International Volunteer Workcamps - season 2008
Ireland
	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 1.1	KIDS	02.08.2008	15.08.2008	MIXED 
	AGE
	description
	IE-VSI 1.1 MOSNEY (Co. Meath) 
	02/08 – 15/08.  10 vols KIDS, SOCI
	*Mixed age* 
	Mosney is a former holiday resort, which now provides housing for almost 700 residents from 50 different 
	countries seeking asylum in Ireland. There are approximately 100 children aged 4 – 12yrs resident in Mosney, 
	volunteers are needed to help run a Summer Activity Camp for some of these children.
	W: Organising activities: sports, arts, drama etc. for the children, day trips are also planned.
	S: Asylum-seeking process in different countries (please bring info from your country), interculturalism.
	A: Shared accom. in former holiday chalets on the site. Volunteers will prepare their own breakfast in the chalets, 
	other meals provided by the centre.
	Q: Volunteers should have experience of working with children, preferably on summer camps, in arts/ crafts, 
	drama and/or sports.
	T: Approximately 48 km north of Dublin in Co. Meath. The centre is quite isolated, there is a regular bus service to 
	Drogheda, the nearest large town, which takes about 15 minutes. The centre is located next to a beach, there is a 
	small supermarket on the site.
	X: IMPORTANT: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied.
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	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 4.1	DISA	13.03.2008	29.03.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 4.1 CUISLE (Co. Roscommon) 
	13/03 – 29/03. 4 vols DISA
	
	The Irish Wheelchair Association is a voluntary organisation dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic 
	and educational integration of people with physical disabilities, Cuisle is their holiday centre (www.cuisle.com).
	W: Socialising and interacting with the holiday guests and accompanying them on trips. The age and background of
	 the guests varies, all the guests are physically disabled and some of the guests may have speech impairments 
	and / or learning disabilities. Activities will include lots of entertainment and music, if you play a musical instrument
	 please bring it with you. Vols are also asked to help in the kitchen for approximately one hour each day. 
	S: Disability issues.
	A: Dorm. Meals are provided by the centre. 
	L: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the guests.
	Q: Volunteering at Cuisle is a lot of fun and is a very rewarding experience. Vols need flexibility, initiative and 
	independence. 
	T: Cuisle is in an isolated area in the countryside, in the grounds of Donamon Castle, 15km from Roscommon 
	Town.
	X: IMPORTANT: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied and a motivation letter will be 
	requested.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 4.10	DISA	08.08.2008	14.08.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 4.10 IASBAH (Dublin)
	08/08 – 14/08. 6/17 vols DISA
	
	The Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IASBAH, www.iasbah.ie) runs a 'Summer Independence 
	Training Project' for its members with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Each week there are 16 participants of 
	different age groups, age 12 to 35 years and there will be 17 volunteers in total.
	W: Encouraging and supporting participants to take part in fun activities, working with occupational therapists and 
	nursing staff in promoting independence skills and carrying out personal care duties, making the week a fun one 
	for all! Activities include dance, massage, yoga, music, various sports, occupational therapy, arts and crafts, 
	shopping day trips and a disco. Volunteers work for one week at a time, you are encouraged to apply to take part 
	in two of the weeks but you must take a week off for rest in between (volunteers must provide for themselves 
	during this time).
	S: Health, Education, Social Care, Disability Awareness, Occupational Therapy. 
	A: Dorms or twin rooms. Meals provided by the centre
	L: VERY IMPORTANT: Advanced to fluent English is essential in order to be able to communicate with the 
	participants.
	Q: Volunteers must be motivated, enthusiastic and have a sense of fun for this extremely worthwhile and enriching
	 experience. Volunteers working and/or studying in the Health, Education or Social Care disciplines are particularly 
	welcome. However, experience is not essential as training is provided.
	T: IMPORTANT: The meeting point for all the projects is in Dublin. All volunteers will meet in the morning of the 
	arrival day at the IASBAH National Resource Centre (approximately 45 minute bus journey from Dublin city 
	centre), regardless of where the week takes place. All volunteers must therefore spend the previous night in 
	Dublin.
	X: Training will be provided by IASBAH at the beginning of each week of the project. In addition to the SCI 
	application form, volunteers will need to send us a motivation letter and each vol will be interviewed by phone. We 
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	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 4.2	DISA	27.04.2008	16.05.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 4.2 CUISLE (Co. Roscommon)
	27/04 – 16/05. 4 vols DISA
	
	The Irish Wheelchair Association is a voluntary organisation dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic 
	and educational integration of people with physical disabilities, Cuisle is their holiday centre (www.cuisle.com).
	W: Socialising and interacting with the holiday guests and accompanying them on trips. The age and background of
	 the guests varies, all the guests are physically disabled and some of the guests may have speech impairments 
	and / or learning disabilities. Activities will include lots of entertainment and music, if you play a musical instrument
	 please bring it with you. Vols are also asked to help in the kitchen for approximately one hour each day. 
	S: Disability issues.
	A: Dorm. Meals are provided by the centre. 
	L: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the guests.
	Q: Volunteering at Cuisle is a lot of fun and is a very rewarding experience. Vols need flexibility, initiative and 
	independence. 
	T: Cuisle is in an isolated area in the countryside, in the grounds of Donamon Castle, 15km from Roscommon 
	Town.
	X: IMPORTANT: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied and a motivation letter will be 
	requested.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 4.3	DISA	22.06.2008	12.07.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 4.3 CUISLE (Co. Roscommon)
	22/06 – 12/07. 4 vols DISA
	
	The Irish Wheelchair Association is a voluntary organisation dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic 
	and educational integration of people with physical disabilities, Cuisle is their holiday centre (www.cuisle.com).
	W: Socialising and interacting with the holiday guests and accompanying them on trips. The age and background of
	 the guests varies, all the guests are physically disabled and some of the guests may have speech impairments 
	and / or learning disabilities. Activities will include lots of entertainment and music, if you play a musical instrument
	 please bring it with you. Vols are also asked to help in the kitchen for approximately one hour each day. 
	S: Disability issues.
	A: Dorm. Meals are provided by the centre. 
	L: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the guests.
	Q: Volunteering at Cuisle is a lot of fun and is a very rewarding experience. Vols need flexibility, initiative and 
	independence. 
	T: Cuisle is in an isolated area in the countryside, in the grounds of Donamon Castle, 15km from Roscommon 
	Town.
	X: IMPORTANT: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied and a motivation letter will be 
	requested.
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	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 4.4	DISA	19.07.2008	09.08.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 4.4 CUISLE (Co. Roscommon)
	19/07 – 09/08. 4 vols  DISA
	
	The Irish Wheelchair Association is a voluntary organisation dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic 
	and educational integration of people with physical disabilities, Cuisle is their holiday centre (www.cuisle.com).
	W: Socialising and interacting with the holiday guests and accompanying them on trips. The age and background of
	 the guests varies, all the guests are physically disabled and some of the guests may have speech impairments 
	and / or learning disabilities. Activities will include lots of entertainment and music, if you play a musical instrument
	 please bring it with you. Vols are also asked to help in the kitchen for approximately one hour each day. 
	S: Disability issues.
	A: Dorm. Meals are provided by the centre. 
	L: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the guests.
	Q: Volunteering at Cuisle is a lot of fun and is a very rewarding experience. Vols need flexibility, initiative and 
	independence. 
	T: Cuisle is in an isolated area in the countryside, in the grounds of Donamon Castle, 15km from Roscommon 
	Town.
	X: IMPORTANT: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied and a motivation letter will be 
	requested.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 4.5	DISA	09.08.2008	08.09.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 4.5 CUISLE (Co. Roscommon)
	09/08 – 08/09. 4 vols  DISA
	
	The Irish Wheelchair Association is a voluntary organisation dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic 
	and educational integration of people with physical disabilities, Cuisle is their holiday centre (www.cuisle.com).
	W: Socialising and interacting with the holiday guests and accompanying them on trips. The age and background of
	 the guests varies, all the guests are physically disabled and some of the guests may have speech impairments 
	and / or learning disabilities. Activities will include lots of entertainment and music, if you play a musical instrument
	 please bring it with you. Vols are also asked to help in the kitchen for approximately one hour each day. 
	S: Disability issues.
	A: Dorm. Meals are provided by the centre. 
	L: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the guests.
	Q: Volunteering at Cuisle is a lot of fun and is a very rewarding experience. Vols need flexibility, initiative and 
	independence. 
	T: Cuisle is in an isolated area in the countryside, in the grounds of Donamon Castle, 15km from Roscommon 
	Town.
	X: IMPORTANT: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied and a motivation letter will be 
	requested.
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	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 4.6	DISA	21.06.2008	27.06.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 4.6 IASBAH (Co. Galway)
	21/06 – 27/06. 6/17 vols DISA
	
	The Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IASBAH, www.iasbah.ie) runs a 'Summer Independence 
	Training Project' for its members with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Each week there are 16 participants of 
	different age groups, age 12 to 35 years and there will be 17 volunteers in total.
	W: Encouraging and supporting participants to take part in fun activities, working with occupational therapists and 
	nursing staff in promoting independence skills and carrying out personal care duties, making the week a fun one 
	for all! Activities include dance, massage, yoga, music, various sports, occupational therapy, arts and crafts, 
	shopping day trips and a disco. Volunteers work for one week at a time, you are encouraged to apply to take part 
	in two of the weeks but you must take a week off for rest in between (volunteers must provide for themselves 
	during this time).
	S: Health, Education, Social Care, Disability Awareness, Occupational Therapy. 
	A: Dorms or twin rooms. Meals provided by the centre
	L: VERY IMPORTANT: Advanced to fluent English is essential in order to be able to communicate with the 
	participants.
	Q: Volunteers must be motivated, enthusiastic and have a sense of fun for this extremely worthwhile and enriching
	 experience. Volunteers working and/or studying in the Health, Education or Social Care disciplines are particularly 
	welcome. However, experience is not essential as training is provided.
	T: IMPORTANT: The meeting point for all the projects is in Dublin. All volunteers will meet in the morning of the 
	arrival day at the IASBAH National Resource Centre (approximately 45 minute bus journey from Dublin city 
	centre), regardless of where the week takes place. All volunteers must therefore spend the previous night in 
	Dublin.
	X: Training will be provided by IASBAH at the beginning of each week of the project. In addition to the SCI 
	application form, volunteers will need to send us a motivation letter and each vol will be interviewed by phone. We 
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 4.7	DISA	04.07.2008	10.07.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 4.7 IASBAH (Dublin)
	04/07 – 10/07. 6/17vols DISA
	
	The Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IASBAH, www.iasbah.ie) runs a 'Summer Independence 
	Training Project' for its members with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Each week there are 16 participants of 
	different age groups, age 12 to 35 years and there will be 17 volunteers in total.
	W: Encouraging and supporting participants to take part in fun activities, working with occupational therapists and 
	nursing staff in promoting independence skills and carrying out personal care duties, making the week a fun one 
	for all! Activities include dance, massage, yoga, music, various sports, occupational therapy, arts and crafts, 
	shopping day trips and a disco. Volunteers work for one week at a time, you are encouraged to apply to take part 
	in two of the weeks but you must take a week off for rest in between (volunteers must provide for themselves 
	during this time).
	S: Health, Education, Social Care, Disability Awareness, Occupational Therapy. 
	A: Dorms or twin rooms. Meals provided by the centre
	L: VERY IMPORTANT: Advanced to fluent English is essential in order to be able to communicate with the 
	participants.
	Q: Volunteers must be motivated, enthusiastic and have a sense of fun for this extremely worthwhile and enriching
	 experience. Volunteers working and/or studying in the Health, Education or Social Care disciplines are particularly 
	welcome. However, experience is not essential as training is provided.
	T: IMPORTANT: The meeting point for all the projects is in Dublin. All volunteers will meet in the morning of the 
	arrival day at the IASBAH National Resource Centre (approximately 45 minute bus journey from Dublin city 
	centre), regardless of where the week takes place. All volunteers must therefore spend the previous night in 
	Dublin.
	X: Training will be provided by IASBAH at the beginning of each week of the project. In addition to the SCI 
	application form, volunteers will need to send us a motivation letter and each vol will be interviewed by phone. We 
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	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 4.8	DISA	11.07.2008	17.07.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 4.8 IASBAH (Dublin)
	11/07 – 17/07. 6/17 vols DISA
	
	The Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IASBAH, www.iasbah.ie) runs a 'Summer Independence 
	Training Project' for its members with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Each week there are 16 participants of 
	different age groups, age 12 to 35 years and there will be 17 volunteers in total.
	W: Encouraging and supporting participants to take part in fun activities, working with occupational therapists and 
	nursing staff in promoting independence skills and carrying out personal care duties, making the week a fun one 
	for all! Activities include dance, massage, yoga, music, various sports, occupational therapy, arts and crafts, 
	shopping day trips and a disco. Volunteers work for one week at a time, you are encouraged to apply to take part 
	in two of the weeks but you must take a week off for rest in between (volunteers must provide for themselves 
	during this time).
	S: Health, Education, Social Care, Disability Awareness, Occupational Therapy. 
	A: Dorms or twin rooms. Meals provided by the centre
	L: VERY IMPORTANT: Advanced to fluent English is essential in order to be able to communicate with the 
	participants.
	Q: Volunteers must be motivated, enthusiastic and have a sense of fun for this extremely worthwhile and enriching
	 experience. Volunteers working and/or studying in the Health, Education or Social Care disciplines are particularly 
	welcome. However, experience is not essential as training is provided.
	T: IMPORTANT: The meeting point for all the projects is in Dublin. All volunteers will meet in the morning of the 
	arrival day at the IASBAH National Resource Centre (approximately 45 minute bus journey from Dublin city 
	centre), regardless of where the week takes place. All volunteers must therefore spend the previous night in 
	Dublin.
	X: Training will be provided by IASBAH at the beginning of each week of the project. In addition to the SCI 
	application form, volunteers will need to send us a motivation letter and each vol will be interviewed by phone. We 
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 4.9	DISA	25.07.2008	31.07.1932	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 4.9 IASBAH (Co. Roscommon)
	25/07 – 31/07. 6/17 vols DISA
	
	The Irish Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IASBAH, www.iasbah.ie) runs a 'Summer Independence 
	Training Project' for its members with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Each week there are 16 participants of 
	different age groups, age 12 to 35 years and there will be 17 volunteers in total.
	W: Encouraging and supporting participants to take part in fun activities, working with occupational therapists and 
	nursing staff in promoting independence skills and carrying out personal care duties, making the week a fun one 
	for all! Activities include dance, massage, yoga, music, various sports, occupational therapy, arts and crafts, 
	shopping day trips and a disco. Volunteers work for one week at a time, you are encouraged to apply to take part 
	in two of the weeks but you must take a week off for rest in between (volunteers must provide for themselves 
	during this time).
	S: Health, Education, Social Care, Disability Awareness, Occupational Therapy. 
	A: Dorms or twin rooms. Meals provided by the centre
	L: VERY IMPORTANT: Advanced to fluent English is essential in order to be able to communicate with the 
	participants.
	Q: Volunteers must be motivated, enthusiastic and have a sense of fun for this extremely worthwhile and enriching
	 experience. Volunteers working and/or studying in the Health, Education or Social Care disciplines are particularly 
	welcome. However, experience is not essential as training is provided.
	T: IMPORTANT: The meeting point for all the projects is in Dublin. All volunteers will meet in the morning of the 
	arrival day at the IASBAH National Resource Centre (approximately 45 minute bus journey from Dublin city 
	centre), regardless of where the week takes place. All volunteers must therefore spend the previous night in 
	Dublin.
	X: Training will be provided by IASBAH at the beginning of each week of the project. In addition to the SCI 
	application form, volunteers will need to send us a motivation letter and each vol will be interviewed by phone. We 
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	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 6.1	ENVI	05.05.2008	19.05.2008	MIXED 
	AGE
	description
	IE-VSI 6.1 SONAIRTE (Co. Meath) 
	05/05 – 19/05.  6 vols  ENVI
	*Mixed age* 
	W: Gardening, involving planting, harvesting and weeding; maintenance on the old farm buildings. Assisting at the 
	reception desk, eco shop and café on days Sonairte is open to the public. Assisting with event days and Farmers 
	Market. Opportunity to assist leading tours of school groups around Sonairte (Energy, Nature, Organic Gardening). 
	Training provided. References required, details form VSI.
	S: Renewable Energy, Organic Gardening
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 6.10	ENVI	05.10.2008	14.10.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 6.10 BALLYTOBIN (Co. Kilkenny)
	05/10 – 14/10. 6 vols       ENVI
	Ballytobin (http://www.camphill.ie/content/ballytobin/home.htm) is one of 60 Camphill communities around the world
	 and one of 14 in Ireland which offers those in need of special care a sheltered environment in which their 
	educational, therapeutic and social needs can be met. The Ballytobin Community cares for approximately 50 
	children and adults, most of whom will be on holiday during the camp. Ballytobin is involved in the Bio Energy and 
	Organic Fertiliser Services Project which provides fuel and energy needs of the Community through the production
	 of biogas (methane) by the anaerobic digestion of farm wastes.
	W: Manual/ gardening work on the grounds of Ballytobin, details to follow.
	S: Vols will learn about the Camphill philosophy and life in the community.
	A: In the houses of the community.
	T: Ballytobin is in an isolated, rural area in the south east of Ireland near Callan town, approximately 15 km from 
	Kilkenny City. 
	X: IMPORTANT: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied.
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	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 6.11	ENVI	21.06.2008	04.07.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 6.11 ARTS FOR PEACE (Co. Offaly)
	21/06 – 04/07. 6/12 vols ENVI     
	 
	The Arts for Peace Foundation (www.artsforpeace.ie) is a global organisation based in Ireland. The central mission 
	of the project is to provide residential, recreational respite programmes for children and young people affected by 
	conflict. The aims of the organisation are to create peaceful co-existence, while empowering the young people 
	through its programmes of recreational sports and arts activities. So far the Foundation has worked with teenagers 
	from Palestine and the community of Moyross in Limerick, Ireland and in 2008 will host programmes with young 
	people from Palestine, Israel, Lebanon and Ireland. 
	W: Includes planting shrubs/trees, weeding, replacing fences, general household chores, painting and decorating 
	and maybe light carpentry. Carpenters, gardeners and those with building skills extremely welcome. Bring work 
	gloves and work boots.
	A: On floors in Durrow Abbey House, bring sleeping bag and mat.
	S: Vols will learn about the work of the Arts for Peace Foundation, as well as have the opportunity to explore the 
	themes of social inclusion. 
	T: Durrow Abbey House is situated in an isolated area in beautiful countryside, by the Esker Riada hills, 6.5 km 
	from Tullamore. St Colmcille founded a monastery at Durrow Abbey in the sixth century. Today, the site's 
	structures include a fine High Cross, a holy well and a derelict nineteenth-century Protestant Church. The 
	surrounding land is edged by some of the last remaining virgin Oak forest of Ireland, and is home to a family of 
	Sika deer.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 6.2	ENVI	28.07.2008	18.08.2008	MIXED 
	AGE
	description
	IE-VSI 6.2 SONAIRTE (Co. Meath) 
	28/07 – 18/08.  6 vols  ENVI
	*Mixed age* 
	W: Mainly dealing with visitors by helping in the Eco shop, Reception and Mustard Seed Café. Gardening, involving
	 planting, weeding and harvesting vegetables and soft fruit. Assisting with event days and Farmers Markets. 
	S: Organic Gardening
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	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 6.3	ENVI	08.09.2008	22.09.2008	MIXED 
	AGE
	description
	IE-VSI 6.3 SONAIRTE (Co. Meath) 
	08/09 – 22/09.  6 vols  ENVI
	*Mixed age*
	W: Sonairte becomes an apple lover’s paradise at this time. Harvesters and peelers please apply. Gardening, 
	including planting, harvesting and weeding. Assisting at the reception desk, eco shop and café on days Sonairte is 
	open to the public. Assisting with event days and Farmers Market.  
	S: Organic Gardening
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 6.4	ENVI	06.10.2008	20.10.2008	MIXED 
	AGE
	description
	IE-VSI 6.4 SONAIRTE (Co. Meath) 
	06/10 – 20/10.  6 vols  ENVI
	*Mixed age*
	W Sonairte becomes an apple lovers paradise at this time. Harvesters and peelers please apply. Gardening 
	includes planting, harvesting and weeding. Assisting at the reception desk, eco shop and café on days Sonairte is 
	open to the public. Assisting with event days and Farmers Market.  
	S: Organic Gardening
	
	Sonairte (www.sonairte.org) was established in the late 1980's, it is a visitor centre 
	promoting ecological awareness and sustainable development. As well as an Energy Courtyard, there is a walled 
	organic garden and nature trail. The reception area provides free info on sustainable living to the public and there is
	 an Eco-shop and cafe. 
	A: Basic, mixed, in 2 rooms in the Centre on foam mattresses, bring a sleeping bag. In line with the ecological 
	ethos of the Centre, food is vegetarian only. Volunteers cook and clean for themselves on a rota basis.
	L: Fluent English is essential in order to communicate with the public.
	Q: Volunteers must enjoy working with the public and have an interest in 
	sustainable living.
	T: Sonairte is in an isolated area, situated in a farm complex of noted historical interest on the banks of the River 
	Nanny, within walking distance to the small coastal town of Laytown. Local sites of interest include Newgrange 
	Megalithic Passage Tomb, Knowth and Dowth. Laytown is one hour north of Dublin city by train or bus.
	X: Unsuitable for wheelchairs. Volunteers are encouraged to use alternative forms of transport to air travel.
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	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 6.5	ENVI	01.06.2008	13.06.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 6.5 SUNRISE (Co. Clare)
	01/06 to 13/06. 8 vols  ENVI
	
	To be confirmed
	Hosted by the Sunrise Education Trust, these projects take place on a small organic farm, focusing on attaining 
	inner and outer peace through work and cooperative development. www.sunrisefarmireland.org
	W: Construction of a polytunnel, creating paths in a forest, organic planting. Skills in gardening, construction and 
	forestry would be useful.
	S: Volunteers will learn about sustainable ecology, vegetarianism and nutrition, homeopathic first aid. If vols are 
	interested they can also learn and practice yoga.
	A: Dorm-style or camping if preferred. IMPORTANT: Food is strictly vegetarian only. Compost toilets. No internet 
	available at Sunrise.
	T: Sunrise is very isolated in a rural area with no local public transport, it’s situated in the Slieve Aughty, excellent 
	for hill-walking. Local attractions include Lough Derg and the area is well known for traditional music.    
	X: The accommodation is wheelchair accessible, worksite has partial wheelchair access, please check with VSI.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 6.6	ENVI	17.08.2008	29.08.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 6.6 SUNRISE (Co. Clare)
	17/08 - 29/08.  8 vols ENVI
	To be confirmed
	Hosted by the Sunrise Education Trust, these projects take place on a small organic farm, focusing on attaining 
	inner and outer peace through work and cooperative development. www.sunrisefarmireland.org
	W: Construction of a polytunnel, creating paths in a forest, organic planting. Skills in gardening, construction and 
	forestry would be useful.
	S: Volunteers will learn about sustainable ecology, vegetarianism and nutrition, homeopathic first aid. If vols are 
	interested they can also learn and practice yoga.
	A: Dorm-style or camping if preferred. IMPORTANT: Food is strictly vegetarian only. Compost toilets. No internet 
	available at Sunrise.
	T: Sunrise is very isolated in a rural area with no local public transport, it’s situated in the Slieve Aughty, excellent 
	for hill-walking. Local attractions include Lough Derg and the area is well known for traditional music.    
	X: The accommodation is wheelchair accessible, worksite has partial wheelchair access, please check with VSI.
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	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 6.7	ENVI	21.06.2008	05.07.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 6.7 GLENSTAL ABBEY (Co. Limerick)
	21/06 - 05/07. 12 vols  ENVI
	
	Glenstal Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in County Limerick in the south-west of Ireland (www.glenstal.org). The 
	abbey, situated between the plains of the Golden Vale and the mountains of Slieve Felim, is surrounded by lakes, 
	streams, exotic trees planted in the nineteenth century and some of the last remnants of Ireland's primeval oak 
	forest. The Abbey is home to a community of monks. Glenstal Abbey works to preserve and promote ecological 
	balance. 
	W: Conservation of primeval oak woodland. The work is physically demanding.
	S: Vols will learn about woodland conservation.
	A: Half the vols will camp, the others will sleep in a dorm in a small house on the grounds, bring a sleeping bag and
	 if sleeping in the dormitory bring a single bedsheet too; in your application form please state whether or not you 
	are able to camp. All meals will be prepared by the volunteers in the kitchen of the house. The showers are a 20 
	minute walk from the accommodation.
	T: Glenstal is in an isolated area, the cottage is about 2km from the village of Murroe. Most evening entertainment 
	will be camp-based; if you play a musical instrument please bring it with you.
	X: Not suitable for wheelchairs. Volunteers are encouraged to use alternative forms of transport to air travel.
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	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 6.8	ENVI	05.07.2008	19.07.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 6.8 GLENSTAL ABBEY (Co. Limerick)
	05/07 - 19/07. 12 vols ENVI
	
	Glenstal Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in County Limerick in the south-west of Ireland (www.glenstal.org). The 
	abbey, situated between the plains of the Golden Vale and the mountains of Slieve Felim, is surrounded by lakes, 
	streams, exotic trees planted in the nineteenth century and some of the last remnants of Ireland's primeval oak 
	forest. The Abbey is home to a community of monks. Glenstal Abbey works to preserve and promote ecological 
	balance. 
	W: Conservation of primeval oak woodland. The work is physically demanding.
	S: Vols will learn about woodland conservation.
	A: Half the vols will camp, the others will sleep in a dorm in a small house on the grounds, bring a sleeping bag and
	 if sleeping in the dormitory bring a single bedsheet too; in your application form please state whether or not you 
	are able to camp. All meals will be prepared by the volunteers in the kitchen of the house. The showers are a 20 
	minute walk from the accommodation.
	T: Glenstal is in an isolated area, the cottage is about 2km from the village of Murroe. Most evening entertainment 
	will be camp-based; if you play a musical instrument please bring it with you.
	X: Not suitable for wheelchairs. Volunteers are encouraged to use alternative forms of transport to air travel.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ireland	IE-VSI 6.9	ENVI	26.07.2008	09.08.2008	18+
	description
	IE-VSI 6.9 BALLYBAY (Co. Monaghan)
	26/07 – 09/08. 6 vols      ENVI
	Camphill Ballybay (www.camphill.ie) is one of 60 Camphill communities around the world and one of 14 in Ireland 
	which offers people with intellectual disabilities a sheltered environment in which their educational, therapeutic and 
	social needs can be met. At the community there is a small farm building, a weavery, candle-making workshop, a 
	wood workshop and garden buildings, complete with glasshouse and plastic tunnels. The farm and vegetable garden
	 are run along organic/ bio-dynamic lines.
	W: Picking fruit and general gardening work.
	S: Vols will learn about the Camphill philosophy and life in the community.
	A: Bunkbeds in a small house. Vols will cook for themselves in their own kitchen.
	T: Ballybay is in an isolated area, located in the countryside, just south of the border with Northern Ireland. 
	X: IMPORTANT: Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection procedures will be applied.
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	Межрегиональное молодежное общественное 
	движение поддержки добровольческих инициатив 
	«СФЕРА»
	
	Адрес: 603000, г. Н.Новгород, ул. Большая Покровская, д. 60, оф. 41/1
	Контактные телефоны: (831) 278-96-05, 278-07-56, 410-57-10
	Факс: (831) 278-07-56
	e-mail: out@dobrovolets.ru
	web: www.dobrovolets.ru