vso information talk
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Welcome to VSOInformation Talk
WHAT IS VSO?
VSO, Voluntary Service Overseas, is an international development charity that
works through volunteers
WHERE VSO WORKS
Countries VSO works in 44 countries - Bangladesh, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Malawi, Maldives, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Zambia. Now we operate in Latin America too.
WHERE VSO RECRUITS & FUNDRAISE?
Countries VSO recruit & fundraise in – Ireland, UK, The Nederlands, Canada, Kenya,India & The Philippines
HOW DOES VSO WORK?
Focuses on 6 areas:• HIV & AIDS• Education• Secure Livelihoods• Health• Participation & Governance• Disability
IS VOLUNTEERING FOR YOU?
Skills wanted:• Teachers• School Principals• Nurses, Midwives,
Doctors & Physios• Community Development• Business Professionals• Marketing Communications
IS VOLUNTEERING FOR YOU?
You need:• Degree• 3-5 years experience• Organisational
development / training experience
• Experience of creating strategies & budget management
WHAT MAKES A VSO VOLUNTEER?
• Sense of Humour• Patience• Flexibility / Adaptability• Sensitivity• Commitment• Team Worker• Good Communicator
PLACEMENTS AVAILABLE…
Long term placements:Live/work overseas for
1-2 yearsAt least 3 years
professional experience
Short term placements:Available at short
noticeNormally 10 years
experience requiredCan provide advice at
senior business level
VOLUNTEER PACKAGE
• Local wage• Return flights• Accommodation• VSO Medical Insurance • Visa & work permits• Time off • Training Sessions• Ongoing support
VSO Volunteer – Maria RaffertyEnglish Language CoordinatorEthiopia 2007 - 2010
Maria’s Workplace
Local School Maria Visits
Local School in Rural Area
Maria’s Accommodation
Cooking Facilities
Neighbours
Teacher Training
Returned Volunteer
Returned volunteer talk
Volunteer Journey
Application to Departure…
Application Received
Assessment Day:
• Group task
• Group discussion
• 1 to 1 interview
Placement Discussion: You are assigned a
personal Volunteer Placement Adviser
Matched to
Placement
Pre-Departure Training
Health and Security, work focussed training, preparing
for change, development issues
Departure!
Volunteer Journey
Arrival in-country to return to Ireland
In-Country Training
2 weeks – 3 months
• Language, culture, current political &
social issues
• Context of programme and placement
• Practical orientation and support
• Health, safety and security
Placement
Returned Volunteer Support
• De-briefing
• Resettlement pack
• Careers advice
• RV weekend
• VSO Dublin RV Group
WHY CHOOSE VSO?
• Our experience• Career development• Self fulfilment• It’s fun!
NEXT STEPS…
Complete application form or apply online at www.vso.ie
Contact VSO returned localgroup. Ask staff for details
Speak to staff member or Returned Volunteer
Contact us on 01 6401060 or [email protected]
Questions?