Volunteer stories

These Australian volunteers gave their time, skills and energy to important causes around the world. Read their stories to find out what inspired them, what they did and how you can get involved.

Jane McKenzie – Performing Arts Tour Coordinator, Arts on Tour New South Wales

'Performing arts is such wonderful way to pass on messages because many developing countries have a strong oral tradition and it can be used to empower people to pass on knowledge.'

Belinda Lawton – Media, Communications and Education Officer, The Alliance for Safe Children, Bangkok

'I like to think in some way I've made a difference and cont...

Rod Abson – Unit Manager of Environment Education, World Organization of the Scout Movement, Geneva, Switzerland

'I don't think I could have predicted where i have been or w...

Barbara Berman – Volunteer Program Manager,

It's important because, without the Exodus Foundation, the m...

Michelle Cheah – Special Project Adviser, Koori Courts, Melbourne Magistrates Court and Founder, iengage

'I get to combine my love of travel with developing my profe...

Yvonne Oberhollenzer – International Relations Coordinator, College of Economics, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

'Every day something comes up that either amazes me or frust...

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