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Volunteering Opportunities – part time Magis Ireland Local Volunteering is unique because we operate from a position of Justice. Volunteers give of their time out of a belief that we are all equal in human dignity, and that it is right to have a concern for those who are marginalized in society. If we are all born equal, is it not right that do anything we can to help each other realize our full potential in life? Magis Ireland local volunteering then, has unique action and contemplation components, benefiting both the local grass roots initiative we are trying to support and, the personal growth and development of the volunteer, giving of oneself to help another is the essence of love. Current Local Volunteering Opportunities 2010 What: A volunteer run ‘fair trade’ project involving the purchase of crafts from artists in Zambia for resale in the Irish market, raising awareness, generating income, creating partnership. Where: Planning meetings at Magis Ireland Gardiner St, Dublin, sales nationwide, work from home also possible. When: Anytime, and much depends on when and where the sales opportunities arise. Skills and requirements: Creativity and pro active when it comes to getting things done, sourcing new market opportunities, marketing and feeding back to the artists in Zambia. Clincher: Money generated from sales here goes directly back to the artists that produce the craft, there are no middlemen. It’s a great project to gather experience for people interested in international affairs, fair trade, overseas development, craftwork and marketing. For more information:
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