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

Join us in Newcastle and 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 Newcastle Information Session will start at 18:00 (AEST) for an hour session, with time for additional questions after. Bring along family members, friends or share with anyone who might be interested.

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 Newcastle!

Please note: The Australian Volunteers Program is a government funded initiative, to be eligible for the program you must be an Australian citizens or holders of a Permanent Residency Visa for Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). Find out more about eligibility here, https://www.australianvolunteers.com/volunteering/