyone considering volunteering overseas for global development (both short-term and long-term) who wants to consider their options in a participatory manner. Some of the issues which we will examine include: What is development?, the role of the volunteer/development worker, motivations and expectations, types of agencies and projects, and volunteering for global development from Ireland. There will also be chance to meet with returned volunteers and development workers. For more information or to request a booking form contact Kate on 01-4783490 or kate@comhlamh.org

Date: Saturday 9th October (9.45am - 5pm)
Venue: Galway One World Centre, The Bridge Mills, Galway
Cost: €30 member / €45 non member / €25 unwaged & student
Booking: For a booking Read More »

Volunteer Missionary Movement (VMM) seeks to recruit skilled volunteers for short term placements (2 - 3 months) for its overseas programmes:
IT Specialists in Ireland, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Malawi
Financial Advisors in Kenya, Uganda and Sierra Leone

VMM will provide a volunteer allowance, insurance and return flight. For more information please contact Eugene, VMM, E:  mission@vmm.ie, T: 01-6334421.