Thoughts and reflections from SERVE volunteers

Why I Chose to Volunteer: It Was Never About Wanderlust

When Tess decided to volunteer in Mozambique and India with SERVE, it wasn’t about travel or ticking boxes—it was about solidarity, education, and real human connection. In this powerful reflection, she shares how volunteering shaped her identity as an educator and global citizen, and why SERVE’s community-led approach made all the difference.
SERVE Volunteer in the Badjao Community Philippines 2024

A day in the life of a SERVE volunteer with the Badjao

A typical day of a SERVE volunteer in the Badjao community SERVE…
Diarmuid Murphy (2nd from left) with Nordito Mangula, Francisco Marcos and Durao Yove Young Africa SERVE West Cork to Beira

Being similar though from opposite sides of the globe

The differences and similarities between young adults in Beira…
Katie Butler describes why she choose to volunteer with Cork charity SERVE and go to Mozambique

Why did I choose to volunteer with SERVE?

Without solidarity what do we have ... Katie Butler explains…

Volunteer Blogs 2024

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Volunteer Blogs 2023

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Maebh O'Callaghan SERVE Volunteer Programme 2024 Ireland to Philippines table of plenty

Table of Plenty – Thoughts on arriving in Cebu

Table of Plenty Maebh O'Callaghan, SERVE's Global Citizenship…
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Thoughts from 1st Training Day of 2023 Volunteer Programme

Thoughts from Training Day 1 John Mannion is SERVE country…
SERVE Think Global Act Local

Selene’s social justice inspiration

'Notorious RBG' Selene Rapetti participated in our Think…
Christian Brothers College SERVE SDG Champions

An eye opening experience

"An eye opening experience!" TY Student Shane Ryan from Christian…