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 Americas Argentina Canada Europe Poland UK Africa Ghana Malawi Asia/Pacific Australia China Fiji India Japan Vanuatu Vietnam

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: 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 $ $8000 to fund your placement costs Other costs may include purchasing a passport and travel vaccinations

Find out more Attend an Information Session (family and friends welcome): –Tuesday 11 June, 7pm at Belconnen, Library –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)

Making it happen Apply by Friday 23 June: Download form from our website Attend an interview in July 2014 you’re away!

Questions?