Animal Rescue & Community Development Helper

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4 - 14 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+

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Højdepunkter

  • Experience the Irish life with a full immersion in a host community
  • Volunteer in a local animal rescue centre (3 days) and other community projects (2 days)
  • Meet local people and other international volunteers in a friendly and relaxed athmosphere
  • Discover Ireland and its natural wonders during your free time
  • Explore local towns and cities during your free time


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Alder 18+
Singler
Par
50+

Om programmet

Get immersed in an Irish community while helping in an animal rescue centre (3 days) + in other community projects (2 days).

Ireland is a wonderful country; it is safe, friendly, English speaking, rich in heritage, history and culture. From vibrant, exciting cities to spectacular countryside – it’s a magical place to visit. It’s also a wonderful place to stay and immerse yourself doing meaningful volunteer work.

CTL

Om programmet

Ireland is a wonderful country; it is safe, friendly, English speaking, rich in heritage, history and culture. From vibrant, exciting cities to spectacular countryside – it’s a magical place to visit. It’s also a wonderful place to stay and immerse yourself doing meaningful volunteer work.

CTL is placing volunteers in a local Animal Rescue Centre. Volunteering in this project is very rewarding but it also demands a high level of energy! To maintain a high level of commitment from volunteers, this project welcomes our participants 3 days per week (currently Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). The other 2 days of the working week, volunteers help in less demanding community projects on Tuesdays and Thursdays (e.g. charity shops, community sports centres, community clean up etc.)


The Animal Rescue Centre (3 days per week)

Animal Rescue Centre hosting around 140 dogs, along with a small number of sheep, goats, pigs, horses, pigs, and cats. There are 2-3 permanent staff at the rescue per day along with several local volunteers that dedicate their time to helping out throughout the week. Volunteer tasks will include feeding the animals, taking the dogs for walks, helping clean the facilities, and of course cuddling with puppies!


Community Projects (2 days per week)

- Charity Shops 

Volunteer work includes: Provide sales assistance to customers, ensure goods are well displayed, sorting donations etc.

- Community Sports Centre

Help with maintenance of the building and the sport facilities, help organising events 

- Community Clean up

Volunteer work includes: Take part in the in community clean up with local community group to improve the local environment and make it a better place to live

- Community Transport Service

Help with general administration, organising rotas, database entry etc. 


Volunteers work approximately 30-35h per week with two days off.

Who are we looking for?

This project is looking for real animal lovers! Volunteers should love animals and be extremely comfortable being around dogs as much of the volunteer work will involve working with the many dogs at the rescue! Volunteers should be aware that some of the animals at the rescue have come from situations in which they were abused and improperly cared for, so some situations may be tough to see. Volunteers should also be aware that they will be volunteering in a very noisy environment, with dogs often barking.  Volunteers are required to be adaptable and flexible. They must be over 18 when the project starts. Personal motivation, maturity, and responsibility are important. Volunteers should enjoy physical work and getting their hands dirty, as well as be prepared for different weather conditions. Volunteers joining the project should have at least an intermediate level of spoken English.

Location

County Kerry: this is one of the most visited region in Ireland  with wonderful landscapes and natural wonders such as the Ring of Kerry, Killarney National or Dingle Peninsula. 



Typisk dag

8.00 Breakfast at host family

9.30 Volunteer work starts

13.00 Lunch with other volunteers (pack lunch)

16.00 Volunteer work ends

Free time in the evening and dinner available at the host family

Typisk dag

8.00 Breakfast at host family

9.30 Volunteer work starts

13.00 Lunch with other volunteers (pack lunch)

16.00 Volunteer work ends

Free time in the evening and dinner available at the host family


Fritidsaktiviteter

Volunteers have two days off per week. During their free time, volunteers can discover the Irish country side, local towns and natural wonders. Generally volunteers travel in small groups during their free time.

Fritidsaktiviteter

Volunteers have two days off per week. During their free time, volunteers can discover the Irish country side, local towns and natural wonders. Generally volunteers travel in small groups during their free time.

Krav

Krav

Minimumsalder: 18 år

For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

Sprogfærdigheder

Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (intermediate level)

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påkrævet

Nødvendige dokumenter

CV, motivation letter, medical form to be filled out by your doctor and criminal background check

Nationalitetsrestriktioner

Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

Andre færdigheder

Flexible, adaptable, willing to interact with local people, self-motivated, at least intermediate level of English

Tidsforpligtelse

Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag og Fredag fra 09:30 - 16:00

Hvad er inkluderet

Hvad er inkluderet

Tjenester af CTL Ireland

Cost Includes:

Pick up in Cork airport

1st night in hostel shared accommodation in Cork city

Orientation day with CTL Ireland staff

Transfer to project

All Meals from day 2

Homestay accommodation 

Ongoing support from local coordinator

Assistance and back up support from CTL Ireland staff

24/7 emergency support

Return transfer not included.

Afhentning i lufthavnen i Cork Airport

Pick up is included for participants arriving in Cork airport. Participants arriving in another airport will be provided with all necessary information.

Indkvartering

Volunteers will live in local host family accommodation allowing you to get a real sense of life in an Irish family and community. Meals will be provided along with a packed lunch as needed. Many families are living at a walking distance from the projects while others can be based a bit further out of town. In this case volunteers are either given lifts, use bicycles or local transportation (cost covered by participant). Family come in all shapes and sizes (e.g. parents and children, single host mother etc.). Participants usually have a single room but may, on occasion share a bedroom (twin beds) with another programme participant (same gender).

Mad og drikkevarer

Host family provides breakfast, pack lunch and dinner.

Internetadgang

God adgang til projektområdet

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Flybilletter

Den nærmeste lufthavn er Cork Airport (ORK) i Cork. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Irland. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

Rejseforsikring

At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Irland giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

Vacciner

Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Irland, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Irland. VACCINE CHECKER

Oplysninger ved ankomst

2024 Arrival Dates:

April 29th

May 20th

June 10th

July 1st    

July 15th

July 29th

September 9th

October 7th

November 4th



Arrival in Cork airport:

Participants are picked up by a driver who will be waiting with a sign displaying the participants’ name. Participants are transferred to a hostel, located in Cork city centre.

Arrival at different airport

Volunteers who arrived at a different airport (Dublin, Shannon, Kerry, Waterford) need to make their own way to Cork. It is very easy to join Cork city from Dublin airport as there are buses from just outside the arrival terminal in Dublin that go directly to Cork city centre. Detailed information on transfers to Cork will be provided by CTL Ireland.

First day and Overnight in Cork city

Volunteers stay at a pre-booked hostel for their first night in Cork city. The hostel is located in the city centre, a very short walk from all the shops and attractions of the city. After checking in, participants have some free time to rest and to discover Cork city. A welcome dinner is generally organised on the first night.

Second Day: Orientation and Transfer to Project

On the morning of their second day, participants will take part in a comprehensive orientation workshop which lasts 3 to 4 hours followed by a walking tour. Participants are then transferred to their project by public transportation.

Tilgængelighed
Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

Programgebyrer

4 uger (min. ophold) 1.985€
5 uger 2.245€
6 uger 2.505€
7 uger 2.765€
8 uger 3.025€
9 uger 3.285€
10 uger 3.545€
11 uger 3.805€
12 uger 4.065€
13 uger 4.325€
14 uger (max. ophold) 4.585€
Gennemsnitligt gebyr 411€/uge

Programgebyrer

411€ pr. uge 4 - 14 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

Betalingsmetoder

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Duration

4 - 14 weeks

Deposit

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Final Payment

Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med CTL Ireland under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.


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CTL Ireland

Perfect 4.6 rating (16 feltrapporter)

Agentur - grundlagt i 2017

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Mallory

Spoken languages: Engelsk

Om projektet

CTL Ireland is an Irish based organisation committed to promote responsible volunteering in local projects in Ireland.

Mød din vært

Who we are & what we do

 CTL Ireland – the Center for Travel and Learning - is an Irish based organisation committed to promote responsible volunteering in Irish communities. Our staff has years of experience supporting international volunteers and placing them in local projects. We are driven to provide a positive and sustainable impact alongside our local partners. Our volunteer programs involve an immersion within local communities and the Irish culture. The programs allow participants contribute their skills and energy to support local projects in achieving their goals. Programs are also designed to encourage participants to learn and reflect on their experience. We support individuals and groups all throughout their program, from the orientation workshop until the final evaluation. All volunteers start their program in friendly and vibrant city of Cork before joining their host project.

 Why volunteering in Ireland?

  • Safe
  • Friendly
  • English speaking
  • Strong sense of community
  • Huge social & environmental challenges despite the economic growth
  • Rich and diverse culture
  • Wonderful landscapes
  • Attractive excursions and activities during free time
  • Easy access through air travel
  • Youngest population in Europe

Ireland is a wonderful country; it is safe, friendly, English speaking, rich in heritage, history and culture. From vibrant, exciting cities to spectacular countryside – it’s a magical place to visit. It’s also a wonderful place to stay and immerse yourself. The best part of an experience in Ireland is probably connecting with local people. Visitors find Irish people friendly, welcoming and very supportive. As an Irish saying goes: “there are no strangers here, only friends you haven’t yet met.” We are proud to promote Ireland abroad as the exciting, beautiful and welcoming country that it is.

Ireland may be a “developed” country but the country is also facing huge social and environmental challenges. Despite the economic recovery, Ireland remains a hugely unequal society. There is in Ireland a strong sense of community with many inspiring initiatives taking place at local level. CTL Ireland selects very specific community based projects where participants can have an authentic and worthwhile experience.

 Meaningful local projects

 We have carefully selected a number of host projects which provide participants with worthwhile and challenging volunteer work programmes. Our projects are focused on making a positive impact in local communities. Projects include:

  • Centres for people with disabilities
  • Farms promoting sustainable food production
  • Charities supporting the most vulnerable people
  • Women empowerment projects
  • Summer camps with children
  • Homework clubs with refugee children
  • Arts Centres promoting the Arts and creativity in the community

Our commitments

  • Selection of projects which positively impact the community
  • Worthwhile volunteer work programme
  • Comprehensive orientation on arrival
  • Ongoing support from project mentor
  • Back-up support from CTL Ireland staff
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Risk Management and Emergency Procedures in place
  • Affordable fees including pick up in Cork Airport, transfer to project, accommodation and food

 Who are we looking for?

 Immersing yourself in a new culture and volunteering in a local project is a challenging experience! We are looking for people with the following characteristics:

  • Willingness to adapt to a different culture
  • Hard working
  • Genuine desire to contribute to positive change
  • Flexible and patient
  • At least an Intermediate level of English
  • Participants must be over 18 years old when programme starts

16 feltrapporter · rating4.6

Thibaut Favre de Thierrens rating4

2021 at Animal Rescue & Community Development Helper

I spent three weeks at Castleisland working at charity shop and in other projects like restauration, it was definitely a profound human experience. The most thing which was improved was my understanding not necessarily my speaking, because there is a real difference between daily English and the ...
Marco Fornai rating4.6

2024 at Charity Shop Helper

The organization with CTL Ireland worked really well, i found the welcome and the orientation workshop very interesting and useful to understand the meaning of the volunteering activity. I worked in Sue Ryder Charity Shop in Clonmel, it has been an excellent experience; inside the shop i had the ...
Elizabeth Pippin rating3.2

2024 at Charity Shop Helper

My trip to Ireland and the 8 weeks I lived there was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life! I loved working in the Charity Shop, the older volunteers whom I worked with are amazing human beings, I fell in love with each of them! I loved connecting with the clients who came in to shop. As ...
Laure Kaspar rating5

2023 at Helping People with Special Needs

Highly recommended . The staff are open, supporting and very flexible. All residents UNIQUE with different modes of communication. If you like nature and welcoming people Ireland is definitely a country to visit. Laure Kaspar from ...
Jules Sabahi rating5

2023 at Charity Shop Helper

I think I changed a lot there and I became more independent and sure of what I was worth. Irish people are all very nice and enjoyable because it changes a lot with other European countries. Moreover, there are such outstanding touristic places in Ireland that deserve to be visited. Finally, ...
Simon Hackelsberger rating4.6

2023 at Helping People with Special Needs

If you are looking for some enjoyable and wholesome experiences with welcoming and loving people this is it! Where I was the accommodations allowed for privacy and the staff was very supportive, trying to make everything possible for ...

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