Volunteering with UCDVO
The UCDVO Volunteer Programme has facilitated transformative education and responsible volunteering opportunities for the UCD community for over 20 years. The programme begins in January 2026 and ends in October 2026. The programme includes a number of mandatory workshops and training days before and after the volunteering projects with our partners in Cambodia, Tanzania and Uganda.
Who Can Participate?
The UCDVO Programme is open to all students, staff, faculty and alumni. Check out UCD's Employee Volunteering Policy. People external to UCD are eligible to apply for a leadership position.
Clinical Placements
In collaboration with the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, we also offer a number of clinical placements. Stage 3 BSc Physiotherapy, and Stages 1 and 2 Professional Masters in Physiotherapy are eligible to apply for a clinical placement. In 2026, we will offer a small number of clinical placements to MSc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics students.
Where do we work?
UCDVO works in partnership with a number of charities, non-governmental and not-for-profit organisations. Currently, partners are in Cambodia, Tanzania and Uganda. UCDVO has built strong relationships in each of the communities and partners over a number of years.
What kind of volunteering activities?
Types of volunteering include supporting partner programmes in the areas of health, education, and sustainable livelihoods. Volunteering with partners takes place over 4 weeks in June and July. The new Cambodia education project is 5 weeks. Find out more about how to apply to the programme and review our programme dates.
Please note that the overseas volunteer projects may be subject to change at short notice for reasons beyond our control, such as COVID-19 restrictions or for security reasons.
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