Attitude
is contagious, is yours worth catching?
Youth Conservation Corps
Round 7 RECRUITING
New Projects
Commencing May 2nd 2005
WANTED 15-24
year olds
Centrelink
Approved Mutual Obligation Activity
Volunteering was
once synonymous with serving meals at a soup kitchen or helping out in a
charity shop. Today, as a volunteer you can choose from thousands of different
opportunities, from being a youth mentor helping conserve South Australia’s
natural and cultural heritage to being part of the team.
While it's common knowledge that people who get
involved in hand-on activities do a world of good for community organisations
people are waking up to the fact that helping out can also bring many benefits
to the volunteers themselves. Did you know, for example, that over 70% of
employers would hire a candidate with volunteering experience over someone who
has never volunteered? Just a couple of hours a week can really enhance your
job prospects, help plug any gaps in your work experience and give you a range
of new skills.
Volunteering offers you the chance to have amazing
experiences, make friends with people from all walks of life, and who knows,
perhaps even lead to the job of your dreams!
As a volunteer you are exposed to new situations,
experiences, and a wide range of people so it helps develop the confidence to
try different things. Knowing that your skills are valued and you are
contributing to your community can be a tremendous confidence boost, helping to
increase self esteem. If the thought of polishing your CV, improving your
skills and self-confidence and meeting new and interesting people isn't enough
of an incentive, there are even health benefits associated with volunteering.
It has been medically proven that 'doing good' can give
you a heightened sense of well-being, a stronger immune system, a speedier
recovery from surgery and a positive attitude to all obstacles life throws at
you!
Greening Australia’s Community
Programs have a number of conservation based opportunities on offer for young
people up to the age of 24. All come with the chance of gaining
nationally accredited training including Occupational Health and Safety, Senior
First Aid and Certificate 1 Conservation and Land Management. Projects have a
hands-on focus with the aim of linking you to employment in your chosen
field. So, the benefits will be noticed on your CV as well in your
attitude.
To find out more about how you can get
involved contact Greening Australia on 1800 077 700
Reference: www.volunteering.org.uk
www.teensvolunteer.org.au
www.cavr.org
DO YOU KNOW PEOPLE WHO …
Are currently studying?
Are seeking greater employment choices?
Need further hands-on experience to give you the edge?
“By getting involved while I was studying I met my Uni
requirements, gained heaps of training and they helped me get a part time job
at the same time” S. Megaw
To get involved contact Greening Australia
on 1800 077 700
or email main@greeningsa.org.au
Allys
Richardson
YCC
Recruitment Officer
Greening
Australia SA
5 Fitzgerald Road
Pasadena
SA 5042
Phone: 08 8372
0120
Mobile: 0428 854 013
Fax:
08 8372 0122
Website:
www.greeningaustralia.org.au
www.greencorps.com.au
www.ycc.sa.gov.au
Not a member of Greening Australia
yet? Click here to find out more
www.greeningaustralia.org.au/GA/SA/HowYouCanHelp/Membership
In 2003
Greening Australia:
Planted over 2.3 million seedlings Direct seeded
approximately 5, 036 kilometres of treeline
Collected 4, 989 kilograms of native seed Conserved around
127, 952 hectares of native vegetation
Erected over 4, 500 kilometres of fencing to
protect and conserve native vegetation
Partnered with 3, 803 landholders in on-ground
projects Worked
with 303 schools nation wide
Trained and educated 25, 558 people
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