Volunteer Abroad 2020

01 November, 2019

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 offers 2 types of supports,

•             Scholarships

•             Bursaries

 

A scholarship cover the cost of a 4 week volunteer programme and flights. You must identify a volunteer programme from one of three organisations.

EIL Explore - https://www.eilireland.org/explore/which-one-is-for-me/over-18/cork-institute-of-technology/
SERVE - http://www.serve.ie/serve-volunteer-programme-2020/
The Hope Foundation - https://www.hopefoundation.ie/get-involved/volunteer-with-hope/

 

Candidates can select any programme of their choosing, it must be for a minimum of 4 weeks. EIL Explore programme is 8 weeks duration

 

A bursary is 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/

The programme is open to application for any full time registered CIT student, including FAS and Springboard.

 

Come along to the Information evening to hear more about the programme and how you can apply. 

• Deadline for Scholarship Applications is December 9th 2019

• Deadline for Bursary Applications is February 2020