Volunteering Courses

• Information Evening: 2nd October
• Options and Issues in Global Development One Day Course: 11th October 2008
• Options and Issues in Global Development Course: 15th-16th November 2008   
• Moving Forward Days
  

Information evening: Volunteering in Developing Countries

Thinking about volunteering overseas?

As part of its Volunteering Options Programme, Comhlámh is holding an information evening for people who are thinking about volunteering overseas in developing countries. This short, informal event offers the opportunity to hear more about the issues you need to consider before making a decision about volunteering. It also provides an opportunity to hear first-hand about the experiences of a person who volunteered abroad and to ask any questions you might have about your options.

There is no charge for this event, but please register your interest by emailing Siobhán (siobhan@comhlamh.org) or calling 01-478 3490.

Date: Thursday, 2nd October 2008
Time: 18.00 - 19:30
Venue: Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre, O'Connell Street

Options and Issues in Global Development Course:  A one-day workshop for people interested in volunteering overseas in a developing country.

This workshop provides a chance for those thinking of working for global development to meet with others and consider the options available.  The sessions will cover subjects such as:  What is development? What are my motivations for wanting to volunteer?  What types of agencies and projects offer volunteer opportunities?

The course will be facilitated by a group of returned development workers. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to meet with returned volunteers and development workers.  The workshop is participatory and is designed to explore the issues in a way that will encourage action on development issues from a justice and equality perspective.

Date:  Saturday 11th October 2008, 10am to 4:30pm
Venue:  City Centre (TBC)
Cost:  €25 (members) / €40 (non-members), €20(students and unwaged), including lunch
Booking:  For a copy of the booking form, or for more information, please contact Siobhan at 01-478 3490 or email siobhan@comhlamh.org

Places are limited, so please book as early as possible.  

Options and Issues in Global Development Course

Options and Issues in Global Development Course: A two-day workshop for people interested in volunteering overseas in a developing country.

This workshop provides a chance for those thinking of working for global development to meet with others and consider the options available. The sessions on the weekend will explore development and underdevelopment, the role of the development worker in the context of development aid, types of development and aid agencies, motivations for going overseas, and solidarity work from Ireland.

The course will be facilitated by a group of returned development workers. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to meet with returned volunteers and development workers. The workshop is participatory and is designed to explore the issues in a way that will encourage action on development issues from a justice and equality perspective.

Date: 15th-16th November 2008, 10am to 4:30pm (Saturday) 10am - 2pm (Sunday)
Venue: Comhlámh, 10 Upper Camden St, Dublin 2
Cost: €35.00 (members) / €60.00 (non-members), €25 (students and unwaged), including lunch
Booking: For a copy of the booking form, or for more information, please contact Siobhan at 01-478 3490 or email siobhan@comhlamh.org

Places are limited, so please book as early as possible.

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Moving Forward Days

A one-day workshop aimed at people who have returned from volunteering overseas in a developing country for a period of three months or less.

This workshop offers participants an opportunity to reflect on their experiences of volunteering overseas and to place them within the global development context. The workshop explores how the volunteer experiences can impact on the participants’ lives at home and how they can channel the knowledge and experience gained to further the development agenda here in Ireland.

Groups: This workshop can also be tailored for specific groups who have volunteered overseas – please contact Siobhan at 01-478 3490 or email siobhan@comhlamh.org to discuss this option further.

Date: TBA
Venue: Comhlámh, 10 Upper Camden St, Dublin 2
Cost: €25 (members) / €40 (non-members), €20 (students and unwaged), including lunch
Booking: For further information, please contact Siobhan at 01-478 3490 or email siobhan@comhlamh.org

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