We have a few new team members who have joined the team in recent times and we have one or two more coming in so check inside the newsletter to be acquainted with our latest additions who are both excited to come and support the EIL / AFS mission
The application process for Explore 2025 has finished and we have now selected our candidates who will be part of the educational programme that will see them all take part in a learning adventure around the world (read on for more info)
BOARD & STAFF MEETING
At the beginning of each year, our Boa Staff teams have a joint meeting to plan year ahead and oversee the main objec and tasks that we as an organisation w like to achieve.
This is a very interactive and upbeat event that sees a lot of creativity and optimism being at the forefront We are all very passionate and proud of what we have done in 2024 and look to be bigger and better in the upcoming year.
2025 will also see the Board & Staff as well as volunteer network members come together and draw up our new stategic plan - watch this space!
MEET OUR NEW TEAM MEMBERS
SARAH O’TOOLE - INTERN / STUDENT PLACEMENT
Sarah is a 3rd year Social Care Work student from MTU Cork on a 12 week placement with us until the end of April.
As well as a full-time student, Sarah is also a support worker for people with intellectual disabilities and has volunteered with organisations such as Foróige, SVP and Barretstown.
DOMNICA BIVOL - HEAD OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Domnica has a BA in International Relations, an MBA, and Management Leadership accreditation Domnica is also a member of the Institute of Accounting Technicians Ireland
She specialises in financial reporting, governance, and organisational development, deepening her passion for sustainability - an ethos she looks forward to bringing to the EIL/AFS workplace
Outside of work, Domnica embraces her Moldovan heritage, practices mindfulness, and enjoys gardening for balance and connection to nature..
Domnica has already settled in well and is proudly advocating and raising awareness of our mission at the sector events she’s attended
EXPLORE INTERVIEW & SELECTION DAY 2025
50+ shortlisted candidates between the ages of 15 - 55
Group Activities
Interview by panel members
23 x Volunteers + 4 x Staff led the Interview Day Process of the Day
25 x candidates nominated for Explore...
A huge congratulations to everyone involved + do keep an eye out to meet our 2025 participants in next months newsletter...
Our volunteer network members and our Study Abroad Team welcomed our new students to Ireland with an Orientation.
They also sad goodbye to the the students leaving Ireland who had finished their amazing exchange
The study Abroad Team were assisted by super volunteers who were past exchange students themselves
Get Involved...volunteer with us by leading and mentoring Study Abroad participants. For more info, please email info@eilireland.org
VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT...
Two members of our team attended a volunteer strategy workshop with Cork Volunteer Centre
Carolin and Sarah were in attendance and networking with other Cork based organisations
We are actively looking for new volunteers to come and join our diverse network and get involved!
Domnica (Head of Finance & Admin) attended the AccessEurope event, hosted by The Wheel.
Billy Kelleher MEP presented about the impactful work being done, EU policies, challenges faced and the positive impact the European Union has on communities across Ireland .
The event gave us valuable insight & networking opportunities to see how our mission could be supported
