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Personal circumstances

I have found a role that I am interested in applying for, but upon researching the cou
in place that will conflict with my lifestyle. Should I still apply?

As part of the recruitment process we request that all applicants research the country they are applying to. Please note t
alcohol consumption, others may have restricted freedoms (e.g, for women, religious expression, etc) and some have leg
role it is really important to understand the cultural context and legislation of the Host Country of the assignment so tha
would be comfortable living in that country. If you are successful in your application, you will sign a Code of Conduct wh

legislation in the location for which you have applied.

+ I have a health problem, can I still volunteer?

Having a current or previous health condition will not automatically mean you cannot be considered for a volunteer assi
can be quite challenging and may have limited medical facilities. It is important that you are in good physical and ment
considered the implications of volunteering overseas on your health. All successful candidates will undergo a medical ch
the program, and our health consultants will assist you where possible in ensuring that your condition can successfully b
applied.

+ Can I volunteer if I have a disability?

We actively encourage people with disabilities to apply for volunteer assignments and are committed to investigating ev
volunteer. As part of the application process, you are invited to disclose your disability to us so that we can best accomm
Some of the environments that we work in can be challenging, however we will make every reasonable effort to work clo
requirements that need to be accommodated, either during the selection stage or whilst in-country.

+ My partner and I would like to volunteer together can you place both me and my p

Your partner can be excellent support for you while you are on your volunteer placement, however, we are unable to off
have a competitive, merit-based application process, whereby the best suited candidates are selected. For this reason yo
same location and the strongest candidate will be selected.

+ I have a partner I would like to bring with me on assignment. Does the program supp

The Australian Volunteers program recognises the considerable contribution dependants make in country whilst suppor
amount of financial support is budgeted to support partners and children of volunteers on assignments with a duration
dependant support, you must indicate in your application whom you intend to apply for and their details as requested.
satisfy initial requirements and be able to demonstrate that you have been in a relationship for at least one year, your d
resident or New Zealand citizen permanently residing in Australia to be eligible.

+ I have children what costs does the program cover?

Although the Australian Volunteer Program has a strong commitment to being family-friendly, it should be noted that th
directly impacts on the numbers of volunteers we are able to send in-country. Accordingly, our dependant support polic
able to provide any financial or other support for schooling or childcare, and it is also a requirement that dependants at
are more suited for families than others, and it is the volunteer's responsibility to research schools/childcare, medical fac

+ Will I be responsible for any costs associated with the assignment?

The Programs are fully funded by DFAT. A full range of allowances are provided to volunteers in order to support you wh
account for differing costs in each country and will allow volunteers to lead a moderately comfortable lifestyle while on

This is not a salary and therefore factors like mortgages back home will need to be considered, as well as any related cos
etc.) plus travel while on leave. The volunteer will also be responsible for any additional baggage fees during flights. It is
are financially in a situation to be able to commit to your volunteer assignment before you apply. View allowances here.

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mobilisa?on.!As!such!you!will!need!to!return!to!Australia!(at!your!own!cost)!in!order!to!a6end!the!Brieng.!All!volunteers!are!mo

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assignments.!If!you!currently!live!overseas!it!will!be

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