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Job Record No: 9BC58108
Company Name: SPW Australia
WWW-Address: http://www.spw.org.au
Nature of Job: Voluntary Work/Work Experience Program
Disciplines: - -
Academic Status: - -
Job Title: Volunteer Peer Educator
Job Specification: Volunteers are placed in pairs-1 international and 1 local volunteer. They will work in communities and with youth to address important health issues through non-formal techniques- in particular sport. Volunteers will implement the following:

  • Sexual and Reproductive Health, HIV & AIDS, Civic Participation, Health Education and Life Skills Modules using non-formal education techniques targeting the in-school youth, out-of school youth, and parents, teachers and community leaders.
  • Establish sustainable Youth Action Groups and Youth Resource Centres in target communities
  • Train a cadre of community-based peer educators

Essential Skills: - You just need to be enthusiastic, committed and passionate about making a difference.
Desirable Skills: - Have an interest in health, education, community development and international relations
Additional Info: SPW is an international development charity that recruits and trains young adults (aged 18-28) as volunteer Peer Educators, to lead programmes that address urgent health and environmental issues in Africa and Asia.
Add. Requirement:
Work Arrangements: - Community Work - 11 month placement starting January 2010
Closing Date: 01 September 2009
Date of Commencement: January 2010
How to apply: There is an application form on the website - www.spw.org.au
Advertised on: 4 March 2009

  

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