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The Programme provides an opportunity to experience life in rural Kenya. Anyone over 18 years on 1/1/11 who is willing to learn and be a team player can apply. The work is based on the needs of the local people and the projects are focused on healthcare, education and clean water. Training will be provided. 

Full details are available at http://www.friendsoflondiani.com/events.php?id=101.  Closing date for applications: 20 December.

At this evening talk VSO will explain the application process, the countries they work in, and also the professionals they are looking to recruit.

There will also be a returned volunteer present to give a brief presentation about their experience overseas. The event is free but advance registration is required.

Comhlámh seeks Project Officer to work on the Engaging Global Volunteers to Action Project. This new 3 year EU funded project, complements the work of Comhlámh’s Volunteering Options & Development Worker’s (VODW) Programme and Development Education (DE) Programme. The project’s objective is to empower returned EU global volunteers in Ireland, Germany and Poland to act as development education multipliers in awareness raising and action in support of the Millennium Development Goals. The project involves direct work with volunteers as well as capacity building of sending organisations and relationship building with strategic networks to achieve this aim. There will also be a high degree of collaboration with staff members in the VODW and DE teams as well as with the EU partners involved in the project. The post will involve working as part of a team and feeding into the work Comhl Read More »

The Project Officer will be based in Comhlámh’s Dublin office and will report to the Programme Manager of the Volunteering Options and Development Workers (VODW) Programme. The main role of the Project Officer will be to support organisations in implementing Comhlámh’s Code of Good Practice for Volunteer Sending Organisations. The post will also involve working as part of a team and feeding into the work of the VODW Programme and Comhlámh in the implementation of our strategic and operational plans.

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

Closing date: 16th December 2010 Interviews: 21st December 2010

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A-Z Childrens Charity is looking for volunteers who can offer three weeks in July or August to put their energy and skills to good use in Uganda. Come along to this event to find out more about volunteering with A-Z Childrens Charity, meet staff and talk to former volunteers about their experiences. To register for this event, or for more information, please email miriam@azkids.ie.

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FRIENDS OF LONDIANI are looking for teams of volunteers for their projects in 2011.

Friends of Londiani are an Irish charity working with communities in the towns and villages around Londiani in Kenya since 2002. The work is based on the needs of the local people and the projects are focused on healthcare, education and clean water.

Sessions will take place at various venues around the country from 2-16 November.

 A-Z Childrens Charity is looking for volunteers who can offer three weeks in July or August to put their energy and skills to good use in Uganda.

Come along and learn about VSO's work, the application process, and the professionals they are looking to recruit