Volunteer Abroad 2016
10 November, 2015
The CIT Volunteer Abroad programme will give CIT Students the opportunity to experience life volunteering abroad during the summer of 2016.
The programme offers both Scholarships and Bursaries. Over the past 4 years we have supported 66 students volunteering in over 19 different countries.
Who will be the volunteers for 2016? Could it be you?
If you are interested in applying or just finding out more please come along to the free Information evening which will take place:
Tuesday 17th November
5.30 - 7pm
Gallery, 1st floor, Student Centre, CIT Bishopstown
Students who volunteered in 2015 will talk about their experience and there will be a short presentation on completing the application form and tips.
Who can apply?
Current full-time registered students, including FAS & Springboard, are eligible to apply for the programme.
Do I need to register for the information evening?
No, just come along at 5.30pm to the gallery
How will I benefit from attending the information evening?
You will gain an insight into what volunteering abroad is really like.
You will be given tips on how to complete the application form.
You will be given an opportunity to ask questions directly to previous volunteers.
You will receive a copy of the application form.
What can I apply for?
Scholarship – covers the cost of your chosen 4 week volunteer programme & flights.
You must identify a volunteer programme from one of two organisations.
Candidates can select any programme of their choosing from either of the two organisations for a minimum of 4 weeks, to take place between May 1st and 31st August 2016.
and/or you can apply for a
Bursary – a contribution towards the cost of your volunteer programme. In previous years this has ranged from €500 to €750 per successful candidate. You can volunteer with any organisation of your choosing. If you have not yet chosen the organisation you wish to volunteer with a good point to start your search is www.volunteeringoptions.org/
Should I do anything before the meetings?
It would be beneficial to look at the website for both of the scholarship organisations and see what type of volunteer programme you would be most interested in. There is a wide variety in the type of programmes offered by the two organisations in worldwide locations.
- Look at the type of projects you could undertake – community, teaching, caring, education, construction, environmental, welfare, art, medical and more.
- Look at the type of accommodation you will reside in – volunteer house, host family or residential project.
- Look at the language and culture of the country.
- Look at the societies website to read about previous volunteer experience.
I wish to volunteer with an organisation that isn’t EIL or Hope Foundation, can I still receive support from CIT?
Yes by applying for a Bursary, CIT contributes towards the cost of any volunteer programme.
Where can I get more information?
By attending the information evening on Tuesday 17th November.
Where can I get the application forms?
Both the Scholarship and Bursary forms will be first distributed at the information evening on Tuesday 17th November.
When do I need to apply by?
Deadline for completed application forms to be returned to the societies office are as follows:
Scholarship applications – December 7th 2015
Bursary applications – February 22nd 2016
“Fionnghuala Feeney volunteering with The Hope Foundation in Kolkata”
“Orla Sheehy volunteering with EIL Ireland in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam”
