Young People without Borders - Sponsored gap year

Closing Date: 
Thu 1st Sep 2011
Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
State: 
Not Applicable
Contact Person: 
info@ypwb.org.au or call (03) 9826 6007.

Young People without Borders is a new rite of passage for young Australians. A journey of discovery, culminating in a gap year overseas where you will become a volunteer and experience life beyond your borders, develop different perspectives, learn new skills, grow in confidence and independence and make new friends from home and abroad. You will become part of a network of young people just like you – young people who have a sense of adventure, and the courage, imagination and will to make a difference.

If you want to take a gap year before university or TAFE, take some time considering your career or experience life in another country, then this is your chance to do it! Placements are available for 17 to 19 year olds.

Placements are available in:

  • India
  • China
  • Vietnam

Your accommodation is provided by the host placement. Most often this will be on-site at your placement, or in some cases you may share an apartment with other volunteers nearby. The quality of accommodation may vary; often some of the poorer communities can only provide very basic accommodation.

Your food is also included as part of the agreement with our placement hosts. The way in which your food is provided will vary according to your placement country and host. For example you may receive an allowance to purchase and prepare your own food or your meals may be supplied. Will I be the only volunteer at my placement? In most cases you will be placed with another Young People without Borders volunteer or you could be on a group program with a team of Young People without Borders volunteers. Whatever happens, you will live and work alongside other young people.

After you've been selected, you'll be assigned a dedicated Lattitude Volunteer Coordinator from the Melbourne office who will help you plan everything, provide detailed briefing materials, assist with travel arrangements and answer any questions you might have. As part of your preparations you will attend a Pre-Departure Camp in Australia in January with other Young People without Borders volunteers and staff.

Once overseas, you will be supported by a Lattitude Country Manager and one of a team of Lattitude Local Representatives who live nearby. They will meet you when you arrive, run the orientation program in your first few days and visit you at your placement. If undertaking a teaching placement in China or Vietnam, you will attend an in-country teaching course as well. At your placement, you will have a mentor assigned to you who will be your day-to-day contact and support person. And there is also a 24-hour emergency phone line which is staffed by the Lattitude team in Australia if needed.

 
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Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 
Thu 1st Sep 2011
Organisation Name: 
Foundation for Young Australians
State: 
Not Applicable
Contact Person: 
info@ypwb.org.au or call (03) 9826 6007.
Opportunity Overview: 
Young People without Borders is a new rite of passage for young Australians. A journey of discovery, culminating in a gap year overseas where you will become a volunteer and experience life beyond your borders, develop different perspectives, learn new skills, grow in confidence and independence and make new friends from home and abroad.

Young People without Borders is a new rite of passage for young Australians. A journey of discovery, culminating in a gap year overseas where you will become a volunteer and experience life beyond your borders, develop different perspectives, learn new skills, grow in confidence and independence and make new friends from home and abroad. You will become part of a network of young people just like you – young people who have a sense of adventure, and the courage, imagination and will to make a difference.

If you want to take a gap year before university or TAFE, take some time considering your career or experience life in another country, then this is your chance to do it! Placements are available for 17 to 19 year olds.

Placements are available in:

  • India
  • China
  • Vietnam

Your accommodation is provided by the host placement. Most often this will be on-site at your placement, or in some cases you may share an apartment with other volunteers nearby. The quality of accommodation may vary; often some of the poorer communities can only provide very basic accommodation.

Your food is also included as part of the agreement with our placement hosts. The way in which your food is provided will vary according to your placement country and host. For example you may receive an allowance to purchase and prepare your own food or your meals may be supplied. Will I be the only volunteer at my placement? In most cases you will be placed with another Young People without Borders volunteer or you could be on a group program with a team of Young People without Borders volunteers. Whatever happens, you will live and work alongside other young people.

After you've been selected, you'll be assigned a dedicated Lattitude Volunteer Coordinator from the Melbourne office who will help you plan everything, provide detailed briefing materials, assist with travel arrangements and answer any questions you might have. As part of your preparations you will attend a Pre-Departure Camp in Australia in January with other Young People without Borders volunteers and staff.

Once overseas, you will be supported by a Lattitude Country Manager and one of a team of Lattitude Local Representatives who live nearby. They will meet you when you arrive, run the orientation program in your first few days and visit you at your placement. If undertaking a teaching placement in China or Vietnam, you will attend an in-country teaching course as well. At your placement, you will have a mentor assigned to you who will be your day-to-day contact and support person. And there is also a 24-hour emergency phone line which is staffed by the Lattitude team in Australia if needed.

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If you want to take a gap year before university or TAFE, take some time considering your career or experience life in another country, then this is your chance to do it! Placements are available for 17 to 19 year olds.

Placements are available in:

  • India
  • China
  • Vietnam

Your accommodation is provided by the host placement. Most often this will be on-site at your placement, or in some cases you may share an apartment with other volunteers nearby. The quality of accommodation may vary; often some of the poorer communities can only provide very basic accommodation.

Your food is also included as part of the agreement with our placement hosts. The way in which your food is provided will vary according to your placement country and host. For example you may receive an allowance to purchase and prepare your own food or your meals may be supplied. Will I be the only volunteer at my placement? In most cases you will be placed with another Young People without Borders volunteer or you could be on a group program with a team of Young People without Borders volunteers. Whatever happens, you will live and work alongside other young people.

After you've been selected, you'll be assigned a dedicated Lattitude Volunteer Coordinator from the Melbourne office who will help you plan everything, provide detailed briefing materials, assist with travel arrangements and answer any questions you might have. As part of your preparations you will attend a Pre-Departure Camp in Australia in January with other Young People without Borders volunteers and staff.

Once overseas, you will be supported by a Lattitude Country Manager and one of a team of Lattitude Local Representatives who live nearby. They will meet you when you arrive, run the orientation program in your first few days and visit you at your placement. If undertaking a teaching placement in China or Vietnam, you will attend an in-country teaching course as well. At your placement, you will have a mentor assigned to you who will be your day-to-day contact and support person. And there is also a 24-hour emergency phone line which is staffed by the Lattitude team in Australia if needed.

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Opportunity Type: 
Volunteer Position
Closing Date: 
Thu 1st Sep 2011
Organisation Name: 
Foundation for Young Australians
State: 
Not Applicable
Contact Person: 
info@ypwb.org.au or call (03) 9826 6007.
Opportunity Overview: 
Young People without Borders is a new rite of passage for young Australians. A journey of discovery, culminating in a gap year overseas where you will become a volunteer and experience life beyond your borders, develop different perspectives, learn new skills, grow in confidence and independence and make new friends from home and abroad.

Young People without Borders is a new rite of passage for young Australians. A journey of discovery, culminating in a gap year overseas where you will become a volunteer and experience life beyond your borders, develop different perspectives, learn new skills, grow in confidence and independence and make new friends from home and abroad. You will become part of a network of young people just like you – young people who have a sense of adventure, and the courage, imagination and will to make a difference.

If you want to take a gap year before university or TAFE, take some time considering your career or experience life in another country, then this is your chance to do it! Placements are available for 17 to 19 year olds.

Placements are available in:

  • India
  • China
  • Vietnam

Your accommodation is provided by the host placement. Most often this will be on-site at your placement, or in some cases you may share an apartment with other volunteers nearby. The quality of accommodation may vary; often some of the poorer communities can only provide very basic accommodation.

Your food is also included as part of the agreement with our placement hosts. The way in which your food is provided will vary according to your placement country and host. For example you may receive an allowance to purchase and prepare your own food or your meals may be supplied. Will I be the only volunteer at my placement? In most cases you will be placed with another Young People without Borders volunteer or you could be on a group program with a team of Young People without Borders volunteers. Whatever happens, you will live and work alongside other young people.

After you've been selected, you'll be assigned a dedicated Lattitude Volunteer Coordinator from the Melbourne office who will help you plan everything, provide detailed briefing materials, assist with travel arrangements and answer any questions you might have. As part of your preparations you will attend a Pre-Departure Camp in Australia in January with other Young People without Borders volunteers and staff.

Once overseas, you will be supported by a Lattitude Country Manager and one of a team of Lattitude Local Representatives who live nearby. They will meet you when you arrive, run the orientation program in your first few days and visit you at your placement. If undertaking a teaching placement in China or Vietnam, you will attend an in-country teaching course as well. At your placement, you will have a mentor assigned to you who will be your day-to-day contact and support person. And there is also a 24-hour emergency phone line which is staffed by the Lattitude team in Australia if needed.

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