ER Volunteers
February 2009
DRAFT Modified August
This is a comprehensive document dealing with the following Topics:
Rationale
The aims of the Edmund Rice Volunteer Scheme
Edmund Rice Spirituality
Characteristics of an Edmund Rice Volunteer
Characteristics of the Receiving Ministry or Programme
Characteristics of the Receiving Ministry Community
Styles of Edmund Rice Volunteering
Volunteer Recruitment, Selection and Preparation Stage
- Principles
- ERVS Coordination
- Preparation
- Preparation Procedures
- Selection Procedures
Ministry Placement Stage
- General
- Support
- Induction
- Local Mentor
- Language
- Welcoming Ritual/Celebration
- Structured Reflection
- External / Internal Professional Supervision
- Contact with a Province Support Person
- Encouragement Towards a Big - Picture Awareness
- Continued Personal Support Network Contact
- Preparation, Accommodation, Living and Volunteer Expense Support4
- Pre-Departure Debriefing and Review
- Protocols
- The Use of Written Articles, Photographs and Videos
- Security, Crisis and Emergency Situations
- Political Activity and Human Rights Involvement
- Grievance
- Agreement
Post Placement Stage
- Re-Entry
- Evaluation
THE FULL DOCUMENT CAN BE OBTAINED ON APPLYING TO THE OCEANIA PROVINCE CENTRE
