How to Apply
Applications for the UCDVO Volunteer Programme are made online through forms on this page, followed by an interview. Applications for the 2025 programme are now closed. We will be recruiting again for the 2026 programme in the Autumn of 2025.
Coote Bursary 2024-25
UCDVO has launched a new bursary named in honour of UCDVO’s founder, the late Fr. Tony Coote. The Coote Bursary aims to reduce financial barriers to participating in international volunteering. Coote Bursary applicants should apply via the online application form below under general volunteer, and also submit a short statement outlining their suitability to the Bursary and their motivations/interest. First please read carefully the Coote Eligibility Process for the UCDVO programme.
General Volunteer Role
Volunteers participating in the UCDVO programme come from all disciplines across the University Campus at very different stages of their university experience. General volunteer roles are open to UCD students, staff, faculty and alumni. Student Leaders will be selected from each group upon project allocation.
Elective Placements (physiotherapy and dietetics)
In collaboration with the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science we also offer a number of elective placements. Stage 3 BSc Physiotherapy, Stage 1 and 2 Professional Masters in Physiotherapy students are eligible to apply for the UCDVO Programme and to carry out part of their elective placements with UCDVO.
Stage 1 MSc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics are eligible to apply for the UCDVO Programme and to carry out part of their elective placements with UCDVO. Elective students apply via the General Volunteer application form. A separate information session for students interested in elective placements will be held with the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science in mid October.
Leadership Roles
Student Leaders and Team Coordinators make up the Leadership Team for the volunteer group. We particularly welcome returned volunteers and members of our alumni to apply for the Student Leader role. Team Coordinator positions are open to UCD staff and faculty members or alumni with relevant experience. Being a Team Coordinator you are part of and leading a diverse and vibrant team and will receive relevant preparation and training for your role. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as roles will be filled as applications are received. Team Coordinators and Clinical Tutors submit their application though an online form which will be available here in the Autumn. and will be called for a short interview. Contact hilary.minch@ucd.ie for more information.
View the Student Leader Role Description 2025
View the Team Coordinator Role Description 2025
Please note that team coordinators and clinical tutors are expected to fundraise for UCDVO. Team coordinators will pay for their own flight costs; clinical tutors flights are paid for by UCD SPHPSS. Team Coordinators and Clinical Tutors submit their application though an online form here.
Clinical Tutor Roles
The UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science in partnership with UCDVO, recruit qualified physiotherapists with a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience for Clinical Tutor roles on UCDVO projects in India, Tanzania and Uganda.
View the Physiotherapy Clinical Tutor Role Description 2025.
UCDVO will also seek applications from a qualified Dietician to provide clinical supervision for the dietetics placement students.
View the Dietetics Clinical Tutor Role Description 2025.
Team Coordinators and Clinical Tutors submit their application though an online form here.
