Blog posts about Education

Five minutes with... Michelle Dully, Teaching Methodology Adviser, Rwanda

Since 1999, VSO has been placing skilled and experienced education volunteers from across the globe to work with the Rwandan government and partner organisations to improve the quality of education. Michelle Dully from Co. Meath is one such volunteer.

Five minutes with... Bebhinn Ní Mhuirí, Teaching Methodology Adviser, Rwanda

"I've learnt that I’m really strong and there’s a lot of things I can live without. I never thought I would be the type of person who would enjoy volunteering but it’s really shown me that I can make a difference."

Habari za Shinyanga (Hello from Shinyanga)

Liam Egan, who has a wealth of experience in secondary school teaching and adult education, welcomes us into his volunteer life in Tanzania...

Labelled a prostitute for going to school

VSO volunteer researcher Pauline Faughan spent three months visiting schools interviewing teachers, pupils and community members on their attitudes to girls education.

Volunteer Sean demonstrates tablet computer with teacher in Malawi

A chance to give something back: Seán's story

After a personal tragedy, Seán Fitzmaurice decided to use his retirement giving something back by sharing his skills as a VSO volunteer in Malawi. He explains how it's made life meaningful again.

Unlocking Talent in Malawi

Seán Fitzmaurice is a retired secondary school teacher from Dublin who recently commenced his volunteer placement training teachers on the Unlocking Talent through Technology programme in Lilongwe, Malawi. He discusses the positive impact he's seen on his placement to date and what it's been like setting into Malawian life.

From Mayo to Africa: A teacher’s journey

Retired primary school principal Padraic McKeon, who has volunteered with VSO Ireland three times, outlines his motivations for initially taking the plunge and why he has no regrets.

Overcoming life's challenges: Edwin's story

Edwin's experience volunteering led him to recognition as a 'deaf role model' and eventually to a fulfilling job as a teacher.

An open letter from an Irish education volunteer

"You change in ways you wouldn't have imagined, you do things you wouldn't have thought you would have done. You learn new languages and meet new people, and the new experiences change you for the better as a person."

One year down in Papua New Guinea

A year into his placement in Papua New Guinea, Eoin O’Maoileoin discusses his volunteer journey so far – why it has been so rewarding and what he misses most about Ireland.

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