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1. Australia
- IVP Australia
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Begin:September
1, 2003, End: October 30, 2003
Topic:
Enviroment
Campcode:OZ-6.1
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Cattai, NSW
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Men of the Trees is
an international society for the planting and protection of trees that
follows the inspirational work of Richard St Barbe Baker. The Cattai branch
is 80 km west of Sydney and have been active in the Hawkesbury region for
many years. They have successfully re-established reserves of native flora
and wildlife corridors on many sites in the area.
Work: Volunteers
will assist with tree planting, weeding and watering, nursery work. Five
different locations around the Hawkesbury River including National Parks.
Reasonable level of fitness required.
Study:
Australian native flora and ecology. This camp is part of IVP’s Greening
Asia programme.
Accommodation:
In a large hall (Field Studies Centre), mattresses on the floor. Bring
sleeping bag.
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Number of Volunteers:
12
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2. Australia
- IVP Australia
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Begin:September
27, 2003, End: October 10, 2003
Topic:
Children, teenagers, elderly people
Campcode:OZ-5.1
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Townsville, North
Queensland
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Shalom Christian College
is an innovative school for Aboriginal and Islander Students, located in
Townsville, North Queensland (2270km north of Sydney). Indigenous students
from remote communities live at the school. Shalom Community comprises
a primary and high school as well as an adult learning centre and a nursing
home for elders. It is set up to create community-based responses to educational
needs. The school’s funding base is drawn from the Aboriginal and Islander
Christian Congress.
Work: The
first week will be during the school holidays. Volunteers will assist with
renovation and maintenance of the school grounds. In week two, volunteers
will assist with classroom activities, reading and literacy programs and
sporting activities with the students.
Accommodation:
In a small cottage in school grounds. Meals will be provided by the school.
Study:
Aboriginal Culture, Reconciliation within the Aboriginal community.
Qualification:
A limited number of volunteers will be selected from outside Australia.
Volunteers must be able to communicate fluently in English. Previous volunteering
experience essential. A one page motivation letter must accompany the volunteer’s
application form and show some knowledge of indigenous issues.
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Number of Volunteers:
12
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3. Australia
- IVP Australia
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Begin:October
1, 2003, End: October 31, 2003
Topic:
Art, culture, history
Campcode:OZ-9.1
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Katoomba, NSW
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Gundungurra are the
indigenous people from the Blue Mountains region. They formed a Tribal
Council several years ago and have been working to locate and re-unite
people of the tribe and lobby for recognition of their rights. They receive
assistance from Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre and from local residents
through the group Friends of Gundungurra Tribal Council. Last year a building
and several hectares of land was donated to the Tribal Council. It is situated
on a ten hectare site near famous scenic tourist places.
Work: Volunteers
will work on the building with minor repairs, painting and cleaning, as
well as in the grounds with such work as planting, weeding and bush-regeneration.
Study:
Aboriginal issues including Reconciliation. There will be plenty of interaction
with local people and some sight-seeing and cultural events. Optional 2-3
day camping trip with Aboriginal guide at end of workcamp at minimal cost.
Accommodation:
Dormitary style at Gundungurra Tribal Council. Sleeping bag required
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Number of Volunteers:
12
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4. Australia
- IVP Australia
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Begin:November
1, 2003, End: November 30, 2003
Topic:
Antiracism, antifascism, refugees and ethnic minorities
Campcode:OZ-1.1
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Melbourne, Ceres
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Located in a Melbourne's
inner suburb, CERES is a community environmental project that supports
sustainability, social equity, cultural richness and community participation.
Every year it organises "The Return of the Sacred Kingfisher Festival"
involving all the ethnic communities living in the area. The festival ends
with a ceremony where members from the aboriginal group of Wurundjeri as
the traditional land owners hand to representatives of all the communities
a gum leaf to signify that everyone is welcome to partake of this land.
Work: Volunteers
will help organise the festival and make huge puppets that will be used
during the final ceremony.
Accommodation:
Basic dormitary style accommodation. Sleeping bag required.
Qualification:
Multi-cultural issues.
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Number of Volunteers:
8
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