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Useful resources for Overseas Volunteering
Volunteering organisations
Australian Volunteers International (AVI)
Australian Volunteers International is an Australian non-government organisation that provides opportunities for Australians to live alongside, learn from and share skills with people in developing communities.Australian Volunteers are people of all ages from all backgrounds. Whether you're a qualified professional or skilled trades-person seeking a change or a retiree with skills and knowledge to share: volunteering might be just what you're looking for.
Phone Number: 1800 331 292
Email Address: info@australianvolunteers.com
Earthwatch
Earthwatch engages people in scientific field research and education, to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.The Earthwatch Institute puts people in the field, all over the world, where they can assist scientists in their field work. Volunteers are part of the action, they learn new skills, and develop a deeper understanding of their role in building a sustainable future.
Phone Number: 03 9682 6828
Email Address: earth@earthwatch.org
Australian Business Volunteers (ABV)
Australian Business Volunteers contributes to poverty reduction, sustainable development and good governance by providing Australian expert volunteers who, through sharing their skills and experience, assist businesses and organisations in developing countries to grow and thrive. They focus on people in South East Asia and the Pacific.Many micro, small and medium sized businesses, community groups, non-government organisations, and government agencies in developing countries need all kinds of practical advice and training but cannot afford to pay for professional consultants. ABV volunteers are mostly retired or self-employed people who freely give their time and assistance. They are tradespeople, professionals and business people, both men and women, who draw upon many years of experience in their fields.
Email: info@abv.org.au
Volunteering Australia
Volunteering Australia is the national peak body for volunteering in Australia, Volunteering Australia supports volunteers and volunteer involving organisations through a range of programs and resources. A variety of information sheets on volunteering are available on the website.
Email: volaus@volunteeringaustralia.org
Conservation Volunteers (overseas work)
Conservation Volunteers run a program called the 'World Conservation' which gives volunteers the opportunity to work overseas with local conservation and cultural programs. Destinations include USA, Europe, Central America, South America & Africa.Phone: 1800 032 501
Email: info@conservationvolunteers.com.au
Green Volunteers
Green Volunteers is a guide listing hundreds of conservation and wildlife projects throughout the world where little or no experience is required. Choose to spend an interesting vacation or a unique gap year, find thesis or research opportunities, or contribute to a worthwhile initiative by volunteering in wildlife conservation.Email: network@greenvolunteers.org
International Volunteers for Peace (IVP)
International Volunteers for Peace (IVP) is a local community group, with an international view, having contact branches in 50 countries world wide. IVP focus on organising work camps around worthwhile community needs and causes, recruiting participants from all over the world. IVP activities aim to encourage understanding amongst different peoples and promote discussion and an appreciation of problems different communities face in their struggles for social justice and environmental harmony.Phone: 02 9699 1129
Email: admin@ivp.org.au
Resources for volunteering and travelling overseas
AusAID
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is an Australian Government agency within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
AusAID manages the Australian Government's official overseas aid program. AusAID funds such organisation as Australian Business Volunteers and Australian Volunteers International, two panel members of the Seniors Portal Q&A Forum.
Focus Magazine
'Focus' is a magazine by AusAID. It aims to increase community awareness and understanding of the Australian Government's overseas aid program. You can subscribe to ‘Focus’ online or order printed copies.Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website has useful and necessary information to keep in mind when travelling overseas: passports, countries, embassies and consulates.Smartraveller.gov.au
Smartraveller.gov.au is the Australian Governments travel advisory and consular assistance service: useful travel tips, travel publications, travel insurance and visas. Smartraveller.gov.au is a good start before you volunteer overseas.World Health Organization
The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialised agency for health. You can research any health requirements for the region that you are travelling to, such as immunisation and water use, or review facts about current health circumstances.Australian Customs Service
The Australian Customs Service has useful information for travellers on customs.Back to the Q&A Forum main page
