Volunteer

Description

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 the Badajo community in Cebu, Philippines, to help and learn about the community.

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). 

On placement, volunteers will work to support an incredibly marginalised group: the Badjao community, a normadic, seafaring tribe. Volunteers will work in partnership with the Nano Nagle Learning centre to provide learning programmes for young people from 4-25years old. Topics include: art, music, english, environmental care, sexual health, hygiene and more. Volunteers will also be involved in the maintenance work around the school. 

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. Volunteers may be involved in day to day help with the community, art and music classes with children, or english lessons. Some activities may be physical such as light construction. 

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