Volunteer

Description

The Volunteer Mission Movement is an international development and
volunteering organisation. Our vision is to help create ‘a world where we live in the shelter of one another’. Our mission is ‘to share who we are and not just what we have’, and we have a good time enjoying what we do.

This volunteering opportunity is with our sister organisation One Brick at a Time (OBAAT) in Uganda. Committed to sustainable development, OBAAT’s main objectives are education and health building projects identified by the local community. In the last year, OBAAT has had building projects at a large regional hospital and a number of local schools.

OBAAT has a need for skilled tradespeople and those who are happy just working hard as a labourer. All we require is enthusiasm, energy, commitment and humility.

Volunteers would typically work 5 days a week, with weekends to explore the national parks around Fort Portal. This placement can be as part of a team during the summer months, or as an individual at any time throughout the year.

We would ask each volunteer to raise €1'700 for this 4 week placement. This will cover accommodation, meals, insurance, in-country transport, training & debriefing and 24hour support and a contibution to VMM projects.Flights, visas and vaccinations are an additional cost.

Apply through studentvolunteer.ie and we will then send you an application form. Once your application is approved we will hold an interview with you. Upon approval you can then begin your fundraising efforts.

Is training provided?: Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position.

Minimum time commitment per week:
1 hour p/week