The Emerald Isle Adventure

  Ireland

• Other Cities in Ireland: 
Shannon
• Dublin: 
Dublin

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 6/28-7/22

Description: The warm hospitality of the Irish culture opens its doors to students through community service projects that include reforestation projects, painting playgrounds and working with peace and reconciliation centers. Celtic music, dramatic landscapes, city tours, seaside cliffs, lush farms and mountains allow participants to experience the Emerald Isle.

Highlights: Highlights include community service projects (reforestation, playgrounds, and working with peace reconciliation centers), along with city tours, seaside cliffs, mountains and experiencing the Emerald Isle.

Service Projects

* Earn 50-70 community service hours
* Plant trees with the Irish Woodland Trust
* Assist a local community day-care program
* Construct playgrounds for elementary schools
* Engage in building a Culture of Peace alongside Irish youth

Adventure and Cultural Activities

* Learn to surf in one of Europe's hottest surf spots
* See a high stepping dance show
* Take excursions to the Giant's Causeway and the Cliffs of Moher, two of Ireland's most amazing natural sights
* Bike and hike thru the small fishing villages of Inishmore Island
* Play Gaelic football and learn to speak some basic Gaelic phrases
* Explore history-rich Dublin, New Grange, and the Boyne area

Qualifications: Participants applying to Global Works should have an open mind to learning new cultures and up for adventures, along with excitement towards making a difference through meaningful and community service projects.

Cost in US$: Please Contact Us for further information.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

Participants are in high school (including entering high school) ages 14 - 18

Typical Volunteer: A typical participant has an open mind is looking to find adventure and participate in culture and community service oriented activities.

Age Range: 14 - 18 (high school students)

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ireland in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Works - Travel with Purpose's Mission Statement: Since 1990 we've been providing high school students with rewarding service, language learning, and adventure travel programs, which foster personal growth and promote social and cultural awareness for the participant and the communities involved. Much more than a vacation, a Global Works participant will enhance his or her view of the world while having a great time and making a new group of life-long friends. We often hear how participants gain a new appreciation for what they have at home and return with a better understanding of what they want to do in their life.

Year Founded: 1990