Australian Volunteers Program Melbourne Information Session

The Australian Government has supported skilled Australians to volunteer overseas for over six decades. Join us at the AVI head office in Fitzroy and learn how you can support overseas organisations to achieve locally led, development goals. Everyone is welcome. Registration is essential. In this Information Session, you’ll: • Meet Australian Volunteers Program staff who will share insights about the program and the application process • Gain an understanding of the support that the program provides to volunteers such as allowances, flights and visa support. • Hear from former volunteers who will share their experience on assignment and give you a glimpse of what life is like as a volunteer. Australian volunteers come from a broad range of sectors, contributing the specific skills and experience required to support our partners. We offer a range of volunteering modalities; in-country, hybrid and remotely from home. We encourage people with disabilities, couples, people with children, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to attend. The Melbourne Information Session will open at 18:15 (AEDT) for a 18:30 start. The session will be one hour, with time for additional questions after. Bring along family members, friends or share with anyone who might be interest. Additional Resources • Explore current volunteer assignments • Meet a few of our volunteers and read their stories • Share our Info Sessions with your friends • Volunteering FAQs and answers Additional Personal Requirements The Australian Volunteers Program is committed to ensuring that volunteers and partners can safely and equitably participate in the program, regardless of their identity. If you would like more information, contact our Indigenous Programs team via [email protected] and our Diversity and Inclusion team via [email protected] If you have any access requirements that need to be met to attend the event, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne!