• International youth development charity specialising in volunteer placements for young Australians aged 17 to 25
• Original gap year organisation in Australia with over 40 years’ experience, supporting around 500 volunteers annually
• Provide opportunity to volunteer overseas, challenge yourself and truly engage with the global community
Why take a gap year? • Take a break from study
• Learn about different cultures
• Help others in unique ways
• Gain independence
• Develop new skills
• Learn a new language
• Have adventure of a lifetime!
Where can you go?
The AmericasArgentinaCanada
EuropePolandUK
AfricaGhanaMalawi
Asia/PacificAustraliaChinaFijiIndiaJapanVanuatuVietnam
What can you do?
7 role options:
• Schools Assistant
• Teacher
• Sports Coach
• Outdoor Activities Instructor
• Community Worker
• Medical Assistant
• Caring Assistant
Schools Assistant• Become a mentor, big brother or
sister, tutor, and inspiration to many students
• Assist in the boarding house, support teachers in class, help with afterschool activities, eg sports, drama/arts club
• Available in Argentina, Australia, UK
Teacher • Draw upon your own educational
background to mentor and teach students in class
• Conversational English will be a focus and other subjects as needed
• Available in Argentina, China, Fiji, Ghana, India, Malawi, Poland, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Sports Coach• Use your sporting skills to help
students gain confidence and improve their own skills
• Coach team or individual sports such as soccer, rugby, basketball, volleyball, badminton
• Available in Ghana, Vietnam
Outdoor Activities Instructor• Support a wide range of young people
at outdoor camps from local schools and community centres
• Lead activities like canoeing, rock climbing, horse riding, archery, ropes, orienteering
• Available in Canada, UK
Community Worker• Work within communities to
provide assistance in meaningful ways, often to disadvantaged groups
• Work with children in orphanages, young people with special needs, elderly people in community centres or assist with building projects
• Available in Argentina, Fiji, India, Malawi
Medical Assistant• Support paid staff in hospitals or
community centres with basic tasks and patient care
• Obtain invaluable experience if considering a career in a medical field
• Available in Japan, Malawi
Caring Assistant• Assist paid staff in residential
homes, community centres and hospitals
• Provide care to residents and help with group activities that are greatly enjoyed by all, eg sports sessions, shopping trips, movies
• Available in Japan, UK
My story
Why Lattitude?• Opportunity to do something you normally wouldn’t
• Placements are available in 13 countries lasting 3 to 11 months
• Support:
- interview and matching process
- dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to help plan & prepare
- pre departure briefing camp, in-country orientation & training
- Country Manager & Lattitude Representatives in-country, Host Mentor at placement
- 24/7 emergency support from Melbourne
Why Lattitude?• Funding:
- www.lattitude.org.au/funding
- apply for a Lattitude Scholarship to help with flights or placement costs
- Fundraising Guide
• Food, accommodation and (in some cases) pocket money provided
• Value for money as non profit organisation
• Youth Allowance – letter confirming hours/earnings from placement which can help when applying for Youth Allowance
Costs for 2014
Allow between $5000 - $8000 to fund your placement costs Other costs may include purchasing a passport and travel vaccinations
Lattitude Application Fee $125Lattitude Placement Fee $3600 (or $2300 in Australia)Lattitude In-country Orientation From $250 - $620Return Airfare From $500 - $2850Travel Insurance From $285 - $1135Visa From $99 - $360Police Check $42
Find out more• Attend an Information Session (family and friends welcome):
– Wednesday 12 June, 7pm at The Rex Centre, Kings Cross
– Register to attend at our website
• Like us on Facebook Lattitude Global Volunteering – Australia
• Sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter
• Call our office and speak to staff (03) 98266 266
Making it happen
• Apply by Friday 23 June: Download form from our website
• Attend an interview in July
• 2014 you’re away!
Questions?
