Challenge yourself this summer - Explore NUI Galway ALIVE 2018

Requirement: to be registered full-time student in NUI Galway

Age profile: 18 years or older (1st June 2018)

No. of places available: 2             Duration: Eight weeks

Travel Dates: June - August 2018

Destinations and Project Examples: check out map

What's included:

• 8 week volunteer programme
• Return flights & insurance
• Accommodation and meals during volunteer project
• Pre-departure information and support
• In-country airport transfers, orientation, local co-ordinator & support

“Complete immersion in another culture would have been so much more daunting and challenging had it not been for the guidance given by EIL and their sister agency PEI, not to mention the funded Spanish and Mexican Culture lessons.”  Aaron – NUIG Student,  2017 Mexico Explorer

EIL are offering fully funded places to two NUI Galway students  who wish to participate in a two-month summer volunteer programme abroad.

It is possible to choose from a wide range of volunteer projects: Teaching, Social-Care, Health, Conservation, Arts, Community Development, Human Rights etc. 

APPLICATIONS ARE MADE THROUGH the NUI Galway ALIVE  and Mature/ACCESS offices

ACCESS/Mature students should contact their ACCESS/Mature officer for guidance

Volunteering abroad can challenge you in many ways - Read more about what challenging can mean

Other resources: Tips for Volunteering Abroad and Responsible Volunteering