Volunteer Overseas in Ireland

The popular image of Ireland until recently was of a rural country with close knit communities
and a slow pace of life. In the 1990’s an economic boom transformed Ireland, modernizing


the country and attitudes with it. While the standard of living has risen considerably, many challenges have been created in its wake.

Wealth in Ireland is very unevenly divided, and many marginalized groups are as needy as ever. Those with special needs, young people at risk, and older people in Ireland are finding difficulty meeting their needs in the Ireland of today. Our environment is under threat from over development, and there is rising conflict between those wishing to progress the economic boom and infrastructure and those wishing to preserve Ireland ’s unique natural and cultural heritage.

By choosing to volunteer in Ireland you will make an immeasurable contribution to the efforts of projects aiming to tackle some of the most critical issues facing Ireland at this time.

Our Irish volunteer program is run by our partner Volunteers for International Partnership (VIP) and they work primarily with organisations in the following areas:

	Assisting those with disabilities
	Environmental and conservation projects
	Assisting the homeless
	Arts, Theatre and Children's projects

Key Points

	Accommodation: Residential accommodations at project site
	Duration: 3 weeks to 1 year

Arrival and Orientation

Orientation will take place upon arrival in Cork. If you are flying in to Cork airport, you will be collected at the airport. Orientation will take place at the VIP office, covering issues such as health and safety, Irish culture and society, and voluntary work. Overnight accommodation will be provided in Cork, and the following day you will travel to your host community to begin your voluntary work placement.

Workplace Conditions

Workplace conditions vary depending on the project. Volunteers work a maximum of 40 hours per week, with 2 days off. Generally there will be other volunteers and staff working with you, and there will be a designated mentor at the project.

To Apply or Learn More

To learn more about volunteering in Ireland, please fill out the form below by filling in the provided fields, and then pressing the Send button. Please be sure to provide your correct email address - you will receive automatic confirmation email shortly and we will respond to your request as soon as possible.

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