Volunteering
		Over 25 years ago, the Peace and Reconciliation group (PRG) was founded by a committed group of volunteers. Since that time, volunteers have left a distinctive mark on the operations of the PRG. Current volunteers tackle projects ranging from working with groups, to handling finances, to working on publications. Long-term volunteers provide the bulk of voluntary help within the organisation. Working for a period of 6 months to 10 years, these volunteers work between 20 and 40 hours a week to enable PRG to reach as much of the community as possible. International students who complete internships with PRG while studying at the local Magee College University of Ulster provide other essential help. Finally, members of PRG's Management Committee give hours of personal time each month to advise and guide the development of the organisation.
		A worker fills a special long-term voluntary position every 2 years from the Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS). An American organisation, BVS provides volunteers to locally based projects worldwide. BVS volunteers have worked with the PRG since 1997 and throughout Northern Ireland since 1972. BVS volunteers at the PRG serve as a member of staff under the title Assistant Projects Officer. Duties can range from group facilitation to project development
		To find out more about past international volunteers and their experiences at PRG, click here.