Comhlámh Information evening: Volunteering in Developing Countries
Comhlámh's Options and Issues in Volunteering for Development Course:
Comhlámh One-to-One Advisory Session
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Information evening: Volunteering in Developing Countries
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 23rd September 2010
Time: 18.00 – 19:30
Venue: Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre, O’Connell Street
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Options and Issues in Volunteering for Development Course - Dublin:
A one-day workshop for people interested in volunteering overseas in a developing country.
This workshop provides a chance for those thinking of volunteering overseas or working for global development to meet with others and consider the options available. The sessions will explore:
• An overview of development and underdevelopment
• The role of the volunteer in the context of development aid
• Types of development and aid agencies
• Motivations for going overseas
• 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: 16th October 2010, 10am to 4:30pm (Saturday)
Venue: Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre, O'Connell Street
Cost: 45 euro (waged) 30 euro (members) 25 euro (unwaged)
Booking: To book a place or for more information, please contact Janet at 01- 478 3490 or email janet@comhlamh.org.
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Comhlámh One-to-One Advisory Session
Thinking of volunteering?
Finding it hard to make a decision?
Want to know more about the options available?
20 minute appointments are available with Comhlámh staff to talk through options for volunteering for global development
Next Sessions:
August 26th, 4-7pm
Where: Irish Aid Volunteering Centre, O’Connell Street.
Booking: To book an appointment please contact Kate on 01-4783490 or kate@comhlamh.org
BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
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