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Vincentian
Volunteer Programme
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"I
have learnt that I can't
change the world, but I
can make my own
contribution"
- Kerri |
"The Vincentian Volunteer year has been a
time for me to experience
a new culture and people while learning about myself"
Karen
Vincentian Volunteer Programme
A one year volunteer programme for young
adults 18 - 30 years. Volunteers live a simple lifestyle in community. Spirituality and
a work placement form an important part of the year. Volunteers, desire to find
God in all things, especially in the most poor and marginalised members of Irish
society. There are projects available in Liverpool,
Glasgow, London and Dublin. Training is provided on the job and in five
weekends during the year, teaching you about community, prayer and service. Being a Vincentian Volunteer will offer you a
Challenge to
- Give one year
- Work with people on the edge of society
- Live simply with other volunteers
- Put Christianity into practice
But you will
gain
- An opportunity to acquire new skills and gain work
experience
- Insight into issues of injustice, discrimination and
poverty
- Experience living
with young people from different cultures
It will demand
- Patience
- Commitment
- Flexibility
- Compassion
- Maturity
- Belief in Human Dignity
But you will receive
- A basic allowance for the week
- Travel and living expenses
- On-site work support
- A co-ordinator for your small group
- On-going support in personal and spiritual
development
- Reflection weekends
- Community nights
Placements in:
Dublin, Glasgow, Liverpool, London
Sample of the
projects available:
Glasgow:
Three volunteers will live in a parish with easy access to the city centre and
to other attractions in Scotland. Work in the Lodging House Mission, a
drop in for the hungry and homeless. Barrowfield project for the deaf
blind and work with refugees.
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