volunteer fair booklet

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Contents Page Volunteer Resources

Civic Engagement Officer 2

Trinity Volunteering 3

Opportunities Forum

Local Volunteer Centres 5

Comhlámh 72

Opportunities in Ireland

Age Action Ireland 6

ALONE 8

Barretstown 10

Camara 12

Care Local 14

Caring and Sharing 16

Association (CASA)

Cheeverstown 18

Crime Victims Helpline 20

Dublin Christian Mission 22

Dublin Simon Community 24

Fighting Words 26

Green Sod Ireland 28

Irish Wheelchair Association 30

Le Chéile 32

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Marriage Equality 34

Niteline 36

Northside Community Law 38

& Mediation Centre

Progressio Ireland 40

Solas Project 42

Spina Bifida Hydrocaphalus 44

St. Vincent de Paul: 46 Ozanam and Sunshine House

St. John of Gods: 48 Carmona Services

Victim Support at Court 50 Opportunities Abroad

EIL Intercultural Learning 52

Global Brigades 54

Going Brown 56

Habitat for Humanity 58

Hope Foundation 60

Nurture Africa 62

Outreach Moldova 64

Viatores Christi 66

Voluntary Service International 68

The Volunteer Projects 70

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Civic Engagement Officer, Careers Advisory Service The Civic Engagement Officer in College is a dedicated staff member

who works to support, facilitate and promote community and

voluntary activity in Trinity. She coordinates outreach days throughout

the year when members of the Trinity community have a chance to

undertake practical work (e.g. painting, gardening, clean ups) with

local community organisations in need of some extra pairs of hands.

She also works with voluntary organisations, locally, nationally and

internationally to communicate their opportunities to potential

volunteers in Trinity and liaises with specific academic departments as

appropriate. Current opportunities are distributed via email each

month and listed on the www.tcd.ie/Community website.

The Civic Engagement Officer can support you directly if you are

interested in pursuing any level of Gaisce- the President’s Award or if

you would like to participate in the European Voluntary Service.

Along with members of the School of Business and the Trinity

Entrepreneurial Society, she also supports the Trinity Enactus team to

develop student led projects that work to empower people in need in

the community. Enactus projects work to address social, economic and

environmental issues. Current projects include Food Glorious Food

which helps food businesses address food waste issues by linking them

to charities with food needs and Voice for the Voiceless where

students work with people who have been long term unemployed to

prepare them for the jobs market. If you would like to get involved in

these projects or have an idea of a project of your own, contact

Enactus TCD through Facebook.

Feel free to contact Róisín ([email protected] or extn. 2054) with any

queries or to talk through your volunteering options.

http://www.tcd.ie/Community

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Trinity Volunteer Opportunities Forum

Trinity Volunteer Opportunities Forum (TVOF) is a grouping of some of

the student societies who promote volunteering. TVOF aims to

promote volunteering among Trinity staff and students, to provide a

forum for discussion of common volunteering issues and to promote

collaboration between Trinity and the wider community. TVOF is made

up of the following groups:

Cancer Soc undertakes fundraising events and activities and runs

awareness campaigns such as the Cervical Cancer Vaccination

campaign. Annual events include the Pink Party, Daffodil Day and

Movember working with the Irish Cancer Society. Keep an eye out for

Cancer Soc’s naked calendar too! It runs fundraising events such as the

pink party and pink ribbon day. Find Trinity Cancer Soc on Facebook.

DU Amnesty is Trinity’s branch of the world’s largest human rights

organisation. Members become actively involved with organising

events, awareness campaigns, fundraising, letter writing to prisoners

of conscience and hearing from guest speakers. Find DU Amnesty on

Facebook.

Trinity FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centre) runs legal clinics where

students can avail of free legal advice from a qualified solicitor. FLAC

also hosts talks addressing issues relevant to citizens' access to the law

and conducts research and campaigns on particular social or legal

issues. Join the Trinity FLAC group on Facebook.

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Trinity Suas focuses on educational development and you can get

involved in refugee mentoring, reading support and supporting teams

of young people to learn using technology all within a stone’s throw of

campus as well as an overseas volunteer programme in primary

schools in Mombasa, Nairobi and Calcutta. Join the Trinity Suas group

on Facebook.

Trinity VDP runs some 24 weekly volunteering activities working with

the travelling community, homelessness services, young people with

intellectual disabilities, refugees, the prison service as well as local

children in homework and activity clubs, homelessness services. For

more info including the activity timetable, see www.trinityvdp.com.

The Voluntary Tuition Programme (VTP) is a partnership between

Trinity and St. Andrew’s Resource Centre on Pearse Street that directly

supports the education of local children and young people through

weekly grinds. You can tutor local children (including children with

special needs and unaccompanied minors or refugees) for an hour a

week in any of three nearby locations. Find VTP- Trinity Tutors on

Facebook.

Student2Student Peer Mentors volunteer to help first year students to

settle in by facilitating them to meet other people on their course and

telling them all the things you wish you'd known when you started

here. It is a rapidly growing society with loads of social events and

activities. For full details, see http://student2student.tcd.ie/.

For full information on each society activities contact the societies

directly

http://www.trinityvdp.com/

http://student2student.tcd.ie/

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Local Volunteer Centres

Interested in volunteering but having difficulties finding a suitable volunteering opportunity? Your local volunteer centre can help!

Dublin City North Volunteer Centre offers a range of supports and

services to volunteers and volunteer involving organizations alike at a

local level in Dublin 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 17 and parts of Dublin 13. The

centre works on the basis that volunteering is essential in developing

and maintaining strong communities. The centre promotes

volunteering locally, and provides a placement service helping

volunteers find opportunities to get involved in the type of work of

their choosing.

Dublin City North Volunteer Centre

Coleraine House, Coleraine St, Dublin 7

Tel. 01 872 2622

Email: [email protected]

www.volunteerdublincitynorth.ie

Dublin City South Volunteer Centre provides a list of opportunities for

Dublin South city including Dublin 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12. Feel free to drop

into 76 Thomas St (10 minutes walk from Trinity) or visit the centre’s

website to get an idea of the kinds of things you can do. Once you

register and apply for volunteer roles which interest you, staff of the

centre will contact the organisation on your behalf and ask them to

follow up with you directly.

Dublin City South Volunteer Centre

76 Thomas St, Dublin 8

Tel. 01 473 7482 or 087 752 3693

Email: [email protected]

www.volunteerdublincitysouth.ie

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Age Action Ireland

Category: Older People

Location: Various locations in Dublin

Dates: Ongoing

Application Deadline: None

Website: www.ageaction.ie

Brief description of organisation:

Age Action is a charity which promotes positive ageing and better policies

and services for older people. Working with, and on behalf of, older people

we aim to make Ireland the best place in the world in which to grow older.

What do volunteers do?

Teach older people basic computer skills through our Getting Started

Programme. Only 1 in 4 older people are online and this programme helps

older people to bridge the digital divide, to beat exclusion and isolation and

to increase independence and equality. Volunteers teach either one or two

students at a time in small class groups. Classes normally run once a week

for 1 to 2 hours for 3 to 6 weeks depending on the location.

For the beginners course volunteers will be encouraging and helping older

people to learn simple IT tasks (turn computer on/off, use the mouse,

keyboard, search the internet, send and receive emails). Older learners may

also be interested in learning other skills such as how to use Skype,

downloading photos etc. Training will be provided and tutor lesson plans are

available on all topics.

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How much do volunteers need to raise/pay? Nothing.

Are volunteers reimbursed for out of pocket expenses?

Receipted public transport costs are refunded.

What trainings, support and supervision are provided for volunteers?

All volunteers are fully supported and trained throughout their volunteering.

Please explain the application process.

All potential volunteers will need to fill out a volunteer application form and

the potential volunteer will be reference checked. The potential volunteer

will also need to attend a tutor training workshop. This takes approximately

three weeks.

Is this opportunity accessible for persons with disabilities?

This is dependant on the location of the computer classes.

What volunteer policies are in place?

Our volunteer policy explains the volunteer’s role and covers recruitment,

induction, training and supervision process as well as dealing with concerns

and other matters relevant to volunteers.

What are the insurance arrangements for volunteers?

All volunteers are covered by our insurance.

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ALONE

Category: Older People

Location: Dublin

Dates: Ongoing


Website: www.alone.ie


ALONE is an independent charity that works on behalf of older people in need through a befriending service, long-term housing and crisis support in the community. ALONE believes that every citizen’s dignity and human rights should be honoured. We listen carefully to our service users to understand the world from their perspective and offer them help as required.


We have a variety of roles for volunteers, the main one being befriending.

Befriending Volunteers provide a visitation service to older people in their

homes for one hour per week (minimum commitment of one year including

summer). Volunteers also lead and deliver a variety of activities including

holiday groups, various events, schools talks, community response, accounts

and finance, communications, reception and administration and more. We

also have office based opportunities in social media, marketing and PR,

social work and policy and gathering legal information with our housing and

community response teams.


http://www.alone.ie/

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We would reimburse volunteers for mileage expenses or travel expenses

incurred whilst working i.e. for home visits.


Volunteers receive full induction and training before they start and ongoing

support from the Volunteer Coordinator. Befriending Volunteers will be

introduced to their guest by their Volunteer Coordinator before they start

visiting. The Volunteer Coordinator will “check-in” with volunteers on a

regular basis (more frequently for new volunteers). Volunteers are also

assigned a Mentor and are expected to attend two volunteer meetings per

year to meet with peers, get support and learn from each other, exchange

experiences and link in with the Mentors and Coordinators.


This involves an expression of interest, attendance at Information Session,

application form (including vetting and references), interview, training and

signing of volunteer agreement. For befriending volunteers it can be up to

three months from beginning to end (including a month’s training) whereas

office volunteers can start within about two weeks.

Is this opportunity accessible for persons with disabilities? No.


ALONE has a Volunteer Handbook which all policies (confidentiality, equal

opportunities, training and support etc.) We also have Health and Safety and

Lone Working policies.


All volunteers are fully insured under ALONE’s Employer’s Liability insurance.

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Barretstown

Category: Children

Location: Co. Kildare

Dates: Spring & Summer Camps

Application Deadline: 7th December for Spring Camps and

25th January Summer Camps

Website: www.barretstown.org


Barretstown is a specially-designed camp that provides Therapeutic

Recreation programmes for children with serious illnesses and their families.

Barretstown’s mission is to rebuild the lives of children affected by serious

illness and their families. We believe that every child with serious illness

should enjoy their childhood. All of the children and families come to

Barretstown free of charge. Everything, including accommodation, food,

medical assistance and round-trip airfares are provided at no cost to the

family. Barretstown is supported by donations and the fundraising efforts of

corporate supporters, individuals and community groups.


As a volunteer (Cara) you perform a key role in supporting and encouraging

each child to take part in all aspects of camp, while making sure they’re safe

and supervised at all times. We also require Chaperones to escort the

children from their home county to camp and interpreters to translate for

the children.


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Chaperones and Interpreter expenses only are covered only.


Half day’s training for Family Camp and 1 full days training for Summer

Camps at the beginning of each session. All volunteers are supervised,

supported and mentored.


Volunteers must be at least 19 years of age, fluent in English and be

available to be at camp for the full length of the session.

Volunteers must complete an application form with 2 written references and

undergo Garda Vetting (or international equivalent) as part of the

application. You will also complete a twenty minute phone interview (15-20

minutes). It takes between two weeks and a month from the closing date to

process applications and notify volunteers.

Is this opportunity accessible for persons with disabilities? Yes


Volunteer Agreement, Health and Safety and IT Policy.


All volunteers are covered while on site volunteering.

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Camara Education

Category: Education and Technology Charity

Location: Chapelizod, Dublin 20, Ireland

Dates: Ongoing


Website: www.camara.org


Camara is an International organisation dedicated to using technology to

improve education and livelihood skills in disadvantaged communities

around the world. With better education we expect these communities to

break the cycle of poverty they find themselves in. Founded seven years ago

in Dublin, Ireland the organisation has built a proven model of ‘education

delivery’ that is both sustainable and highly scalable. Some 340,000

children in poor communities have been made digitally literate by Camara

over this period.

To do this, Camara has provided eLearning Centres to 1,650 schools in Africa,

Ireland and the Caribbean, installed nearly 30,000 computers, and trained

over 5,000 teachers how to use the technology for learning purposes.


Camara offers Dublin based internships and volunteering opportunities

throughout the year, our interns and volunteers include college students and

recent graduates, amongst others. In return for their time and expertise,

Camara offers individuals the opportunity to find out what it’s like to work

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with a dynamic and innovative organisation and to gain real work experience

in their field.

Positions regularly come up in the areas of Media and Communications,

Marketing and Fundraising, Administration, Technology and Research.



Yes where placement involves travel from the Dublin workshop to another

site however this does not include travel to and from the workshop.


Formal and informal training is offered for all internships at the beginning of

and throughout the placement.


Simply send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Volunteer

Roles are typically filled within a month.



Dignity at Work Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy, Child Protection Policy,

Health and Safety Statement, Ireland, Sale of Computers policy.


All volunteers are insured on our Public Liability Insurance cover.

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Care Local

Category: Older People, Health & Social Care

Location: Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 6

and other locations across Dublin

Dates: One hour a week for 6 months from January

Application Deadline: November 31st

Website: www.carelocal.ie


Since 1975 Care Local have been providing a diverse range of befriending

and support services to older people living in Dublin, relying significantly on

hundreds of trained volunteers so that a person centred approach to caring

can be achieved.


Plate Pals Mealtime Companionship volunteers are being recruited for

nursing homes across Dublin. Poor appetite and difficulty eating and

drinking are problems for many older people in care. Plate Pals volunteers

are there to turn the tide against malnutrition by providing assistance and

gentle reminders to eat, for the full hour it can take to finish a full meal.

This is a wonderful opportunity for those interested in volunteering within a

nursing home or for those with an interest in health, social care, nutrition

and/or ageing issues.

Volunteers give one hour a week for at least six months.

http://www.carelocal.ie/

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How much do volunteers need to raise/pay?

This is a companionship role, all we ask for is your time.

Are volunteers reimbursed for their out of pocket expenses? No


Full training is provided including: volunteer induction, Nutrition and the

Mealtime Experience, Dementia & Communication, Elder Abuse (certified by

the HSE) and Bereavement Training.


Volunteers are screened according the HIQA standards for any person giving

time in a nursing home: 3 references and Garda Vetting. Vetting form must

be submitted by end November for January start.



We have a volunteer agreement in place.


Volunteers are covered by our insurance.

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CASA (Caring and Sharing Association)

Category: Disability

Location: Various locations in Dublin.

Dates: 4 hours one Sunday a month


Website: www.casa.ie


CASA is a voluntary organisation established in 1981, whose goal is to

develop friendships and social outlets for people with disabilities through a

variety of social activities. CASA services include regular social events in our

network of over 20 branches, respite breaks and pilgrimages to Lourdes.


Volunteers will attend the monthly socials on a one-to-one basis with our

members. They will take part in the day’s activities and just have fun with

our group. Our volunteers aim to develop friendships and enable our

members to participate in all our activities.

We ask volunteers to commit for a minimum of six months.


Are volunteers reimbursed for out of pocket expenses? No

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There is volunteer induction days held twice a year. Induction training will

provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the organisation and

familiarise you with your volunteer role. During Induction you will have the

opportunity to meet with some CASA members, fellow volunteers and staff.

There will be some brief training relating to manual handling,

communication skills, health and safety and basic first aid. There will also be

a chance to ask as many questions as you need to. Further training

courses/seminars may be offered from time to time to support you in your

role as a volunteer. There is also constant support and supervision at all of

the socials and as it is group activities the volunteers will never be left on

their own.


Volunteers will need to fill in an application form and Garda vetting. They

will then be invited into the office to meet the volunteer coordinator. If they

are deemed suitable for the work they can then join in on the next monthly

social.



There is a comprehensive volunteer handbook which you can find on our

website. The handbook gives volunteers a clear picture of what is required

of them and also covers health and safety, confidentiality, equal

opportunities, the code of conduct and more. There is a also child protection

policy.


All volunteers are fully insured as part of our policies.

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Cheeverstown

Category: Social care

Location: Templeogue, Dublin 6w

Dates: Ongoing


Website: www.cheeverstown.ie


Cheeverstown House in Dublin is a voluntary organisation, accredited by the

Council on Quality & Leadership providing a wide range of residential,

respite and day services to almost 400 children and adults with an

intellectual disability and to their families.

Cheeverstown House provides a further 17 respite places as well as flexible

in home support; a range of early childhood, education and day care services

for children; vocational training and employment programmes for adults.

Services are provided to a large extent in the Dublin South West region of

the Health Services Executive; mostly in South Dublin Council Area including

Tallaght.


We have a range of volunteering opportunities, most of which are about

promoting social inclusion. Volunteers help people to get involved or stay

involved within the life of the community. It could be supporting friends to

meet-up at the weekend, going to the cinema, shopping or the pub.

It’s often the opportunity to share in the everyday activities, that makes a

difference in people’s lives. Involving volunteers is one way of supporting

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people to make and keep friendships that are important to them, often it is

the relationships we have with others that mean the most and add value to

all our own lives.

We ask volunteers to give two or three hours a week for at least six months.


Are volunteers reimbursed for out of pocket expenses? Yes


All volunteers receive induction and on-going training and support


We have a recruitment process and system for vetting and checking in line

with best practice. Applications, interviews, Garda vetting and reference

checking can take up to three months.



We have a written volunteer policy, volunteer agreement, safe practice

training, child protection policy and expenses policy.


Yes, volunteers are covered by our insurance.

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Crime Victims Helpline

Category: Supporting Victims Of Crime

Location: Harcourt Street

Dates: One year commitment required

Application Deadline: 30 November, 2012

Website: www.crimevictimshelpline.ie


Crime Victims Helpline is a voluntary organisation which provides support

and information to victims of crime and people affected by crime. The

service is free and confidential. Our volunteers provide emotional support,

links to other organisations that support victims of crime, information on the

criminal justice system, and liaison with An Garda Síochána and other

organisations on behalf of our callers.


Attend at the Helpline office at a time arranged, usually a fixed time each

week, answer the phone to callers, respond to each caller in accordance with

the ethos of the Helpline, be familiar with the concerns of victims of crime,

and know how to respond and carry out administrative tasks in relation to

calls.

How much do volunteers need to raise/pay? Nothing


Yes, for any transport expenses incurred, on provision of receipts

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Full training is provided prior to becoming a helpline volunteer, ongoing,

training provided to all volunteers, ongoing support and supervision is

provided and external supervision is available on request, as need arises.


Volunteers complete an application form, and a Garda Vetting form,

undertake an Informal interview. Partake in the Monitoring throughout

training programme. This process can take up to three months.



Volunteers’ agreement, Equality and Health and Safety Policies are all in

place


Volunteers are covered by our public liability insurance

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Dublin Christian Mission

Category: Youth and Community and Homeless

Location: 5 and 6 Chancery Place, Dublin 7

Dates: Ongoing


Website: www.dcmlive.ie


We are a Christian Organisation that works with some of the most

vulnerable people in the city of Dublin. We work extensively with youth

running youth clubs almost every night of the week plus an afterschool non-

evangelical homework club 3 days a week. We work in Drimnagh/ Crumlin,

Ballyerfermot and the inner city Markets Area. We also run a homeless

shelter on Mountjoy Square four nights a week.


Volunteers will help in our afterschool programme helping the youth with

their homework on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Or they

may help in our many youth clubs which occur in the evenings and generally

last for 1-2 hours. Or they may help in the homeless ministry throughout the

week.



http://www.dcmlive.ie/

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Volunteers operate under the supervision of DCM staff or experienced volunteers


Volunteers need to contact DCM Youth and Community worker of DCM

Youth Work Co-ordinator, to determine if DCM Is a good fit for them. Then

fill in application form, reference form and Garda vetting form. This is

anticipated to take about a week or so.

Is this opportunity accessible for persons with disabilities? No


We have a full volunteer policy as well as health and safety and child

protection procedures


They are covered under our public liability policy.

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Dublin Simon Community Category: Homeless Services/Social Care

Location: Various sites around Dublin city centre

Dates: Ongoing

Application Deadline: End of January for Part time volunteers

Full time roles filled as required

Website: www.dubsimon.ie


Dublin Simon Community works to prevent and address homelessness in

Dublin. We provide services at all stages of homelessness and enable

people to move to a place they can call home. The organisation was

founded by a group of Trinity and UCD students in 1969, who began by

providing soup and sandwiches to people who were sleeping rough in

Dublin city centre. In addition to the Soup Run, Dublin Simon provide

many services which aim to help those who are sleeping rough on the

streets, people who are in their own accommodation - and those who are

at any of the stages in between. We also work to prevent homelessness

through early intervention with those at risk.


Part Time Volunteers help run our Soup Run and Social Club services, Charity

Shops and assist with programmes in our residential services.

Full Time Volunteers are an integral part of the running of our 15 diverse

services across Dublin. Volunteers commit 35 hours a week for 9 – 12

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months and gain valuable practical experience in the social care field. Non

Social Care specific placements are also available in our support services.



In addition, Full Time Volunteers receive a weekly allowance and

accommodation if required.


Induction and Health & Safety training is provided to all Part Time and Full

Time Volunteers. Full Time volunteers also complete a D.I.T. accredited

Certificate in Volunteering and receive supervision and mentoring

throughout their placement.


The recruitment process includes submission of an application form,

assessment by interview, Garda vetting and references. Part time volunteers

will be placed by the end of February.


We endeavour to make reasonable efforts to enable access to opportunities

for persons with disabilities.


We have a volunteer handbook and volunteers are covered by all relevant

organisational policies.


Volunteers are covered by the organisations public liability insurance.

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Fighting Words

Category: Creative Writing/Education

Location: Behan Square, 13 Russell Street, Dublin 1

Dates: Mornings, afternoons and/or weekends


Website: www.fightingwords.ie


Fighting Words is a creative writing centre established by Roddy Doyle and

Sean Love. Each weekday morning from September to June, 10.00 am to

12.00 noon, a primary school class (1st – 6th class) visits the Fighting Words

Centre to write a story. Weekday afternoons are devoted to workshops for

secondary students during the academic year.


All tutoring at Fighting Words is free and delivered by teams of volunteer

writing tutors. We have over 400 volunteer tutors - people from all walks of

life - including professional writers, aspiring writers, teachers, student

teachers, retired teachers, journalists, visual artists, musicians and

filmmakers - just to name a few. You don't need to be a writer or a teacher

to be a Fighting Words volunteer, though. Anyone who enjoys working in a

creative environment with the individuals and groups that come to the

centre - and is a good listener - is welcome to volunteer.


http://www.fightingwords.ie/

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Generally no, but expenses are provided during summer camps.


All volunteers attend one two-hour training session, which covers our

primary and secondary school workshop formats and our volunteering and

child protection policies and procedures. There is a volunteer meeting at the

end of each workshop so volunteers can discuss can share experiences and

discuss any challenges they experienced during the session. All volunteers

are supervised by Fighting Words staff while they are at the centre.


Volunteers are asked to complete an application form, visit the centre for an

informal interview and to attend a Volunteer Training session. References

are checked and we also ask volunteers to complete a Garda vetting form.

The process takes a maximum of four weeks as the volunteer must attend

one of our monthly trainings before getting started



We have a volunteer policy outlining the volunteer relationship, a

comprehensive child protection policy and a tutoring handbook that are

provided at training. We also have a health and safety policy and equal

opportunities policy, both posted publicly in the centre.


Volunteers are covered by Fighting Words’ insurance policy.

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Green Sod Ireland

Category: Environment, Ecological Education

Location: Dublin

Dates: January – May 2013


Website: www.greensodlandtrust.ie


Green Sod Ireland was set up to protect Irish ecosystems and to educate

people to be proactive in the preservation of nature. There are two strands

to the work:

1. Establishing Wildlife Corridors in order to create safe habitats and to

facilitate the free movement of wildlife, vital for biodiversity.

2. Ecological education promoting a paradigm shift in thinking from

Cenozoic to Ecozoic which includes a cross-curricular initiative for

Primary School, a Transition year programme, an adult

Environmental Studies programme and an on-line biodiversity

toolkit.


We are looking for individuals to help establish a vibrant education team

who will deliver our education programme, “The Story of the Universe”, to

be delivered in two hour sessions over three days in Primary Schools in

Dublin. It is a fun, interactive opportunity to gain teaching experience and

improve your CV.

http://www.greensodlandtrust.ie/

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This cross-curricular programme includes elements of a number of subjects

including English, Geography, Music, Art and Science. We welcome

expressions of interest from enthusiastic, creative people who have an

interest in the environment.




Our Dublin based Education Officer, will train, supervise and support

volunteers.


Once volunteers show an expression of interest, a member of Green Sod

Ireland will meet with them informally within two weeks. We then hope to

complete the training of the successful volunteers before Christmas and that

new volunteers would contact schools with our support after the Christmas

break. One of our Education Officers who is based in Dublin and who has

experience of delivering the programme will head up the team of Trinity

volunteers.



We have a Volunteer policy, Health & Safety and Child Protection policy


We have appropriate Employers and Public Liability cover for our volunteers.

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Irish Wheelchair Association

Category: Integration of people with disability

Location: Nationwide

Dates: Ongoing


Website: www.iwa.ie


The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is a National Organisation dedicated

to the achievement dedicated to full social, economic and educational

integration of equal, independent and participative members of the

community.


We welcome people interested in volunteering in the following areas:

- Sports programmes - SPIRIT [youth] programmes

- Recreational & social activities - Home visits

- Advocacy and Lobbying - Respite and holiday breaks

- Transport

If you have skills in areas not listed here that you think would benefit IWA

and further its aims, please feel free to discuss these with us. We aim to

ensure that the volunteer’s specific skills, expertise and interests are utilised

and matched to the work of the IWA in each region. Volunteers may also

identify activities/ programmes that they would like to become involved in

as their knowledge and insight into the organisation grows.

http://www.iwa.ie/

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Are volunteers reimbursed for their out of pocket expenses?

If agreed with the line manager and with receipts.


Induction training will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about

the organisation and familiarise you with your volunteer role. During your

time volunteering with IWA, you may be asked to participate in training

relevant to your role, some of which may be mandatory e.g. child protection,

manual handling and lifting. Mandatory training will relate to the specific

work you are carrying out. Opportunities for optional training may also be

provided during your time as a volunteer. One-to-one support sessions will

be facilitated by a nominated support person. Support will be provided to a

volunteer at least once in the first six weeks of starting and at least once

every six months after that.


Volunteers fill out and application form and undergo Garda vetting.



A comprehensive volunteering policy, code of conduct and health and

safety, child protection and grievance procedures are all in place.


Volunteers are covered by IWA insurance.

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Le Chéile

Category: Youth & Parent Mentoring

Location: Dublin

Dates: Minimum commitment of one year


Website: www.lecheile.ie


Le Chéile, Mentoring and Youth Justice Support Services, recruits and trains

volunteers from local communities to work with young people and their

families, involved with the Probation Service.


Being a mentor involves meeting a young person or parent for 2-3 hours a

week and can include trying new activities, as well as assisting with practical

issues such as accessing training or education. Le Chéile is a child-centred,

non-judgemental service which promotes positive change and aims to

improve the decision-making and overall well-being of the people we work

with. As a Mentor, your support and guidance can make a real difference in

their lives.

Volunteers must be twenty years of age or older and in a position to commit

to a minimum of one year’s involvement.



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Le Chéile provides full induction and on-going training to all volunteers.

Mentors will also have the on-going support and supervision of their local

coordinator, as well as formal group supervision with fellow mentors.


To apply please complete our application form, which is available on our

website or by contacting [email protected].

The application process then includes interviews, Garda vetting, reference

checks and completion of our mentor induction training. We will be running

training in January or February and volunteers will be able to get started

after that.



Le Chéile has a full Volunteer Policy and procedures manual which all

volunteers are given and asked to read and sign before they start mentoring.

This manual covers child protection, health and safety and all other relevant

policies.

All volunteers will be asked to sign a volunteer agreement and

confidentiality agreement.


All Mentors are covered by Le Chéile Accident and Public and Professional

Liability Insurance.

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Marriage Equality

Category: Equality / Human Rights

Location: Parnell Square East, Dublin 1

Dates: Ongoing- minimum commitment of 6 months


Website: www.marriagequality.ie


Marriage Equality is a non-profit organisation working to secure equal

marriage rights for same-sex couples in Ireland.


Volunteers work on our ‘Out to your TD’ campaign, calling supporters and

encouraging them to visit their local TDs about the issue of marriage

equality. Volunteers give supporters more information and support in this

process. Volunteers are required to do one shift every two weeks from 6-

8pm on either a Tuesday or Wednesday evening and they are required to

attend volunteer meetings, which are held once every two months.



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Volunteers are provided with full training and receive support from

volunteer team leaders as well as the volunteer manager and staff members.


Volunteers complete an application form, meet with the volunteer manager

and then attend training. Training is conducted as needed, however there

could be a time gap between receipt of the application form and training.

Usually it takes between two weeks and two months.



There is a Volunteer Agreement and Volunteer Policy as well as Health &

Safety and Dignity at Work Policies in place.


Volunteers are covered under our office insurance policy.

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Niteline

Category: Student welfare

Location: City centre location & college campuses

Dates: Training is from January - February

Application Deadline: January 20th

Website: www.niteline.ie


Niteline is a student-run listening, support and practical information service

for the students of TCD, UCD, DCU, RCSI and NCAD. Niteline provides an

anonymous, confidential and non-judgmental listening service through two

mediums, a freephone line and through an instant messaging program.


Volunteers are trained to listen to whatever the caller wants to say.

Volunteers are required to be discreet about their involvement in Niteline

and are chosen for their ability to listen and accept rather than for any

professional qualifications that they might have.


Niteline is funded by the SUs of the colleges it represents.

Are volunteers reimbursed for their out of pocket expenses? Yes

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Volunteers receive over extensive training and are screened before taking a

phone call. Once accepted to be a volunteer, volunteers are supported

through peer support and also through support meetings with the

counselling services of the colleges Niteline represents. Continuous training

is received throughout the duration of the volunteering period.


After applying to be a volunteer, an interview is held to determine suitability

for training. If successful, the prospective volunteer will be accepted to

commence training. A final screening and interview decides if the

prospective volunteer is suitable to be a Niteline volunteer.


We endeavour to be inclusive of volunteers with disabilities and will discuss

accessibility matters on an individual basis.


Niteline has an inclusive policy document that ensures volunteer welfare as

central to its operations.


Niteline is covered under TCD insurance as a college activity.

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Northside Community Law & Mediation Centre

Category: Legal

Location: Main office in Coolock, Dublin 17

Dates: Ongoing


Website: www.nclc.ie


We are a non-for-profit independent law centre we offer free legal

information, advice and in some cases representation, to people living

within our catchment area that otherwise would not be able to afford it. We

provide info on: Family Law, Social Welfare, Debt, Consumer Issues,

Employment & Equality, Housing & Community Care. We also aim to

empower the local community through providing as many educational

programmes as possible. The law centre is a hub of knowledge and we aim

to share this with the community in order for them to make informed

decisions and to exercise their rights.


All our volunteers have some legal education or background the main work of our volunteers is to assist our solicitors with case work and administration and research. How much do volunteers need to raise/pay? Nothing


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All our volunteers have in house training the same as paid staff. All

volunteers are supported and supervised by the Volunteer Manager.


All volunteers have to complete an application form and are then called for

an interview.



Northside Community Law & Mediation Centre has a full and comprehensive

volunteer policy and handbook.


All volunteers are covered by the Northside Community Law & Mediation

Centre company insurance policy.

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Progressio Ireland

Category: International Development, sustainable environment,

water, participation & effective governance

Location: Ireland

Dates: Ongoing


Website: www.progressio.ie


Progressio Ireland is an independent Irish international development

organisation that is part of the Progressio family. Through our skill-sharing

and development worker programme we work in partnership with local

organisations in 11 countries to facilitate people’s active participation in

their own development. Contributing to structural policy change at a global

level is fundamental to our work. The key areas of our work are sustainable

environment and water and participation and effective governance.


There are various opportunities to support Progressio and our “Waterproof

Development” campaign all over Ireland, for example by, by organising our

yearly water-challenge or by introducing children to water issues and our

Zanjero Water Challenge for children.


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We offer on-going training, support and supervision for all volunteers

depending on the specific role the volunteer takes on (i.e. training in working

with youth groups for children’s water challenge; logistical support for

selling water bottles at festivals etc.).


The positions in Ireland are flexible and volunteers may apply for these at

any time during the year. The process includes an informal interview at the

Progressio Ireland office in Donnybrook or on the phone. They usually take

on the role within 2 weeks of the interview but this is also flexible depending

on availability of youth groups and dates of events.

Please email [email protected] or call 01-644966



Volunteer agreement, child protection, grievance, health & safety policies

are in place for all staff and volunteers.


Volunteers in Ireland are fully covered under liability insurance.

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Solas Project

Category: Community Development / Education

Location: The Liberties, Dublin 8.

Dates: short term or ongoing opportunities


Website: www.solasproject.ie


Solas Project is a community development charity (CHY17385) based in Dublin 8 working with children and young people at risk of early school leaving and youth crime due to social and educational disadvantage. Our vision is to see communities rejuvenated through education and sport by equipping and building up young people to overcome all limitations imposed on them by social and educational disadvantage through the adventure of discovering their abilities and self-worth.


Volunteers are essential for the running of each of our programmes. Currently we need volunteers particularly in the following areas:

College Awareness – Volunteers accompany 6th class children on a trip to Trinity College to open them to the possibility of attending college and to break down any preconceived barriers to college.

After School Clubs – Volunteers help children with homework and fun activities. Minimum commitment of 1 hour a week for one academic term.

Reading Support – a group volunteering opportunity. 1 hour a week for 5 weeks. 10-20 volunteers required per programme.


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As well as induction training, volunteers are offered Child Protection training. We

also run volunteer training and discussion evenings once a term for those

volunteering on a regular basis. If any issues or questions arise the volunteer is

welcome to speak to the person running the programme they are involved with or

they can approach the Volunteer Coordinator.


Applicants complete an application form and Garda Vetting form (depending

on programme applying for), have an informal interview & have references

checked, observation of programme takes place if relevant, followed by

training/induction. This process usually takes 2-3 weeks during which time

both the organisation and volunteer can decide if the opportunity would be

a good fit


Our College Awareness and Reading Support Programmes are accessible.

However out After School Programme venue is not wheelchair accessible.


There are Child Protection and Volunteer Policies in place.


All volunteers are covered under our Public Liability Insurance.

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Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (SBHI)

Category: Social Care, Education, Health, Sports, Arts,

Disability, Youth

Location: Clondalkin, Dublin 22

Dates: One week in either July or August 2013

Application Deadline: March 2013

Website: www.sbhi.ie


SBHI, Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland, was established in 1968 by a small

group of parents whose children had Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus.

Today, SBHI has over 1,500 members and has branches in all four provinces,

as well as a professionally run National Resource Centre based in Clondalkin,

Dublin 22. It was established to promote the care, welfare, interest,

treatment, education, advancement and rehabilitation of persons with Spina

Bifida and Hydrocephalus.


The volunteers take on the role of Care and Activity Volunteer on SHINE

2012 - (Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus Ireland Nurturing Empowerment), a

residential Summer Independence Training Programme for teenagers and

young adults with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus from all around the

country. SHINE gives participants the opportunity to develop their

independence, confidence and social skills in a safe, encouraging and fun

environment. Care and Activity Volunteers encourage and support

participants to take part in a Multi Activity Programme, independence goals

and assist participants with personal care where necessary.

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SBHI covers the cost of dormitory accommodation, food and activities.



Volunteers attend a day and a half of training prior to their week’s

involvement - Manual/patient handling training, background to SBHI and

services, SHINE, Code of Good Practice, Child/Client and Worker Protection

Policy, Disability Awareness, and Personal Care is covered. Volunteers report

to a coordinator on the week who is there for support and supervision.


Read role description. Fill in an application form online. Interview. Reference

check. Garda vetting process and training. It takes about four weeks to

process applications.


The Liaison Officer role on SHINE is accessible for persons with disabilities.


Volunteer policy, child/client and worker protection policy, participant care

policy, code of ethics and conduct are all in place.


Volunteers are covered under SBHI insurance.

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St John of God, Carmona Services

Category: Intellectual Disability

Location: DunLaoghaire, Bray, Stillorgan & Glenageary

Dates: Ongoing


Website: www.carmona.ie


Saint John of God Carmona Services provides a range of day and residential

services and supports for approximately 380 children and adults with an

intellectual disability in South Dublin. It seeks to accomplish its mission

through a variety of services including early services for children 0-6 years,

special school for children with severe/profound intellectual disability,

children's outreach service, adult day service, residential and respite

services.


Our volunteers take on a myriad of supportive roles from befriending to job

support to helping out with sports activities as well as working hand in hand

in our day centres alongside the staff.



Some expenses are reimbursed.

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All volunteers receive training is required to assist our clients and are at all

times supported and supervised.


Informal interview, fill out application form, we require two written

character reference’s, and everybody must undergo Garda Vetting which, is

taking approx 8 weeks at present.



The St John of God policy on Volunteering includes a code of conduct for

volunteers, a grievance procedure, health & safety policy’s and protecting

vulnerable people policy


Volunteers are covered under the St John of God insurance policies.

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Society of St. Vincent de Paul:

Ozanam House and Sunshine House

Category: Children’s Holidays & Community Programmes

Location: Balbriggan, Dublin and

53 Mountjoy Square West, Dublin 1

Dates: May - August

Application Deadline: As soon as possible

Website: www.sunshinefund.ie / www.ozanamhouse.ie


Both run by the society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Sunshine house provides

week-long Summer holidays for children, aged 7 to 11, from disadvantaged

parts areas, whereas Ozanam House is a community resource centre.


Volunteers in Sunshine supervise a holiday for boys and girls, organizing and

supervising games, play and fun activities. Volunteers will be with the

children full time all week, except at their own mealtimes and breaks.

Ozanam has a Youth Group where children undertake classes in drama,

dance, cookery, sports, arts & craft and more. The Senior Youth Service

works with young people aged 13 to 18 in a youth work setting, the Grinds

Club pairs secondary school students with a volunteer who is capable of

giving a grind in a certain subject, our Childcare Centre offers pre-school and

after school programmes to children aged 2 to 9 years while the Active

Retirement offers older members a safe and secure social outlet three times

per week.

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For Sunshine house, transport costs to and from Balbriggan and the costs of

accommodation are covered. Ozanam is not in a position to cover expenses.


Child Protection is organised for volunteers taking part in all SVP activities. In

Sunshine, all volunteers are closely observed and supported, particularly

new volunteers. Training/induction takes place on the first day of the

holiday. Each week of the holiday has an appointed Head Volunteer. The

role of the Head Volunteer is to support and manage new Volunteers. In

Ozanam, there is a Coordinator appointed to each programme. All new

volunteers go through Induction Training which includes Health & Safety

training.


1) Fill out an application form, 2) Provide references, 3) Clear the Garda

Vetting process, 4) Attend an interview, 5) Complete child protection

training.



In Sunshine, volunteers promise to strictly follow the code of conduct,

childcare policies and other guidelines given by the Sunshine Fund as a

condition of providing your services. In Ozanam Health & Safety policies and

volunteer policies etc. are in place and discussed at induction stage.


Saint Vincent De Paul public liability insurance in place to cover volunteers.

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Victim Support at Court

Category: Legal

Location: Central Criminal Courts of Justice

Dates: During Court Sittings


Website: www.vsac.ie (under construction)


Victim Support at Court (V-SAC) is a voluntary organisation that specialises in

the provision of court accompaniment by highly trained and skilled

volunteers to victims of crime and their families or witnesses while they

attend court.


We are looking for people from all walks of life over the age of 20 that have

enthusiasm and are willing to commit to working with a wide range of

people. You will be trained to attend trial and to help provide support,

information and referral.



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Full training is provided to all volunteers and covers topics such as

understanding the Irish court system to communication skills. All volunteers

attend a monthly group supervision to discuss their case and to get support

and advice from other volunteers. The manager is always available to be

contacted by telephone.


Volunteers complete an application form, attend an informal interview with

the manager of the service. From there it is on to training. However there

can be a slight delay between the informal interview and training as we do

our best to facilitate volunteers with the scheduling. Hopefully, training will

be run in January.



All volunteers sign a volunteeragreement and confidentiality agreement. V-

sac has a number of policies to protect both our volunteers and our clients

who use the service, including a code of practice, health and saftey, child

protection,all of these are contained in th e Volunteer policy and procedure

handbook.


All volunteers are covered by V-SAC's accident and public and professional

liability insurance.

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EIL Intercultural Learning

Category: International volunteering

Location: Africa, Asia, Latin America

Dates: Placements range from two weeks to one year


Website: www.volunteerabroad.ie


EIL Intercultural Learning is an Irish not for profit organisation supporting

local projects across the world. Our Volunteer Abroad programme involves

living, working and making a difference in a local community while learning

about a new culture and gaining a new perspective on global and

development issues. We offer flexible and varied voluntary work and

internship opportunities all year round. Our volunteers are supported by

highly qualified in-country staff with years of experience in intercultural

exchanges and in supporting international volunteers.


Volunteers can participate in various projects in the following areas:

teaching and education (in schools, care centre), social and welfare (in day

care centre, orphanages), environment, community development, human

rights etc. Volunteers are allocated a local project overseas. This process

takes into account their profile, interest and experience and the needs of the

local projects.

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Volunteer pay programme fees and flights. The cost depends on where and

how long they are going for. Fees and what they go towards are detailed on

the website.



Predeparture support includes a predeparture workshop and ongoing

support form EIL staff. Overseas, volunteer get an orientation on arrival and

are supported by our local staff all throughout their experience.


Volunteers fill out an application then participate in a one to one interview.

The application process takes a maximum of four weeks.



Volunteer predeparture contract and EIL child protection policy are in place.


Travel and health insurance is compulsory, volunteers can either have their

own insurance or they can book through EIL.

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Global Brigades Ireland

Category: Sustainable Development

Location: Ghana, Panama or Honduras

Dates: All year round

Application Deadline: 12 weeks prior to departure

Website: www.globalbrigades.org


Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-led sustainable development

organisation. Boasting nine unique skills based volunteering programs in

which students/professionals can participate, Global Brigades works to

empower volunteers to facilitate culturally sensitive and sustainable

solutions to issues faced in under resourced communities.


Volunteers or “brigaders” spend ten days in either West Africa or Central

America on one of nine skills based brigades. Brigaders work in partnership

with local people to provide long-term sustainable solutions to poverty and

the range of societal issues caused by poverty. Examples include assisting

with the provision of medical care and training medical care workers in our

partner communities, building rainwater harvesters and water filtration

systems, educating communities on issues such as financial literacy,

investments and savings, building eco-stoves, latrines and other household

facilities which can drastically improve health and providing free legal aid.


Brigaders must raise €650 for Ghana, €750 for Honduras and €780 for

Panama. This covers brigade logistics (food, accommodation, transport)

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program specific contributions, insurance, legal fees and taxes, contributions

to community programs, education, student leadership development and

also goes towards ensuring program sustainability and perpetuation. €40 per

volunteer goes towards administration costs in Ireland. In addition brigadiers

must cover the costs of flights, vaccinations and visas themselves.


Receipted expenses such as printing may be reimbursed in cases where they

were undertaken for fundraising purposes.


Brigadiers participate in an eight week training course before departure. For

approximately one hour per week, brigaders take part in informal

discussions on international development topics, become familiar with their

chosen program, learn about specific development issues being experienced

by our partner communities, challenges when fundraising and other issues.

While abroad, brigaders are supervised by experienced in-country teams.


In order to apply, students should email [email protected]. An

information session is held 6 months prior to departure. The deposit of €200

needs to be paid at least 4 months prior to departure.


This is considered on a case by case basis.


We are a signatory to Comhlámh Code of Good Practice for Volunteering

Sending Organisations.


Volunteers are covered by Global Brigades’ insurance policy.

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Going Brown

Category: International Development

Location: South Africa and Kenya

Dates: South Africa: 15 June – 7 July, 2013. Kenya: 3 -

18 August, 2012

Application Deadline: 3 December, 2012

Website: www.tshulutrust.org


Going Brown is an Irish not-for-profit company formed to support

community development initiatives undertaken by its sister organisations:

Tshulu Trust in Limpopo Province, South Africa, and the PCCP Initiative in the

Tana District, Kenya. Going Brown aims to fulfil a fund-raising, capacity-

building and technical assistance function, with a particular focus on

volunteering and the forging of partnerships between Irish tertiary

education institutions and rural communities in Limpopo and Tana.


Activities like Building infrastructure, education, livelihood enhancement

projects and assistance to micro-enterprises. Each trip has a core project and

a number of adjunct initiatives shaped to the interests and capacities of

volunteers. In 2013 the core project in South Africa will be an English

Language Winter School, and in Kenya the building of a maternity ward for a

local clinic.

Are volunteers for out of pocket expenses? Yes for activities in Ireland.

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South Africa volunteers raise €2100 and for Kenya volunteers raise €2400.

Example budget breakdown: Development Project Costs 25%; Food &

Accommodation 18%; In-Country Transport 10%; Flights 29%; Organisation,

Administration, Project leadership & Development Education 18%.


There will be pre-departure briefings on health and safety and logistics as

well as development education on South Africa, Kenya and issues relating to

international development. Experienced project leaders will be with the

group on site throughout, providing practical support and supervision, and

offering development education framing of the experience. There will also

be a post-trip debriefing.


Volunteers will be asked to submit an application form. They will be

informed of the outcome within 2 weeks. We also request Garda vetting.



Volunteers follow Comhlámh’s Volunteer Charter. Going Brown is becoming

a signatory of Comhlámh’s Code of Good Practice for Volunteer Sending

Organisations. There is also a Health and Safety Policy.


Volunteers are required to take out personal travel & medical insurance for

the duration of the project.

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Habitat for Humanity Ireland

Category: Addressing poverty housing and homelessness.

Location: Ireland and overseas

Dates: Various

Application Deadline: Various

Website: www.habitatireland.ie


Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 in the United States by Millard

and Linda Fuller. Our mission is to eliminate poverty housing in Ireland and

around the world and to make decent housing a matter of conscience and

action. Habitat for Humanity operates in over 80 countries around the world.

Habitat for Humanity Ireland is an independent, non-profit organisation that

operates in partnership with and on behalf of Habitat for Humanity

International in Ireland. The Irish office coordinates all aspects of Habitat for

Humanity’s programmes in Ireland, including volunteer recruitment (local

and overseas), fundraising and local renovation projects


Work in partnership with local Habitat affiliates and partner families to build

houses and/ or work on infrastructural projects such as water sanitation

projects.


Amounts vary depending on the cost of flights and in-country budgets but

approximately €2500 would be the mean. Fundraised money goes to cover

flights, visas, all in-country expenses, emergency funds bursary and a

donation to Habitat for Humanity to support its work.

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All expenses are covered through fundraising. There is a bursary fund to

support volunteers who do not reach their fundraising targets through no

fault of their own.


Volunteers must attend 3 training session prior to departure. Team leaders

will be fully briefed experienced volunteers. In-country a ‘Global Village’

coordinator will arrange all logistics on the ground and will stay with teams

for the full duration of their stay and be available 24 hours a day 7 days a

week.


Prospective volunteers must complete a detailed online application form

after which they will meet with the Global Village coordinator to discuss

what is involved with the trip and to assess fully the suitability of the trip and

volunteer. This process takes approximately two weeks.



Volunteer agreement, Health and Safety, Emergency Procedure and we are

signatories to the Comhlámh Volunteer Charter and Code of Good Practice.


We have comprehensive insurance with Ace assistance which includes full

medical insurance and repatriation provisions should they be necessary.

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The Hope Foundation

Category: Children, Education, Health, Protection

Location: Kolkata, India

Dates: Throughout the year

Website: http://www.hopefoundation.ie/


The Hope Foundation is a Cork-founded non-governmental organisation, set

up in 1999, working to achieve sustainable development among poor

communities living in Calcutta (India) and its surrounding areas. Through its

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the education of children, the health of women and children, child nutrition

and development, drugs rehabilitation for young people and vocational

training for adolescents. The Foundation supports 14 local NGOs working to

the same objectives through their various projects.


Upon first arrival in Kolkata, volunteers have the chance to visit the HOPE

projects, settle in and meet the HOPE staff and other volunteers. Volunteers

are then placed a number of projects depending on their in skills, interest

and project requirements. Placement opportunities are focused in the

following areas:

Education: English & math lessons, coaching centres, grinds support

Protection: Crises centres, rehabilitation & protection homes

Healthcare: Mobile clinics, HOPE hospital

Other: Drug Rehabilitation, Vocational Training and Human Rights. Within each project, recreational fun and games are encouraged and vary from art to football, baking to computers and even children’s holidays.

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Prices range depending on length of stay, and vary from between €2,000 for

two weeks – €5,000 for over 6 months. This goes towards accommodation,

bills, monthly stipend (for volunteers over 3months) and HOPE projects.


Volunteers working 3+ months receive €200 stipend a month


Before departure, all volunteers attend an information and training session

in the HOPE office, where volunteers receive information about every aspect

of HOPE’s volunteer programme and get the opportunity to meet with

previous volunteers to ask any questions they may have. During your

volunteer experience, support is available from HOPE staff in Kolkata and

indeed here in Cork. On arrival home, a de-briefing session is held.


All volunteers must fill out an application form, attain Garda vetting and

attend a volunteer interview in the HOPE’s main office, based in Cork City.


Unfortunately this volunteer opportunity is not accessible for those with

major physical disabilities due to the street conditions of Kolkata.


Volunteers are asked to sign a Volunteer Charter and agree to the terms of

the Dóchas Code of Conduct on Images and Messages (don’t worry all will be

explained!). Volunteers must also sign e a Child Protection Policy.


Volunteers are required to arrange own insurance for their trip.

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Nurture Africa

Category: Healthcare & Education for children

Location: Uganda

Dates: 3 week placement in July or August 2012

Application Deadline: 1 March 2013

Website: www.nurtureafrica.ie


Nurture Africa is an Irish-founded, non-profit organisation that was

established to provide a better quality of life for orphans and vulnerable

children in Uganda. Through sustainable development projects, we provide

access to the healthcare, education and psycho-social support that these

children need in order to thrive. Our mission is to empower vulnerable

children to realise their full potential, to become positive influences on

society and break free from the poverty cycle.


Nurses work includes community nursing, sharing knowledge and skills with

Ugandan clinical staff, teaching First Aid to kids, working in a home for

abandoned babies and a building project.

Teachers work in a primary school, sharing skills with Ugandan teachers, and

work in a home for abandoned babies and on a construction project.

General volunteers get involved in a building project, reading & play groups

with kids, working in a home for abandoned babies and other community

development projects.

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Volunteers must pay for their own flights and travel vaccinations, plus a one

off payment of just €130 to cover accommodation, meals and living

expenses in Uganda. Volunteers must raise €2000 which goes directly to

Nurture Africa to fund our charitable projects.



Comprehensive induction and training sessions are held to enable you to

prepare for your placement and get to know the team you’ll be travelling

and working with. There is a high level of support, as Nurture Africa’s

coordination team also travel to Uganda to provide supervision and

mentorship for all volunteers during their placement.


Submit an application form. Applicants will be invited to an informal

interview and those who are successful will be allocated places on a first

come first served basis. All volunteers must undergo Garda Vetting.


It depends on the nature of the disability. If mobility is significantly affected

then this placement may be unsuitable.


Volunteer Code of Conduct, Health & Safety Policy, Security Policy, Child

Protection Policy and Critical Incident Policy are all in place.


We provide comprehensive insurance cover for the work placement but

volunteers must additionally obtain their own travel insurance.

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Outreach Moldova

Category: Children with Special Needs

Location: Republic of Moldova

Dates: June - August

Application Deadline: Three months prior to travel

Website: www.outreachmoldova.org


Outreach Moldova (ORM) is an Irish charity working with children that have

been orphaned or abandoned, children with special needs and children with

terminal illness in the Republic of Moldova.


Volunteers travel to Moldova on short- term placements throughout the

summer. They are involved in the official ORM volunteer programme which

involves volunteers participating in a range of activities with children &

young adults. These activities include children’s games, sports, arts & crafts

& sensory activities.


Volunteers need to raise €1,900. This sponsorship covers the volunteer’s

flights, accommodation and board, and also contributes to the cost of care

of the children and towards various programmes run for them (medical,

educational, social etc.).

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Outreach Moldova provides full pre-departure training which includes

volunteer information sessions, child protection guidelines & team building.

Volunteers are supported by our Irish office throughout their preparations

to travel and on arrival in Moldova volunteers are supported and supervised

by volunteer managers, translators & by our Moldovan office.


All volunteers must complete our application form which includes general

information, Garda vetting, our volunteer agreement & two references. All

volunteer must attend pre-departure training. ORM will process applications

within three weeks but Garda vetting can take up to three months to come

through.



Healthy & Safety Guidelines, Volunteer Agreement Form & Children

Protection policies are all in place.


Insurance for volunteers is organised by Outreach Moldova & is covered in

their volunteer sponsorship.

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Viatores Christi

Category: Overseas Volunteering

Location: Africa, Latin America, Asia or Haiti

Dates: At least one year (flexible start date)


Website: www.viatoreschristi.com


Viatores Christi, a Catholic volunteer association, recruits, trains and sends

volunteers from all backgrounds with transferable skills to work in areas of

need overseas for a minimum of 1-2 years. We seek skilled people over 21

who are committed to freedom, peace and justice in the creation of a better

world. Volunteers are people who are flexible, use initiative, willing to work

under sometimes difficult circumstances, have practical experience of

voluntary work at home are motivated by Christian values. An extensive

training programme is provided and funding is usually sought from Misean

Cara/Irish Aid Overseas Budget for the project to ensure the volunteer has a

living allowance.


Volunteers work on a variety of capacity building projects – training, project

management, administration, engineering, child protection, refugee

projects, special needs education, etc.


Volunteers pay €400 (less 20% for students/unwaged) to cover training and

this can be paid in instalments. This covers the costs of course facilitators,

materials and meals. We also ask for €10 to cover the administration cost

associated with processing Garda Vetting forms. Flights, visas, insurance,

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accommodation, etc., are taken from the Misean Cara (conduit of Irish Aid)

funding. PRSI contributions are paid on behalf of volunteers by the State.


Volunteers normally receive a local living allowance while overseas.


We provide training, placements, contracts, and full support while overseas

and on return. The training programme consists of six weekend workshops

over a six month period covering the following topics: Global Awareness,

Community Development, Challenge Commitment & Conflict, Mission,

Health and Cultural Adaptation.


We firstly meet with people who are interested and then invite them to join

the overseas preparatory programme (explained above). Throughout the

training process we get to know people and organise placements for those

who wish to go overseas on assignment quite quickly. Others may wish to

wait a while before going overseas. So the process to go on assignment can

be anything from six months +.


Our premises are wheelchair accessible. Individual placements depend on

the nature of the disability and the country/region of the assignment.


Volunteer and Host Agreements, Insurance, Child and Vulnerable Adult

Protection, Health & Safety and Grievance policies are all in place.


Full insurance is provided and PRSI contributions are paid on behalf on the

volunteer while overseas.

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Voluntary Service International

Category: Peace through International Volunteering

Location: Ireland and 70 countries wordlwide

Dates: 2-3 weeks, 2 months, 6-12 months


Website: www.vsi.ie


Voluntary Service International (VSI) is the Irish branch of Service Civil

International, a worldwide peace movement which started in 1920. We work

to promote peace, social justice, sustainable development and intercultural

understanding through volunteering abroad and in Ireland. VSI was founded

in 1965 and since then has undertaken a wide variety of voluntary and

community work throughout Ireland with local community and

environmental organisations and has sent volunteers to many projects in

over 60 countries worldwide.


The work varies greatly from country to country. Examples are peace

projects, nature conservation work, community projects with children, the

elderly, and refugees, community arts projects and restoration of historical

monuments; manual projects –classroom building etc. As a volunteer you

only need to work as hard as you are able.

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Volunteers pay their travel costs to/from the project. Food and

accommodation is provided. They pay a small fee to VSI to cover

administration and insurance. (€80 for European projects; €140 for

developing countries and some local charges)


Yes, if they are helping with projects in Ireland.


Volunteers must take part in Preparation workshops before taking part.

Projects will have trained leaders and local coordinators who will supervise

the projects.


Volunteers can complete application forms on line from the VSI website.

Projects involving working with children and vulnerable adults will require

Garda vetting and references. The initial processing of applications takes

anywhere from a few days to about two weeks.


In principle our volunteering programme are open to people with disabilities

and we actively encourage people with disabilities to take part.


Policies include Health and Safety a Volunteer Charter and VSI is a signatory

to the Code of Conduct for Sending organisations.


Volunteers in Ireland and developed countries have comprehensive cover;

Volunteers in developing countries must take out comprehensive insurance.

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The Volunteer Projects

Category: Education, Social/Community Work, Sport,

Conservation, HIV/AIDS, Music

Location: Moshi, Tanzania, East Africa

Dates: 2 weeks – 3 months

Application Deadline: 8 weeks before departure

Website: www.thevolunteerprojects.com


The Volunteer Projects (TVP) is a registered Irish charity and international

Development NGO that strives to address global development issues,

promote volunteerism and encourage philanthropy in a way that is

beneficial to all involved. We source volunteers for short-term Placements in

our partner Projects in Tanzania. We also fund, manage and implement

human rights initiatives in these Projects.


Volunteers are needed to share their skills in numerous Projects including

Teaching, Orphanage Work, Social Care, Sports Coaching, Environmental

Conservation, Music and more. Volunteers can work on a number of Projects

to ensure that they utilise their skills as much as possible.


2 week Placement costs €565. Extra weeks are €95 each. This covers the

volunteers accommodation, breakfast, dinner, training, Fundraising Pack,

airport pickup, Certificate of Achievement and local staff in the Volunteer

House. Proceeds also go towards covering bills in partner Projects such as

rent and food.

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Pre and post-departure support regarding flights, VISAs, general queries and

24 hour in-country support is provided. A comprehensive Training Pack

including Swahili lessons, sample lesson plans, practical guide and detailed

budget are provided. All volunteers must attend at least one Pre-Departure

Training Seminar. In-country orientation is also provided.


Interested parties should complete a Volunteer Profile and return to TVP by

post or email before undergoing a telephone interview within a few days.

Based on candidate suitability a Placement Offer may be made immediately.


Individual cases will be assessed based on project, dates, etc.


Both our Volunteer Agreement (Code of Conduct) and Child Protection

Policy must be signed pre-departure. The Dóchas Code and Comhlámh Code

of Good Practice are also in use.


Volunteers must provide proof of insurance prior to departure.

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Comhlámh

Comhlámh is a member and supporter organisation open to anyone

interested in social justice, human rights and global development issues. It

runs a Volunteering Options programme which aims to promote responsible,

responsive international volunteering and to develop good practice

standards among volunteer sending organisations. In doing so, the hope is to

ensure that overseas volunteering has a positive impact for the volunteer,

the sending organisation, and the host project and community.

Comhlámh provides pre-decision and pre-departure training for volunteers

as well as training and support upon return home. Counselling, debriefing

and careers signposting services are also available for returning volunteers.

Comhlámh encourages returned volunteers to stay engaged and provide

opportunities for them to advocate for global justice from Ireland. There are

also social events for returned volunteers and Comhlámh members.

The Comhlámh Code of Good Practice for Volunteer Sending Organisations is

a self-auditing tool used by sending agencies to ensure that overseas

volunteering has a positive impact for the volunteer, the sending

organisation and the host project and community. The Comhlámh Volunteer

Charter sets out seven best practice principles to be observed by volunteers

to encourage responsible, responsive international volunteering. Both of

these documents are widely respected and implemented in the overseas

volunteering sector in Ireland and internationally.

Comhlámh 2nd floor, Ballast House, Aston Quay, Dublin 2

Tel. (01) 478 3490 Email: [email protected]

www.volunteeringoptions.org

and www.comhlamh.org

Trinity College DublinVolunteer Fair

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Dean of Students’Roll of Honour

recognising Learning through Voluntary Activity

The Dean of Students’ Roll of Honour serves to celebrate and recognise extra-curricular voluntary activity by students including volunteering in the community (at home or abroad), with sports clubs, in student societies and for publications. The criteria for inclusion on the Dean of Students’ Roll of Honour are as follows:

· At least 20 hours of any one form of voluntary activity in the twelve months prior to the application deadline.

· The voluntary role should entail some element of organisation and/or delivery of the activity.

· Verification of hours by the voluntary group.

· Completion of the reflective application form.

· You must be a registered student at the time of the application deadline.

The application form will be available online at www.tcd.ie/Community in Hilary Term and applications must be submitted in full in advance of the March 2012 deadline.

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