Volunteer Permission — arts, heritage or culture

IrelandCulture, faith and volunteering

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What exact activity, role or purpose qualifies?

A structured volunteering activity in an approved sector, including arts, heritage and culture, done for no financial gain and for the benefit of society.

See recorded sources

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
The work you do as a volunteer must be a structured activity that is undertaken in an approved sector, including (but not limited to):
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
Arts, heritage, culture
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
Welfare and work for the community good, for no financial gain by you, and for the benefit of society

What organisation, institution, religious body, charity, teacher or host must support the activity?

The sponsor must be an eligible organisation: a non-governmental, not-for-profit, voluntary or charitable body that is established and active in Ireland and listed on the Charities Regulator's Public Register of Charities. The sponsor must cooperate with the immigration authorities.

See recorded sources

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
A non-governmental, not-for-profit, voluntary or charitable body that is already established and active in the State and listed on the Charities Regulator’s Public Register of Charities or
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
To cooperate with the immigration authorities to ensure that the volunteer leaves the State on the expiry of his or her permission or

What proves the placement, role, affiliation, experience or cultural/religious/voluntary activity?

A sponsorship letter with the organisation's full contact details, a named contact, and its charity and tax numbers, stating the person's intended role, why they are needed for the volunteer position and how they are suitably qualified. The sponsor must confirm Garda vetting for roles involving children or vulnerable adults.

See recorded sources

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
The letter of sponsorship must include the full contact details for the organisation, the name and phone number of a contact within the organisation, the charity number and tax number of the organisation. The letter must also state: Your intended role in the State Why you are needed for the stated volunteer position How you are suitably qualified to volunteer in this role
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
Your sponsor will have to provide confirmation that they have obtained Garda Síochána vetting for you if you will be working in a role involving children and/or vulnerable adults.

Can the person receive salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement? Can they undertake other work?

No paid work of any kind. The sponsor must fully support the volunteer and give a full breakdown of direct payments (for example, an allowance) and indirect payments (for example, rent and bills), plus who covers day-to-day expenses such as travel and meals.

See recorded sources

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
Do paid work of any kind
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
How they intend to support you in the State, with a full breakdown of all payments to you that must include the amount of indirect payments to you (for example, rent/bills) and direct payments (for example an allowance)
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
Can be fully supported financially for the entire duration of your stay by the organisation that is inviting you to Ireland

How long can they stay, can they change host/activity, can family accompany, and can the status be extended?

An initial 1 year, up to 2 years in total, with a possible 1-year extension with the same sponsor if there is a genuine need. The volunteer can change organisation once in any 12-month period. No family members can come along.

See recorded sources

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
The initial permitted period of residence under this Scheme is 1 year (12 months) and the maximum is 2 years (24 months).
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
Apply to change the organisation you volunteer for once in any 12 month period
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
Bring any family members with you to Ireland
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/volunteer/
You may be eligible for a 1 year extension of your volunteer permission. Your request for an extension must be to continue with your current sponsor and will be considered only if your sponsor can demonstrate a genuine need for your continued service.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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Volunteer Permission — arts, heritage or culture

What exact activity, role or purpose qualifies?

What organisation, institution, religious body, charity, teacher or host must support the activity?

What proves the placement, role, affiliation, experience or cultural/religious/voluntary activity?

Can the person receive salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement? Can they undertake other work?

How long can they stay, can they change host/activity, can family accompany, and can the status be extended?

Your story.Your next step.

Your story.
Your next step.