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Volunteer Charter Options & Issues Meeting May 28th

Volunteering Overseas Pre-departure Training June 8th

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday 23 May in the Carmelite Centre, 56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2. The AGM will run from 7pm to 8.15pm, with registration starting at 6.30pm Following the AGM there will be a discussion session around the issue of Comhlámh’s trade justice work which will run up to 9.15pm after which participants are invited to continue on to an informal social event with board and staff members, venue to be confirmed.

The last year has been a challenging yet invigorating one; membership engagement is more important than ever, so that we can continue to support global solidarity, good practice in international volunteering, and critical reflection, education and action on global justice issues from Ireland.

Please drop us a line and confirm your attendance by contacting Susan Collins (susan@comhlamh.org or 01- 478 3490) before May 16th. Becoming a member and participating is easy. Click here for more info.

The agenda is as follows:

7.00 - Approval of 2012 Minutes

7.05 - Chairperson’s Report

7.20 - Treasurer’s Report

7.35 - Re-appointment of Auditors

7.40 - Motions

7.50 - Election of Board

8.00 - AOB

8.15 - Close

8.15 - 9.15 - Discussion on Comhlámh's Trade Justice Work

Motions

If you want to propose a motion to the AGM, please forward it to susan@comhlamh.org by 1pm on Thursday May 16th.

Get more Involved - Join our Board

Interested in doing more to support the work of Comhlámh? We are always in need of committed, experienced, dynamic and skilled people to join our board. You can run for election to the board by filling in a nomination form (available to download here) and returning it to susan@comhlamh.org by 1pm on Thursday, May 16th. You will need to be proposed and seconded by other Comhlámh members. Elections will take place at the AGM.

AGM documents

AGM documents will be circulated electronically closer to the date (when registering, please include your current email address), with hard copies available on the day.

Do come and join us for this important event and for the fun and socialising afterwards!

New Members Sought for Options & Issues Group

Next Meeting: Volunteer Charter Discussion 6.30 - 8pm, May 28

We are looking for new members to join our Options and Issues group! Our next project is to revise the Volunteer Charter, animate it and make it more engaging and reflective for volunteers. We would appreciate input and suggestions from those of you who are well versed in the Principles of the Code of Good Practice, such as volunteer sending organisations, prospective and returned volunteers, development education practitioners and anyone interested in development, social justice and volunteering issues. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 28th May from 6.30pm to 8pm at the Comhlámh office. For more information, please call 01 4783490 or email Roisin at roisin@comhlamh.org.

Volunteering Overseas Pre-departure Training June 8

Comhlámh will deliver pre-departure training for prospective volunteers about volunteering overseas for global development (both short-term and long-term). The training is open to volunteers from all sending organisations who have not received pre-departure or intercultural training from their organisation. This participatory one-day workshop will allow participants to explore important issues in volunteering for global development:

• An introduction to key themes in global development

• Exploring the role of the volunteer

• Considering your motivations for volunteering overseas

• Exploring key volunteer attributes and skills

• Encountering difference: volunteering in an intercultural setting

• Considering the Use of Images and Messages in Development

The workshop will be held on Saturday, 8th June at the Irish Aid Centre from 10 am to 4 pm. It costs €15 for Comhlámh members/student or unwaged or €25 for non-members and waged. Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. Please contact Susan for any enquiries by email susan@comhlamh.org or call 01 4783490.

Creative Writing Workshop for Returned Volunteers & Development Workers

Have you lived and worked in the "Global South"? Do you have stories to tell? This workshop is an opportunity to mine the rich veins of your memory under the guidance of a trained AWA writing group leader.

When: 22nd June from 10am to 4pm

Where: The Irish Aid Volunteering Centre, 31 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin

Cost: €75, early payment concession €65 if payment received 7 days in advance.

Click here to learn more about the workshop and payment options, visit www.monicacorish.ie or contact Monica Corish at 087-6414185 for further information.

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