European Voluntary Service (EVS)

"I have been redecorating a community centre, organising World Aids Day in Saint Etienne (picture) and have an ongoing project for the year working with an associations that deals with the prevention of the risks of drug taking. I am starting a new project with the elderly soon. Unis Cite and the Mission Local have been incredibly professional and good at making sure I'm ok. My appartment, financing and everything has gone off without a hitch. As always, have been spreading the good word about Galway so some people are booked to come back with me for a visit in July: should be entertaining!"

 "EVS is difficult at times with the language barrier but good craic and not like anything you'll ever find yourself doing otherwise. Highly recommended." - Deirdre Coy, Psychology Student.

 

Step by Step: How to Apply for EVS

1. Decide WHEN you want to go. It's all about timing!

 

Apply to Host	Funding Deadline	Start your EVS
1st January 2013	1st February 2013	1st May - 31st October 2013
1st April 2013	1st May 2013	1st August - 31st January 2014
1st September 2013	1st October 2013	1st January - 30th June 2014

2. Visit the Database to choose your ideal volunteer opportunity. You are seeking a host organisation.

3. Once you find your top 5 host organisations apply to them by sending them your CV and Expression of Interest Letter (their email address is listed in the opportunity). Your letter should outline why you are the best EVS candidate for the position. Aim to apply by the date listed in the first column above.

4. Once the host organisation gets in touch with you and agrees to host your EVS experience contact ALIVE at NUI Galway and we can sign off on your application form. This must be done before the funding deadline.

5. Off you go on a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Visit ALIVE in the Hub, Áras na Mac Léinn for advice and support and tips on great Expression of Interest Letters.

 

 

EVS is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Don't miss out on this unique chance to work with youth in Italy, an environmental project in Germany, people with disabilities in Poland, new communities in France..the list goes on!

 

Come and check out our information sessions on European Voluntary Service (EVS):

Tues 18th October 2011