Euro 2008 Returned Volunteer Orla Mccarthy

Orla McCarthy

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Dessie, Ethiopia

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In-Service Teacher Trainer in Gov’t Teacher Training College

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2005 - 2007

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1 year placement extended to 2 years

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VSO staff match your skills+ preferences with those required by a suitable placement

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Access to the VolZone on VSO’s website and

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Opportunity to talk to returned volunteers

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Expenses, to and from pre-departure training courses and necessary meetings with VSO staff

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Pre-departure grant

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Pre-departure – vaccinations

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Preparing for Change

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Volunteers and Development

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Skills for Working in Development

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Teacher Training

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Health and Security

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Total about 16 days training

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Return flight; visas; antimalarials; medical insurance

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In-country training, induction, language lessons and accommodation on arrival

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Accommodation with a private room, and a living room and kitchen, house equipment allowance

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Allowance - aprox. €100 a month (equivalent to local salary)

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Mid Service Grant – for Holiday after 12 months

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Professional support and regular meetings with other volunteers in same sector

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Annual Volunteer Conference

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Volunteer Committee

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2 – 3 Visits a year from Programme Manager

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Small grants - HIV AIDs, Education

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Opportunity to get involved in VSO programme work outside your placement

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Weekly Up-dates and Daily Security updates when necessary

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Emergency phone line and Satellite number

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Leavers Workshop before departing

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Resettlement grant aprox. €100 per month of service

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Returned volunteer event

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RV group

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VSO events

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RV website – career advice, jobs notices