Organisation : Palms Australia
Location : International (Petersham North)
Time required : Contract
Duration of project : 1-2 years
Skill area : Administration & Office Support, Education & Training, Finance & Accounting, Fundraising, Healthcare & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, Project Management, Trades & Services
Sector : Community Development
Application closing date : 30 Nov, 2024
About the role
Our partner communities in Cambodia, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Thailand and Timor Leste are looking for experienced professionals to help build local capacity in remote communities.
Doctors, teachers, nurses, carpenters, accountants, agriculturalists, IT specialists, community development workers, administrators, mechanics, builders, project managers and anyone with a profession or trade are encouraged to apply.
You will gain a unique experience working closely with the community, immersed in another culture. Palms Australia arranges accommodation, pastoral support, a basic living allowance, return travel to the receiving community, and a comprehensive insurance policy throughout your time in the field.
Our staff provide constant support for you while in the field and will prepare you thoroughly for your placement prior to departure. You will develop life-long relationships with your host community and make an authentic contribution to the eradication of poverty.
Volunteers must be able to attend an in-person Orientation Course in NSW prior to departure. Our next Orientation Course is scheduled for 10-12 January, 2025.
About the organisation
Since 1961 Palms Australia has prepared, sent and supported qualified and experienced Australians sought by grass roots communities as mentors to assist sustainable solutions to poverty.
How to apply
Please email your CV and a cover letter to palms@palms.org.au. You can contact us on 02 9560 5333.
Please quote in application: Volunteer in Asia and The Pacific via Pro Bono Australia.
