The Global Citizen Award is a development education initiative that encourages international volunteers to use their overseas experience to take action and raise awareness of global justice on their return to Ireland. Highly motivated individuals are supported to engage in local actions designed to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals.   Volunteers receive Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards depending on their level of engagement.

 

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Gold

  • Complete pre-departure training and debriefing workshop
  • Minimum 3 weeks volunteering overseas
  • Write x 6 global blogs or articles
  • 3 action projects
  • 1 approved development education training class
  • 1 volunteer commitment in Ireland (min 40 hours)
Gold Award
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Silver

  • Complete pre-departure training and debriefing workshop
  • Minimum 3 weeks volunteering overseas
  • Write x 4 global blogs or articles
  • 1 action project
Silver Award
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Bronze

  • Complete pre-departure training and debriefing workshop
  • Minimum 3 weeks volunteering overseas
  • Write x 2 global blogs or articles
Bronze Award