Caroline, our volunteer in Uganda, shares her story with us Growing up in Uganda, the volunteering world has always been a part of me. It is something I knew I would fully…
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VC launches exhibition of North Uganda School Discipline Project
A school discipline project in Uganda has shown results that suggest that mindfulness training for teachers, pupils and parents can have far-reaching benefits for all concerned. These results are captured in a…
VC at the heart of new global international volunteering community
Open Forum – a place for everyone in the International Volunteering world to come together. When you think about it, for a sector that is so international by nature, it’s kind of…
VC CEO speaks on Lay Inclusion for Irish Church
On May 24th 2021 VC CEO Shane Halpin presented a key note address as part of an AMRI webinar on the need for a coordinated lay voice within the Irish Church. Over…
Sustainable development projects are adapting to Covid: After almost 50 years without formal education, Semly is now helping her grandchildren with their homework
2020 proved to be a tough year for sustainable development projects throughout the globe but many organisations have proven their ability to adapt, including one of VC’s partners; Partners in Compassion…
In a time of Covid, how has Viatores Christi adapted?
As we reach over 12 months without the ability to travel outside our own neighbourhood, let alone outside our own country, we hear from Shane Halpin, CEO of Viatores Christi (VC), about…
Volunteer Communications Officer Required Uganda
Role Title: Communications Officer (Local Volunteer Development Role) Reporting to: VC EUAVI Communications Manager (Dublin) Location: VC Uganda Office, Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda Assignment Type 6 month Volunteer Assignment Start Date: February 2021…
Programme Development Officer Required Uganda
Job Title: Programme Development Officer Reporting to: Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Leadership Team Location: Kampala, Uganda, East Africa. Travel also required. Contract Type 1 year contract, renewable up…
VC at 60: Volunteer Memories from Dan Ferguson 2010-2020s
VC at 60 Memories: Dan Ferguson 10 years in El Salvador As the 10-year anniversary of my arrival in El Salvador approaches, I have been given to a period of introspection. One…
VC at 60: Volunteer Memories from Brigid McCarthy 2000-2010s
VC at 60 Memories: Brigid McCarthy I worked on environmental projects in Lima Peru between 2007 and 2015. Prior to this time, I had been living in Lima and worked for a…
