Australian Volunteers Program Canberra Information Session

The Australian Government has supported skilled Australians to volunteer overseas for over 65 years.

Join us in Canberra for an Information Session, and to learn how you can support overseas organisations to achieve locally led, development goals.

Everyone is welcome. Registration is essential.

In our 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 LGBTIQ+ community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to attend.

The Canberra Information Session will start at 6pm (AEST) for an hour session, 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 indigenous.programs@australianvolunteers.com and our Diversity and Inclusion team via inclusion@australianvolunteers.com 

If you have any access requirements that need to be met to attend the event, please reach out to us at info@australianvolunteers.com.

We look forward to seeing you in Canberra!