Student Volunteering
Join Habitat for Humanity Ireland’s Student Volunteering Programme 2013 – Live and Volunteer in India for one month.
Check out the highlights from the trip in 2012 – watch this video!
As an international volunteer, you will work side-by-side with local people in Chennai to make a positive contribution to the lives of Indian families, as well as gain a deeper insight into Indian culture.
Our Student Volunteering Programme offers first-hand experience of life in a developing country.
As part of our Global Village programme, you will fundraise to provide your team with the means to build new Habitat homes in the country you visit, as well as to raise awareness of inadequate housing and poverty issues at home.
Habitat for Humanity’s Student Volunteering Programme 2012 will:
- help you gain international development experience and greater intercultural awareness.
- encourage you to become an active agent for change.
- broaden your personal and professional horizons through volunteering with a leading international charity.
- improve your leadership, communication and team work skills.
You will learn and participate in various development initiatives:
- Disaster risk management. Learn how natural disasters effect local communities and help develop strategies to minimise their effects.
- Microfinance. Work with local women’s groups to learn about development of microfinance loans can impact families and communities.
- Education. Teach in local schools and learn about the challenge of providing a good education system.
- Community work. Work with local people to learn about community development, local governments and local resource management.
Overall, you will learn about the impact of Habitat for Humanity’s work and how it contributes to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
Student Volunteers in India.
To get on the trip:
1) Apply online
2) We will give you an initial call
3) We will meet you to speak about your expectations
4) You will need to pay €250 deposit (which then goes towards the fundraising target)
5) You are a member of the team!
As part of our Global Village programme, you will fundraise to provide your team with the means to build new Habitat homes in the country you visit, as well as to raise awareness of inadequate housing and poverty issues at home.
This year’s minimum target is €3,500* and you will get support from us to help you achieve it!
* not included in the cost: Visa fees, personal expenses, vaccinations.
To read our FAQ’s about the Student Volunteering Programme 2012 and to find out what the funds raised will go toward, click here.
Email rachael (at) habitatireland (dot) ie for more information.
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