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.
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