- Comhlámh's Volunteering Overseas: Where do I start? - April 28th
- Comhlámh's Volunteering Overseas Information Evening - April 3rd
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Volunteering Overseas: Where do I start? - April 28th
A one-day participatory workshop for people interested in volunteering overseas in a developing country.
Who should attend?
This course is open to anyone considering volunteering or working overseas for global development (both short-term and long-term).
What is covered?
This participatory one-day workshop covers the following topics:
- An introduction to development
- The role of the volunteer/development worker
- Motivations and expectations for volunteering
- Types of volunteering opportunities available
- Possibilities for getting involved in global development from Ireland
What does the course achieve?
- A space for people who are considering volunteering overseas to meet, explore & discuss the issues informally
- An introduction to development issues
- An opportunity to consider critical perspectives on volunteering and to reflect on good practice in overseas volunteering
- An opportunity to meet with recently returned volunteers and development workers
How much does it cost?
€15 Comhlámh member/student or unwaged
€30 non-member (waged)
(Lunch, tea and coffee included)
Previous participants have said:
“Valuable and interesting”
“I found the group interaction excellent. It was great to listen to other peoples views on development issues”
When and where?
28th April, 9.45am- 5pm at The Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre, O'Connell Street, Dublin
How can I book?
Registration for this course is now closed. For more information about upcoming courses please call 01-4783490 or drop us an email at info@volunteeringoptions.org.
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Comhlámh's Volunteering Overseas Information Evening - April 3rd
Thinking of volunteering?
Finding it hard to make a decision?
Want to know more about the options available?
Comhlámh will be hosting a FREE information evening for those considering volunteering overseas and looking to find out a it more about their options. Staff will be available after the talk to speak one-to-one with prospective volunteers.
When: 6.30 p.m, April 3rd 2012
Where: Irish Aid Volunteering Centre, O’Connell Street.
Cost: FREE!
Booking: Please register to attend please contact Janet on 01-4783490 or janet@comhlamh.org
BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
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Comhlámh Coming Home Weekend - 12th - 13th May
As part of our Support Services Programme to returned development workers & volunteers, Comhlámh’s next Coming Home Weekend will be in October. Coming Home Weekends are residential weekends running from Saturday to Sunday lunchtime. They are open to anyone who has been overseas in a development capacity for longer than three months.
The weekend is a fantastic opportunity for you to network with other returned development workers and volunteers, to hear each other's experiences, reflect on the meaning of your experiences for you personally, share tips for settling back, plan how to put to good use in Ireland the experiences you gained overseas and have some fun! The weekend is facilitated by fellow returned development workers and professionals.
Past participants have described their sentiments in one word at the end of the weekends as "energised, enthused, focused, comforted, supported, encouraged, refreshed, relaxed, enlightened, relieved, motivated, optimistic, positive and empowered".
When: 12 - 13th May 2012
Where: All Hallows College, Drumcondra
Cost: €50 (includes accomodation & meals)
BOOK NOW or contact deirdre@comhlamh.org or 086-3367683 (Wed-Fri 9-5pm) for further information.
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