Volunteer in Northern Ireland

  Ireland

Belfast

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: The backdrop to this program is Northern Ireland's stunning and fascinating beauty. Experience the richness of both rural and urban settings, visit the neighborhoods in conflict and discover Belfast, a city like no city in the world.

Highlights: Corrymeela, our service partner, will enhance our volunteer experience by sponsoring workshops and talks by leaders directly involved in the peace process. Volunteers will have the opportunity to absorb the Northern Irish culture daily through cultural activities, visits with local community members, and our meaningful service work. The Aims and Objectives of the Corrymeela are:

* To be a sign and symbol that Protestants and Catholics can share together in a common witness and ministry of reconciliation
* To provide opportunities for meeting, dialogue and learning in communities to dispel ignorance, prejudice and fear and to promote mutual respect, trust and co-operation
* To support victims of violence and injustice; to enable the healing of personal and social wounds and to promote new initiatives for social and political change
* To address contemporary issues of faith and ethics and develop new expressions of Christian community, life and worship

Qualifications: none

Cost in US$: $1,040

Salary / Pay: none

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Someone who is willing to learn about a new culture and serve in a needy community.

Age Range: high school-senior citizens

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ireland Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 6-15

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Amizade Global Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs's Mission Statement: Amizade inspires individuals and communities through worldwide service and learning.

Year Founded: 1994