In 2016, the Australian Council of Social Service released a report stating that poverty is on the rise. Volunteers can be essential to the country by assisting in wildlife and environmental preservation, as well as habitat restoration.
That's not all, skilled long-term volunteers are also needed to teach and tutor the many refugees and immigrants coming to Australia. The country's biggest cities also need assistance caring for the homeless.
If you've volunteered in Australia, we'd love to hear about your experience. Please let us know which organization you signed up with, what your trip was like, and if you'd recommend the program to others.
Vortcs The VoRTCS Program (pronounced vortex) assists refugee families to take up the educational, vocational and social opportunities that exist in Australian society. Each week, VoRTCS volunteer teams visit families from refugee backgrounds in their homes to provide community support and enhance English language skills. We believe that refugees have a lot to contribute to … Continue reading Vortcs
Raise Foundation is a registered Australian charity which provides mentoring programs for young people in high schools and in the community. Our mentoring programs provide a community of support around young people. Mentoring from a positive role model during the critical teenage years provides a nurturing pathway for young people to feel supported. Visit Site
Mentor Who are the mentors? Aunties and uncles are volunteers over 18 years of age who may be married or single, with or without children of their own. They have a caring, non-judgmental attitude, a genuine liking for children and the time and willingness to develop a long term relationship with their niece/nephew which encourages … Continue reading Aunties and Uncles
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