*Volunteering Overseas*

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UNV Internships
Applications invited for UNV Internship Scheme 2011: Irish Aid is supporting up to 15 internship positions under the UNV internship scheme for 2011. These 12 month positions with UN agencies will be based mostly in Irish Aid Programme Countries and will be in the following areas: education, gender, environment, health, HIV and AIDS, water and sanitation, governance, communications, planning, food security and rural development. The internships are aimed at individuals with a post-graduate qualification and 1-2 years work experience.
For more information click here. Please send applications to unvintern@dfa.ie. Closing date: 30 September

Options and Issues in Volunteering for Development Course, 9 October in Galway & 16 October in Dublin
This one day workshop provides a chance for those thinking of volunteering overseas or volunteering for global development in Ireland to meet with others and consider the options available. 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
Read more here and to book contact Janet at 014 783 3490 or email janet@comhlamh.org

VSO Volunteer Information Event, 16 October
Come along and learn about VSO’s work, the application process, and the professionals they are looking to recruit.  A returned volunteer will give a brief presentation about their experience overseas. This event will take place on 16th of October at 2 pm in Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre, 27-31 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 2.
To register or for further information, please email info@vso.ie or visit www.vso.ie

Information evening: Volunteering in Developing Countries, 18 November
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.
This event will take place on 18th of November from 6 to 7:30pm in Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre, O’Connel Street
Read more here and register your interest by emailing Kate (kate@comhlamh.org) or calling 01 4783490

Comhlámh One-to-One Advisory Sessions, September - December
Thinking of volunteering?
Finding it hard to make a decision?
20 minute appointments are available with Comhlámh staff to talk through options for volunteering for global development
Next Sessions:
November 11th, 4-7pm
December 2nd, 4-7pm
Where: Irish Aid Volunteering Centre, O’Connell Street.
Booking: To book an appointment please contact Kate on 01-4783490 or kate@comhlamh.org

Comhlámh Options and Issues Working Group
The Options and Issues Group develop and facilitate Comhlámh’s Options and Issues workshops, which are aimed at anyone considering volunteering overseas. Getting involved with this group is a great way to pass on your experiences to assist others thinking of going overseas and to promote responsible and responsive volunteering.
Read more here 

Camara seek volunteers for Dublin workshop & intern opportunities
Camara is a volunteer organisation dedicated to using technology to deliver education more effectively to disadvantaged communities in Africa and Ireland. Camara Education Limited is a registered Irish Charity supported by the Irish Government and by charitable donations.
Read more here

Trinity College Dublin Volunteer Fair, 25 November
Trinity College Dublin is committed to promoting, encouraging and recognising greater civic engagement and volunteering by members of the College community. The fair will take place on 25th of November from 6 to 8 pm at the TCD campus.
For further details please contact Róisín McGrogan, T: 01 896 2054, Email: mcgrogar@tcd.ie, Website: www.tcd.ie/Community