Welcome to Meet VSO Ireland 2012
May 26, 2015
Welcome to Meet VSO Ireland2012
DVD – the VSO experience
What is VSO?
How VSO works
Where does VSO work?
Is volunteering for you?
Agenda
The volunteer journey
Returned volunteer story
Get involved
FAQs
Volunteers on the ground
DVD: Volunteering with VSO
What is VSO?
An international charity that works through volunteers
How does VSO work?Development goal area’s are:•Climate change•Disability•Education•Gender•Health and social well-being•HIV & AIDS •Participation and governance•Secure livelihoods
VSO in numbers
1958 – the year VSO was formed43 – average age of a volunteer40,000 – the number of volunteers we have sent since we formed€4.66 – the average cost of a volunteer per day to VSO41 – the number of countries that we work in
In 37 countriesBangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Salvador, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Lao, Malawi, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, and Zambia
Recruitment basesUK, India, Ireland, Kenya, Netherlands and the Philippines.
Where does VSO work?
How does VSO work?
Is VSO for you? Roles & Requirements1-2 year roles• Degree or relevant qualification• At least 2 years’ professional experience• Experience of training/developing others
3-6 month roles• Highly experienced professionals to
provide advice at senior levels• At least 5 years’ relevant experience
Personal/soft skills• Flexibility and adaptability• Sensitivity and patience• Commitment• Team working and communication skills
EducationalistsPrimary teachers and school leaders
Business, Management and IT professionalsManaging teams, budgets, strategies
Health and social care professionalsClinical and managerial
Third sector professionalsFundraisers, advocacy advisers
Technical and natural resources
Roles depend on what’s requested and needed in the countries we serve
Is volunteering for you?
Retuned Volunteer
Returned Volunteer
Volunteer allowance•Allowance•Return flights•Accommodation•Medical costs and travel insurance•Visa and work permits•Holidays•Training and ongoing support
Volunteer journey
Fundraising
Suggested fundraising targets
• Standard placements - €1500
• Youth for Development - €1500 (through uk)
Volunteer Journey
Application to return
Get involved in Ireland
VSO ChallengesTreks, marathons, challenges
CampaignsSupport our campaigns
Sign up to the newsletter
Social MediaFollow us on Facebook & Twitter www.facebook.com/vsoirelandwww.twitter.com/vsoireland
FAQs
• Can I choose the country I work in?
• Can I bring my partner?
• How long does the application process take?
• Other questions?
What Next?
• Speak to a returned volunteer or staff member tonight
• Apply at www.vso.ie
• Contact us on 01 6401060 or at [email protected]
• Tell a friend about VSO
• Watch films of VSO volunteers in action at www.youtuve.com/vsoireland
• Follow us on Facebook & Twitter www.facebook.com/vsoireland•www.twitter.com/vsoireland
Thanks for coming01 6401060www.vso.ie