26 October, 2016

 

CIT – Supporting Students who wish to Volunteer Abroad

 

 

 

Information Evening

Wednesday 9th November

5.30 – 7pm

Meeting Room 1, Student Centre

 

Why attend the information evening?

• Gain an insight into what volunteering abroad is really like.
• Get tips on how to complete the application form.
• Ask questions directly to previous volunteers.
• Pick up a copy of the application form.  

The CIT Volunteer Abroad programme offers 2 types of supports, Scholarships and Bursaries.

• A scholarship covers the cost of a 4 week volunteer programme and flights. You must identify a volunteer programme from one of these three organisations. Deadline to apply is Friday 9th December.
• · The Hope Foundation -  www.hopefoundation.ie
• · EIL International - www.eilireland.org
• · SERVE - www.serve.ie
• A bursary is a contribution from CIT towards the cost of your volunteer programme, approx. €500. 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. Deadline to apply is Monday 20th February