How to Apply

Applications remain open for the final few spaces on the UCDVO Volunteer Programme - there's still time to submit an application! Please follow us on social media to find out more or just get in touch info.ucdvo@ucd.ie

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Coote Bursary 2023-24

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 – the Coote Bursary will provide up to four funded places in the UCDVO volunteer programme 2023-24. Please review the Coote Bursary Eligibility Criteria for more information and how to apply. Applications will remain open until the 11th December. The Bursary is kindly supported by Concern Worldwide. Submit your volunteer application though an online form here. 

 

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. General Volunteers and Elective Placements submit their application though an online form here. 

Elective Placements (physiotherapy)

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. Elective students apply via the General Volunteer application form.

General Volunteers and Elective Placements submit their application though an online form here. 

Leadership Roles

Team Coordinator positions are open to UCD staff members or graduates/development workers/teachers/or those 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. View the Team Coordinator Role Description. 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 here and will be called for a short interview. Contact hilary.minch@ucd.ie for more information.

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.

UCDVO also seek applications from qualified Nutrition or Dietetics graduates on the UCDVO Volunteer Programme, in association with the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science.

Team Coordinators  and Clinical Tutors submit their application though an online form here and will be called for a short interview. Contact hilary.minch@ucd.ie for more information.

Please contact hilary.minch@ucd.ie for more information.