Volunteer

Description

https://serve.ie/volunteer-with-serve/

SERVE is a development and volunteer sending organisation based in Cork. We run volunteer programmes each summer, whereby volunteers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Bangaluru (Bangalore), India. Volunteers will be placed with two partners – Association of People with Disability (APD) & Sumanahalli Society. These are integrated education, rehabilitation, and social care centres for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Sumanahalli works with people with leprosy and HIV/AIDS. Volunteer roles include, working with people with disabilities and those marginalised from communities due to their illnesses through the following: mobilisation, arts & crafts, socialising, playing cards, dancing, music, working at the hospital doing minor dressing changes (if able to, would be trained in), and home-visits to outreach camps in shanti towns.

The programme is an amazing opportunity for people to give back, to help a great cause and to learn. It is also an opportunity for personal growth and to develop professionally.

We run 3 full day pre-departure workshops over the course of February, April & May as well as a post placement workshop in September the following Autumn. The overseas placement takes place over 4 weeks between June-August (exact dates tbc). 

Is training provided?: Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position which will be processed with you after you apply.

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

- 1 application form from website https://serve.ie/volunteer-with-serve/

- 1 interview

-  Raise fundraising sum of €3495

- 4 Global Citzenship workshops (3 prior, 1 after)

- 4 week overseas programme

The volunteers will attend workshops on social and global inequality,climate change and social justice. They will also attend workshops on self compassion and development, group dynamics and safeguarding.

Whilst overseas, volunteers have the opportunity to work with one of the SERVE partners, as a part of a team. 

After the month overseas, volunteers will reconnect with their country groups and discuss their lessons and plans for the future of their GCE journey

To cover the costs of the programme, volunteers are to fundraise €3495. This covers their accomodation, transport, insurance, food, training, materials and a contribution to the work. 

Skills required for this role:

- open heart & open mind

- genuine interest in helping those around the world 

- ability to connect with people

- background in education, teaching, youth & social work and environmental care is beneficial

Details of time commitment needed for role:
1 Saturday per month February, April, May & Sept 4 weeks from late June-early August *please note: fundraising can be a time consuming process and will also take a time commitment*

Minimum time commitment per week:
1 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
Application form & interview