SERVE opens applications to volunteer overseas in July 2025

Posted on 16 Sep 2024

Applications are now open to SERVE Overseas Volunteer Programme (July 2025).

SERVE is an overseas development & volunteer organisation. SERVE volunteers describe the programme as "profoundly impacted my personal growth" and "broadened my perspective and fostered greater empathy."  { Read our volunteer blogs from July 2024 Programme here. }

SERVE work's with partners in Philippines, Zambia, India and Mozambique. 

Join the 2025 Volunteer Programme to contribute to community development on a global scale.

Highlights of our Volunteer Programme:

  • The overseas project is only one piece of the Volunteer Programme. ​
  • When you accept the placement you’re signing up to a seven month programme (training days and zoom info sessions)​
  • The seven month programme includes training days in Cork and online info session
  • Emphasis on Global Citizenship Education (GCE)​
  • Creative work: blogs and SDG videos​
  • You are also required to attend one face to face debrief weekend​
  • Training usually begins in February

SERVE will be at different Volunteer Fairs over the next few months. Stay tuned on our social channels for updates.

Fundraising:

The fundraising target will be specified to you from the outset of the programme. This covers the following:

  • Pre-departure training
  • Insurance
  • Accommodation at your volunteer placement 
  • Flights to volunteer placement
  • Grants for work with our overseas partners
  • De-brief weekend 'Next Steps'

Apply now to join 2025 Programme here.

SERVE Volunteers of 2024 Programme at their Next Steps weekend with few members of SERVE team
SERVE Volunteers of 2024 Programme at the 'Next Steps' weekend with few members of the SERVE team.