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

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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 info@vso.ie

• 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