Exploring Development Issues May Workshop
15 May 2010
VSI WORKSHOP - 'EXPLORING DEVELOPMENT ISSUES' -15 May, Dublin
This weekend workshop 'Exploring Development Issues' is part of the Preparation Programme for the VSI Africa / Asia / Latin America Programme. The workshop will combine several inputs on current development issues using speakers, videos, simulation games etc., along with details of the 2010 projects and inputs on health and safety aspects. Application forms for the 2010 Programme can be completed over the weekend. The workshop will be run by the VSI Development Education Group all of whom have volunteered on the programme in previous years.
VSI Africa Asia Latin America Programme Preparation Workshop
Sat 15 May, 10.30am -4.30pm
VSI invite you to this day long workshop which will include several sessions to prepare you for your volunteering project overseas.
- Welcome/intro to VSI and the Programme
- Inputs by previous volunteers
- How to survive an international volunteer project in a developing country/living and working in an international group
- Health and Safety matters
- Input on Development Education - After the project - what then?
- Questions you have
- Evaluation Workshop October -your feedback
Practical Things:
Venue: Carmellite Community Centre, 56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
How to reach: The centre is within walking distance of Temple Bar and Trinity College. Aungier St. is a continuation of South Great Georges St. Buses 83,122, 16,16a, 19, 19A stop on Aungier St.
see map link -
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Time: The workshop will start at 10.30am. Tea/coffee from 10.00am.
Lunch: VSI will provide lunch at a nominal cost.
What to bring: A good notebook/pen; questions you have
Please email back to confirm your attendance
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