SERVE’s Immersion Projects emerge from a 3 way conversation  between our international partner, schools and SERVE. These projects are suitable for:
(a) 15-18 year olds.
(b) School Clusters
(c) Connecting in a practical way with the school curriculum
(d) Special Consideration will be given to DEIS school applicants
(e) 10 Days Duration (aligned with school term)

Project Elements:

1. Practical work
2. Immersed into local communities
3. Visiting the development projects of SERVE’s partners
4. Making connections between schools and young people
5. Learning and sharing together
6. Strong emphasis on Development Education
7. Helping to fund partner’s projects
8. Project capacity- 20 students
9. Teacher Involvement

This programme will involve a 10-day overseas volunteering project and is available on request, at different times of the year, suitable to the needs of the school and the overseas project partners involved, in line with the school term.  This project is available to all Second level school classes (students aged 15-18).  Special consideration will be given to DEIS school applicants.

SERVE’s Immersion Project Country Options are:

• South Africa
• Zambia

SERVE’s Immersion Project will be designed in consultation with the school to devise the Project Elements suitable to meet the anticipated outcomes of the project for the school, students, and overseas project partners  involved.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE email info@serve.ie

SERVE’s Solidarity Programmes emerge from a 3 way conversation between our international partners, Irish based communities & SERVE.
These projects are suitable for :
(a) Established Community Groups
(b) A new / emerging community group

Project Elements:

1. 2 Week Duration
2. Any time of the year
3. Programme capacity: 20 people

This programme will involve a 2-week overseas volunteering project and is available on request, at different times of the year, suitable to the needs of the group and to SERVE’s overseas partners.
This programme is suitable to an established community group that may be looking to expand its focus and to create a new programme for their members.  This programme may also appeal to a new / emerging parish or community group which may be interested in offering an overseas volunteering project as a starting point in the formation of their group.
The programme elements which SERVE will offer to your group are:

1. Pre-departure training
2. Community house building
3. Living with host families
4. Summer Camps
5. Sharing Skills
6. Development Education

SERVE’s Solidarity programme Country Options are:

• South Africa
• Mozambique
• Zimbabwe
• Zambia
• Philippines
• India
• Brazil
• Vietnam

SERVE supports our international partners when the need arises in identifying,training and assigning long term volunteers. The goal of this option is to enhance the capacity development of our partners.  The availability of placements for Long Term volunteers is driven by the needs and requirements of our Overseas Partners.
Special features include:
(a) Suitable for individual volunteers over the age of 21.
(b) Duration: 1– 2 years
(c) Project outline will be agreed between SERVE and the individual depending on the
needs of SERVE, the individual and that of SERVE’s overseas partners.
(d) Volunteers must meet the criteria set out in the job description and job specification.
(e) Pre-departure training
(f)  Includes travel costs, insurance (medical and social), and a subsistence allowance.
Project Activities:

1. Skills transfer
2. Training of young adults
3. Business
4. Capacity Building
5. Community Development
6. Education
7. Health/Medical
8. Gender

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL info@serve.ie