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How can I get involved? Everyone has their own unique skills, knowledge and interests which may inform what you go on to do next following an overseas experience. Things to consider when deciding what to do next:

Options for Continuous Engagement within Comhlámh:

• Do I feel ready to engage? If not, where

can I access supports to help me deal with being back home? (Comhlámh can offer support and signpost you to any support services you may need)

• What personal lifestyle changes can I make?

• Coming Home Weekends for returnees

to meet others and share experiences;

• Development Education courses

for returned volunteers;

• What skills do I have that could be

• Involvement in Campaigns,

• Where can I find out more about

• Involvement in volunteer led groups;

useful in awareness-raising locally? the issues I am interested in?

• What are the options to get involved

with my sending agency when I return?

• What are opportunities to get involved

in initiatives in my local area?

• Are there places I can meet

with other returnees who are interested in similar issues?

particularly Trade Justice;

• Meeting other returned volunteers

through our network;

• Signposting to a range of options

to get involved with development education from Ireland;

• Involvement in groups such as the Options

and Issues group, the Trade Justice group, Editorial group for FOCUS magazine.

For more information, visit our website www.comhlamh.org or join us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with the latest debates and activity! This document has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of Comhlámh and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.


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