📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The purpose of this ESC position is to support the delivery of VSI's national, international, in-person and online volunteer and Global Citizenship Education (GCE) programmes. The ESC volunteer will be involved in volunteer support, recruitment, administration of placements, preparation and evaluation of volunteers and projects. The Programmes Officer will support volunteer engagement and deliver GCE workshops/non-formal educational activities. The ESC volunteer will also support VSI staff and other volunteers on marketing, social media and information giving. The volunteer will be immersed in VSI’s activities and will gain insight and experience of working with a national and international NGO. The project will increase the volunteer's awareness of peace, solidarity, social justice, intercultural understanding and active citizenship.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Financial Support: An allowance for living expenses will be provided. Mentoring support for the volunteer’s personal and professional development is also included. Supervision: The VSI Programmes Officer reports to VSI’s Programmes Coordinator (PC) with whom s/he will work closely and meet regularly. The ESC volunteer will write regular reports as agreed with the PC and VSI CEO.
🎒 Leisure activities
Training will be provided where appropriate (for example, GDPR, social media, critical literacy skills), this may include international training opportunities and seminars.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: The volunteer will focus on volunteer recruitment, administration of volunteer placements, supporting volunteers during volunteer projects while abroad and/or in Ireland, liaison with our national and international partners, supporting ongoing projects and assisting with arranging new projects, attending volunteer fairs, delivering presentations and non-formal workshops on peace, social justice and development education. This role would suit someone who is interested in working in international relations, development education, international youth work or human rights.
Deadline: Application deadline: 07/11/2022
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.