International Volunteer Projects in Ireland

Location: Ireland: Belfast, Dublin, Galway and 4 other cities

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: May to October

Voluntary Service International

30 Mountjoy Square Dublin, Dublin 1 Ireland

Description

There are generally 20-30 projects in Ireland each year - some with disability organizations, some with community organizations, some with environmental organizations. The volunteer will be one of a team of international volunteers joining in a specific project with the organizations above.

Highlights

* Great way to learn about volunteering and community development
* Great way to meet people from many different cultures and countries
* Great way to get to know Ireland in a deeper way
* Learn new skills - build a dry stone wall; cook for 8-10 people; etc

Qualifications

The most important qualities we need are enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to experience something completely new. All volunteers must be 18 or over. Some projects require certain skills e.g. language; these will be stated in the project description. The success of the project depends largely on the willingness of individual volunteers to involve themselves in the group-life by 'mucking in', communicating and making friends with other volunteers and in the local community.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

60-150

Cost Include Description:

Free food and accommodation + insurance while on project

Credit Available

no

Salary/Pay
Free food and accommodation + insurance while on project
Experience Required

yes

    It depends on the individual project
Volunteer Types
  • environment
  • handicapped
  • volunteering
  • youth
Typical Volunteer
Interested in people and helping to make a better world; flexible; enjoys working with people and having fun.
Age Range
18-65
This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Participants Travel to Ireland

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Phone/Video Interview
Typically The Application Process Time is
4-5 days
Voluntary Service International's Mission Statement

To promote peace, social justice, sustainable development and intercultural understanding through volunteering in Ireland and internationally.

Year Founded

1965

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