UK Programme
// Co-ordinating IN the uk
On most of our UK projects we need one or two experienced volunteers to represent Concordia and help the project run smoothly. The co-ordinators act as a link between the host organisation, the international volunteers and Concordia. The co-ordinators work alongside the volunteers but are also responsible for helping the group to organise their day to day living and free time activities. The co-ordinators also manage a budget for food and social activities and create rotas for the volunteers to share kitchen and cleaning duties.
Training
To become a co-ordinator you need to attend a training weekend. The training weekend is in the spring and runs from a Thursday evening through to a Sunday afternoon. The weekend is very informal but covers everything from the day to day running of the projects through to conflict resolution and promoting cultural awareness. Please note that attending the training weekend does not mean you are committed to co-ordinating.
Cost
There is a small charge for the training weekend which covers food and the hire of the venue but if you go onto successfully co-ordinate a project we will cover your travel costs not only for the project but for the training weekend too.
How to apply
Request an information pack on co-ordinating.
If you are interested in co-ordinating please call:
Helen the UK Volunteer Programme Co-ordinator on 01273 422 535 or send an email with your postal address to helenpheasey@concordia-iye.org.uk and she will send you an information pack. This pack will have an application form and details of the training weekend.
“Although co-ordinating is exhausting, as you are on the move 24 hours a day and never stop, the sense of accomplishment and happiness you feel when you see the group having an amazing experience is worth all of the hard work”. Janica Dennison Co-ordinator.
Additional opportunities
Once you have co-ordinated a project in the UK, you may have the opportunity to co-ordinate abroad. This is usually an opportunity that is offered by our partner organisations overseas and can be at very short notice!