Experience programs, the mission and volunteer placement unit of UnitingWorld, has released it’s full placement list for 2010. The placement opportunities span Asia, Africa and the Pacific and have been created in consultation with Uniting Church partner churches worldwide. Volunteer placements are mutually rewarding experiences – to share your skills and learn from another culture.
A brief selection of the types of opportunities available is below.
If you think you may be interested in volunteering, please contact Kathy Pereira, Associate Director for Experience Programs at kathyp@unitingworld.org.au
To read more, visit the Experience page.
Category: Administration
Country: Niue
Placement: Youth Work
Length of Placement: 3 -12 months
Reference Number: 032
This is a fantastic placement opportunity for someone with experience and/or training in working with youth! Are you willing to use your knowledge, skills and talents in youth work to support the work of the Protestant Church in Niue? Don’t delay – the Ekalesia Protestant (Congregational Church of Niue) would appreciate your work as you assist in developing the capacity of local people to develop programs that engage young people in the life of the church. They are ready and willing to explore and try new ideas that connect with young people. The need is great and the personal rewards are amazing as you share with the young men and women of Niue.
Category: Communications
Country: North India
Placement: Communications assistant
Length of Placement: 6-12 months
Reference Number: 033
Based in Amritsar in North India, this position is based at the Diocese office and supports the communications for the church of the Amritsar Diocese. In this role, you will edit the journal produced by the Diocese, a newsletter, website articles and do general reporting duties. It is a great position for a recent graduate or en experienced journalist/communications person.
Category: Education
Country: North India
Placement: School assistants – GAP year
Length of Placement: 6-12 months
Reference Number: 034
Planning to take time out before going to university? Want an experience that is exciting and yet you can learn at the same time? Want to offer your skills and talents cross culturally? Then these positions might be just what you are looking for!
Our partner church in North India runs a number of K-12 schools and are keen to have GAP students as teachers assistants, office workers, outdoor education assistants etc. If you would like to spend some of your GAP year working in one of these schools, contact Kathy at UnitingWorld asap.
Kathy,
I will send you an e-mail about the above.
Regards,
Lindsay.