VSO Ireland: Events http://www.vso.ie/events/ en Mozambican Study Tour Open Discussion with VSO Delegates http://www.vso.ie/event/34688/ A delegation of six Mozambican parliamentarians, government representatives and members of civil society organisations will be travelling to Ireland on a VSO-sponsored study tour taking place from 6-10 February 2012. The learning objectives behind this tour are to foster learning and understanding amongst delegates around volunteering activities in Ireland, and how they are supported by government and implemented by the voluntary sector. More here

As part of this study tour, VSO is organising an Open Discussion in the Irish Aid Volunteer and Information Centre on Thursday 9 February 2012 from 10.30am – 12.30pm. This meeting will allow delegates with responsibility for the design and implementation of volunteer services in Mozambique to present their experiences to date and discuss challenges that the sector faces in their country.

This is an open meeting but places are limited. If interested in attending, please contact VSO by calling 01-6401070 or email info@vso.ie by close of business on Tuesday 6 February 2012.

]]> Meet VSO in March If you would like to find out more about volunteering with VSO why not come along to our monthly information seminar? 

Find out about volunteering, meet VSO and speak to a returned volunteer. Register now! ]]> http://www.vso.ie/event/34446/
There will also be a returned volunteer present to give a brief presentation about their experience overseas. The event is free but advance registration is required

What is covered at this VSO event?

- What is VSO? VSO’s work and vision.
- Which countries does VSO work in?
- How is the need for a volunteer established?
- What do you need to have to be a VSO volunteer? 
  (Qualifications/ Professional Experience/ Personal Qualities)
- What types of placements are available?
- How does VSO support volunteers?
- The Process – from application to overseas and beyond
- DVD showing volunteers on the ground

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