EIL volunteering

Je ne sais pas.

Hi guys,

Just to let you know about a fantastic competition that EIL Intercultural Learning, Ireland are running at the moment.

Prize:

Win a 6 weeks volunteering programme to Vietnam! EIL Volunteer Abroad is offering one person the chance to spend 6 weeks living and volunteering in a local community project in Vietnam.

Details:

A 6 weeks volunteer programme in Vietnam including:
• Food and accommodation
• Return flights (Dublin) to Vietnam
• Medical Travel Insurance by caremed
• Support from local coordinator
• Placement in a local community project (orphanage or school)

This prize has over €2000 value! See here for programme details

Contest Instructions:
(1). Create a video (2 minutes max.) showing your creativity, talent and motivation to volunteer in Vietnam
(2). Upload your video to the EIL Intercultural Learning Facebook competition page
(3). Videos entered will be submitted to public vote on Facebook.
(4). The top 10 videos with the most votes will be resubmitted for a second round of public voting.

What kind of videos are they looking for?
They want you to showcase your creativity, personality and humour. You should also show what really makes you a motivated and suitable person for volunteering abroad and coping with the challenges ahead. Ideas are endless and the more creative videos are likely to be the most supported by the public!! Please make sure to avoid images and messages potentially racist or stereotyping. The possibilities are endless! Please see terms and conditions for more information.

Prize Eligibility: Only persons who are at least 17 years of age can enter.

Contest Starts: December 14, 2011 @ 09:55 am (GMT)

Contest Ends: February 13, 2012 @ 11:59 pm (GMT)

ENTER

RULES

Good luck with your entries!

dory

Do you really think this it's a good idea to cheapen volunteering to the point that it's a prize in a contest? I always thought EIL was a pretty reputable organization. I'm kind of shocked at this. I hope Ireland doesn't get to the point where people are winning prizes to come help us out.

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dory wrote: »

Do you really think this it's a good idea to cheapen volunteering to the point that it's a prize in a contest? I always thought EIL was a pretty reputable organization. I'm kind of shocked at this. I hope Ireland doesn't get to the point where people are winning prizes to come help us out.

EIL is a very reputable organisation, I wouldn't have posted about them if they weren't. They are extremely professional and do fantastic work in many areas around the world, with the support of their volunteers and the EIL network.

I think you are missing the point of this competition. The volunteer programmes run 365 days a year, around the globe. They have been running for many years and will continue for many years. This competition simply gives EIL the opportunity to pick the right person for this once in a life time trip.

Whether someone pays the normal volunteer fee or is given the chance to go without paying a fee, I think the most important point is that the right person goes.

By running this unique competition they are opening up the chance to a wider group of people, they are picking the right person and perhaps most importantly they are highlighting Vietnam, volunteering and the issues involved.

All positives in my opinion.

Je ne sais pas.

Apply now for the EIL Global Awareness Programme 2012!

The Global Awareness Programme is an exciting training, volunteering and awareness raising project focussing on HIV/AIDS.

Four people will be chosen to participate on the programme.

The participants will:

· Attend training on HIV&AIDS issues in Ireland
. Attend a training on media and awareness raising skills
· Volunteer for 8 weeks in a HIV&AIDS organisation in South Africa
· Plan and implement an awareness raising campaign around HIV&AIDS on their return to Ireland

Bursaries are available to help with the costs.

For further information, including application form, please log onto
Global Awareness Programme 2012

OR

Contact Caterina Totaro on E: caterina@eilireland.org T: 021 4551535

Check out a video from the 2010 participants

The closing date for applications is 20th of March at 5pm.

Je ne sais pas.

EIL Travel Awards are now open for applications

- Are you over 16?

- Could you be an Ambassador for Ireland?

- Are you interested in what is going on in the world?

- Would you like to experience living in a different culture?

- Are you free to travel in summer 2012?

If the answer is ‘Yes’ to the above questions, do not hesitate and apply now for EIL Travel Awards 2012. Being selected for the adventure of a lifetime could be a lot easier than you think!

The Travel Awards offer amazing free summer experiences which include such diverse adventures as:

- 4 weeks in Ecuador involving a visit to the Amazon Jungle
- 6 weeks in Japan attending a local secondary school
- 9 weeks in Mexico volunteering on a local indigenous project
- 12 days in Vermont USA attending the Governor's Youth Initiative
- 10 week placement in Argentina with a child welfare project
- and many more

For more info and how to apply visit
EIL Travel Awards

or E: marika@eilireland.org

or T: LoCall 1850 292939 or 021 455 1535.

Deadline for most awards: Sunday 1st of April @ 6 p.m

star gazer

Threads on same organisation merged

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Bump!

Deadline is Sunday

Je ne sais pas.

Hi everyone,

New opportunity available from EIL...
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FREE 3 WEEK TRIP TO GERMANY IN SUMMER 2012 FOR 2 IRISH STUDENTS!
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EIL together with the State of Saxony-Anhalt, the cathedral city of Zeitz and The Youth Hostel Association of Saxony Anhalt in Germany is looking for two young Irish people to participate in the 21st annual Euro-Camp 2012. Over 80 young people from 30 different countries will participate in this event. The two selected Irish participants should speak basic German, have an interest in International Youth Work and be 18-25 years of age.

To enter for an award you need to tell us “What you could bring to this experience and how you could benefit from participating in it”

You can do this by using any one of the following formats:

* An essay of not more than 700 words;

* A project format of not more than 8 A4 size pages combining pictures, clippings, art, drawings and writing in any combination you wish;

* A video (in English) of not more than 3 minutes in length

The closing date for application is 5pm Thursday 24th May 2012.

For more information see the website
or call us on 021 455 1535

Je ne sais pas.

Just a reminder, deadline is Thursday @ 5 p.m, good luck!