Localise Programme

Localise is an  easy to use and effective Community  Service Learning programme that  involves  young  people, aged 13+ in  community  work. It gives young  participants  an  opportunity to  analyse the needs of their community, plan action  projects to meet  those needs, carry out the work, and evaluate the results of their work, culminating with a graduation ceremony where all participants receive a certificate in Community Learning Service. The programme is initially run over ten weeks and acts as a  catalyst  for further community work as most groups decide to continue working after the initial stage. Within schools and colleges it becomes an essential part of their annual curriculum as it delivers Community Service Learning in every module.

 

What is Community Service Learning?

A teaching and learning strategy that combines meaningful community service with instruction and reflection, enriching the student’s learning experience while teaching civic responsibility and strengthening local communities.

How and where does the programme work?

The adaptable nature of the Localise programme allows it to work within a variety of community development and educational areas. Peace Corps-Localise has developed 5 key services in which the programme can be used:

The Localise Community Groups

The Localise Schools Programme
Localise in Third Level Education
The Localise Integration Programme