Transition year trips

Transition year is a valuable time for any student, giving them the chance to broaden their horizons and explore many different areas before getting back to the books for the Leaving Cert cycle. When spent wisely, it can be a time of great development and learning. If you volunteer with us, you can choose from a wide range of volunteer or work experience projects with something to suit everyone and flexible dates & durations.

Whether you are a group of fourth year classmates or a TY coordinator, a group volunteer project is a great opportunity for those looking to spend some worthwhile time abroad. We arrange everything from your accommodation to weekend travel. Your group will receive unrivalled staff support before, during and after your tailor-made trip as well as accommodation, food, insurance and guidance. See www.projects-abroad.ie/_downloads/projects/tailor-made-group-trips/projects/sample-itinerary.pdf for a sample itinerary for a 2 week community work project in Ghana.

Many groups fundraise for their projects. If you would like help with this please get in touch, our thousands of returned volunteers have given us plenty of ideas! Fundraising can also be fun and students learn valuable skills in the process. We can provide you with a fundraising pack full of suggestions and materials. Call our Irish staff on 085- 713 8383 for details.

With 24 destinations and over 130 projects we know it can be hard to choose. The majority of our projects are available for TY groups, please get in touch and let us know if you have a particular placement in mind, we would be delighted to help you choose the perfect group adventure.

The cost of the trip provides you with the following:

Before you leave:

• A point of contact - a dedicated trip coordinator for your TY group.
• Contact details for someone who has previously done your chosen project.
• Presentations and advice to identify your ideal destination, project and dates.
• Trip briefing to students, parents and teachers.
• Risk assessment of project.
• Professional advice from a travel medical provider.
• Guidance and support throughout the booking process.
• Comprehensive tailored information packs detailing your country and trip.
• Fundraising pack.
• Medical and travel insurance

While you’re there:

• Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
• A Projects Abroad coordinator to coordinate and support your group.
• Support network of all Projects Abroad in-country staff.
• Comprehensive induction & orientation.
• Accommodation with host families or in volunteer apartments, depending.
• Three meals per day.
• Access to medical facilities.
• Transport between accommodation and project.
• 24 hour support from both the in-country and Irish teams.
• Exciting weekend trips.

When you return:

• Join our Alumni network. Your students will be able to take advantage of our Alumni network's promotional and social events. Returned volunteers form an important part of our team and are welcome to join us at fairs, events etc.

We can offer the following on request:

• A familiarisation visit for the group leader
• we will arrange a short itinerary to cover all aspects of your trip, including safety, cultural issues, placement visits and activities
• advice on how people adapt to life overseas
• information regarding what Projects Abroad expect of our volunteers
• Projects Abroad have a dedicated Travel Team and can give you advice on flights and travel if you wish to organise your own flights

Programme Price

Prices vary depending on destination, project and duration. Please get in touch and we will discuss our group discounts.