Access Student

Explore another culture through volunteering!

Explore Access Student

“The volunteering experience was a learning experience which involved me giving lessons to students on a wide range of topics and the students teaching me about their culture and what truly matters in life.” Mairead 2019

EIL are offering fully funded places to five young people enrolled in a University or IT Access Programme and 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, Welfare, Health, Conservation, Community Development, Human Rights or Business Development. 

APPLICATIONS ARE MADE THROUGH YOUR ACCESS OFFICE

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

Requirement: to be registered full-time undergraduate student on an Access programme at any Member Institution of The Higher Education Authority (HEA Member). Applicants must not have graduated prior to their application.

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Tips for Applicants

Here you will find some useful tips for your application process

Tips for Applicants
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Apply Now

You can apply for the award with your college Access Officer, however applications are now closed.

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How is it assessed?

Here you will find some information on how everything is assessed

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Hear from past participants!

What’s in store? Check out blogs from a variety of programmes!

Amys Story