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International youth development charity specialising in volunteer placements for young Australians aged 17 to 25 Original gap year organisation in Australia
International youth development charity specialising in
volunteer placements for young Australians aged 17 to 25 Original
gap year organisation in Australia with over 40 years experience,
supporting around 500 volunteers annually Provide opportunity to
volunteer overseas, challenge yourself and truly engage with the
global community
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Why take a gap year? Take a break from study Learn about
different cultures Help others in unique ways Gain independence
Develop new skills Learn a new language Have adventure of a
lifetime!
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Where can you go? The Americas Argentina Canada Europe Poland
UK Africa Ghana Malawi Asia/Pacific Australia China Fiji India
Japan Vanuatu Vietnam
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What can you do? 7 role options: Schools Assistant Teacher
Sports Coach Outdoor Activities Instructor Community Worker Medical
Assistant Caring Assistant
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Schools Assistant Become a mentor, big brother or sister,
tutor, and inspiration to many students Assist in the boarding
house, support teachers in class, help with afterschool activities,
eg sports, drama/arts club Available in Argentina, Australia,
UK
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Teacher Draw upon your own educational background to mentor and
teach students in class Conversational English will be a focus and
other subjects as needed Available in Argentina, China, Fiji,
Ghana, India, Malawi, Poland, Vanuatu, Vietnam
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Sports Coach Use your sporting skills to help students gain
confidence and improve their own skills Coach team or individual
sports such as soccer, rugby, basketball, volleyball, badminton
Available in Ghana, Vietnam
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Outdoor Activities Instructor Support a wide range of young
people at outdoor camps from local schools and community centres
Lead activities like canoeing, rock climbing, horse riding,
archery, ropes, orienteering Available in Canada, UK
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Community Worker Work within communities to provide assistance
in meaningful ways, often to disadvantaged groups Work with
children in orphanages, young people with special needs, elderly
people in community centres or assist with building projects
Available in Argentina, Fiji, India, Malawi
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Medical Assistant Support paid staff in hospitals or community
centres with basic tasks and patient care Obtain invaluable
experience if considering a career in a medical field Available in
Japan, Malawi
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Caring Assistant Assist paid staff in residential homes,
community centres and hospitals Provide care to residents and help
with group activities that are greatly enjoyed by all, eg sports
sessions, shopping trips, movies Available in Japan, UK
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My story
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Why Lattitude? Opportunity to do something you normally wouldnt
Placements are available in 13 countries lasting 3 to 11 months
Support: - interview and matching process - dedicated Volunteer
Coordinator to help plan & prepare - pre departure briefing
camp, in-country orientation & training - Country Manager &
Lattitude Representatives in-country, Host Mentor at placement -
24/7 emergency support from Melbourne
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Why Lattitude? Funding: - www.lattitude.org.au/funding - apply
for a Lattitude Scholarship to help with flights or placement costs
- Fundraising Guide Food, accommodation and (in some cases) pocket
money provided Value for money as non profit organisation Youth
Allowance letter confirming hours/earnings from placement which can
help when applying for Youth Allowance
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Costs for 2014 Allow between $5000 - $8000 to fund your
placement costs Other costs may include purchasing a passport and
travel vaccinations
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Find out more Attend an Information Session (family and friends
welcome): Tuesday 11 June, 7pm at Belconnen, Library Register to
attend at our website Like us on Facebook Lattitude Global
Volunteering Australia Sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter Call
our office and speak to staff (03) 98266 266
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Making it happen Apply by Friday 23 June: Download form from
our website Attend an interview in July 2014 youre away!