Additional sessions may be scheduled in other cities as needed. To fill the role of observer effectively, volunteers should be in Ireland for at least seven days. The period of time during which observers are most needed this summer is from July 5 to July 14. Observers must arrive a few days before their monitoring period begins, in order to get over jet lag and be oriented within the communities. IPEC is an entirely volunteer organization.
Observers are responsible for all expenses, including food.
You will be housed as a guest of the community. Housing, ground transportation and other day to day logistics will be discussed at the training sessions. Interviews and approvals will be made within a few weeks of the receipt of your application. Come meet Dara O'Hagan, Sinn Fein Assembly member for the Upper Bann. All observers must attend orientation and training.