Job Details

Job Record No: 9AC37124
Company Name: Youth Challenge Australia
WWW-Address: http://www.youthchallenge.org.au
Nature of Job: Voluntary Work/Work Experience Program
Disciplines: ALL
Academic Status: ALL
Job Title: Volunteer in Guatemala with Youth Challenge Australia!! www.youthchallenge.org.au
Job Specification: Volunteer in Guatemala with Youth Challenge Australia!! ‘Preserving and restoring a rainforest eco- system with indigenous Guatemalan communities’ Project date: January – February (5 weeks) What’s included? -Accommodation -Meals -Internal transport -Insurance -Orientations Why Guatemala? -Immerse yourself in indigenous Mayan communities and truly see how your help will affect this marginalised group -Protect the fragile rainforest eco-system of this incredible country for current and future generations -Make a difference by addressing severe environmental issues in a practical way Location: The Mayan heartland of Central America, Guatemala borders the North Pacific Ocean between El Salvador and Mexico and borders the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) between Honduras and Belize. The project site is situated 20km from Xela – Quetzaltenango Province in the town of San Martin. Fundraising assistance is also avaliabe!!
Essential Skills: Age 18-30
Desirable Skills: *Energetic *Passionate about volunteering and making a difference *Interested in cross-cultural involvement
Additional Info:
Add. Requirement: - Australian Citizen - - Australian Resident -
Work Arrangements: - Community Work -
Closing Date: 17 December 2008
Date of Commencement: Jan 2009
How to apply: Apply online at www.youthchallenge.org.au Questions? Call 0295145512 or e- mail yca@uts.edu.au
Advertised on: 26 August 2008