Schoolies Alternatives Abroad · rips for Alternative Schoolies safe, challenging and rewarding....
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Projects Abroad Founded in 1992, Projects Abroad sends over 10,000 volunteers away annually to 30 developing countries, and supports more than 1000 individual projects in childcare, education, conservation, healthcare, and human rights. Projects Abroad placements allow the volunteer to make a positive impact and form a genuine connection to the community in which they work. Safe – Prioritised safety & fully risk assessed Travel – Discover the world & travel with a purpose Supported – Local office, full-time staff & dedicated supervisor Sustainable – Worthwhile, practical, community-driven projects Social – Make friends with like- minded young people Growth – Build leadership, initiative, independence & perspective “Throughout high school I knew that I wanted to travel overseas… This volunteer trip has opened my eyes to everything around me and I feel like I can take on the whole world now! I am forever grateful for this experience and words cannot explain how truly amazing it was.” Sri Lanka / Samoa Saffron Scott, VIC Overseas Volunteer Trips for Alternative Schoolies Step away from the crowd and experience a different kind of schoolies with a meaningful volunteer trip abroad. If traditional schoolies events don’t inspire you then join likeminded students from Australia and New Zealand in helping to support community initiatives overseas and make your schoolies experience both memorable and worthwhile. With programmes in both Sri Lanka and Samoa, you’ll be involved in a range of projects from care and teaching, to building, painting and even health awareness campaigns and environmental work! In addition to this, you will also have the chance to explore the culture and history of each country- lazing on Samoa’s white sandy coastline, or taking in the sights of the sacred city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. Projects Abroad have been helping school leavers step out into the world for more than 20 years. With unrivalled in-country support, and incredible achievements through assisting worthwhile, community-based projects, you can rest assured your trip will be well planned, safe, challenging and rewarding. So, walk a different path on your graduation; discover the real world and your place in it. How does it work? You can join individually or with friends for two or three weeks commencing on the 18th November or 25th November 2017. These small group trips are typically made up of between 10 - 15 young people looking for a worthwhile, fun and unique schoolies experience- it’s a very social environment! The programmes are incredibly diverse and give you the chance to work with local people on real community projects. They are the perfect alternative for school leavers who are open-minded, enthusiastic, culturally aware and up for a challenge. A memorable and rewarding way to celebrate the end of school! Schoolies Alternatives Abroad Worthwhile Adventures for School Leavers www.projects-abroad.com.au [email protected] Tel: 1300 132 831
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Projects AbroadFounded in 1992, Projects Abroad sends over 10,000 volunteers away annually to 30 developing countries, and supports more than 1000 individual projects in childcare, education, conservation, healthcare, and human rights. Projects Abroad placements allow the volunteer to make a positive impact and form a genuine connection to the community in which they work.
Safe – Prioritised safety & fully risk assessed
Travel – Discover the world & travel with a purpose
Supported – Local office, full-time staff & dedicated supervisor
Sustainable – Worthwhile, practical, community-driven projects
Social – Make friends with like-minded young people
Growth – Build leadership, initiative, independence & perspective
“Throughout high school I knew that
I wanted to travel overseas… This
volunteer trip has opened my eyes to everything around me and I feel
like I can take on the whole world now! I am forever grateful for this experience and words cannot explain
how truly amazing it was.”
Sri Lanka / Samoa
Saffron Scott, VIC
Overseas Volunteer Trips for Alternative SchooliesStep away from the crowd and experience a different kind of schoolies with a meaningful volunteer trip abroad.
If traditional schoolies events don’t inspire you then join likeminded students from Australia and New Zealand in helping to support community initiatives overseas and make your schoolies experience both memorable and worthwhile.
With programmes in both Sri Lanka and Samoa, you’ll be involved in a range of projects from care and teaching, to building, painting and even health awareness campaigns and environmental work!
In addition to this, you will also have the chance to explore the culture and history of each country- lazing on Samoa’s white sandy coastline, or taking in the sights of the sacred city of Kandy in Sri Lanka.
Projects Abroad have been helping school leavers step out into the world for more than 20 years. With unrivalled in-country support, and incredible achievements through assisting worthwhile, community-based projects, you can rest assured your trip will be well planned, safe, challenging and rewarding. So, walk a different path on your graduation; discover the real world and your place in it.
How does it work?You can join individually or with friends for two or three weeks commencing on the 18th November or 25th November 2017.
These small group trips are typically made up of between 10 - 15 young people looking for a worthwhile, fun and unique schoolies experience- it’s a very social environment!
The programmes are incredibly diverse and give you the chance to work with local people on real community projects.
They are the perfect alternative for school leavers who are open-minded, enthusiastic, culturally aware and up for a challenge. A memorable and rewarding way to celebrate the end of school!
Schoolies Alternatives Abroad Worthwhile Adventures for School Leavers
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PROJECTS ABROAD BASE: Colombo (pop: 647,100)
LOCAL GREETING: Hello: Ayubowan, Thank you: Istuti
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Sinhala, Tamil, English
LOCAL DISH: Fish ambul thiyal- sour fish curry
PROJECTS ABROAD BASE: Apia (pop: 38,000)
LOCAL GREETING: Hello: Talofa, Thank you: fa’afetai
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Samoan, English
LOCAL DISH: Pudding of Poi with Lole Popo and Strawberry Pearls
PROJECT FACTS
DURATION: 2-3 weeks
START DATES: November 18th, November 25th 2017
COST: From $2870 for 2 weeks & $3370 for 3 weeks
INCLUDED: Accommodation, meals, full travel, medical and indemnity insurance, local transport, 24/7 in-country support and supervision, project development costs, pre-departure support and advice, airport transfers, cultural activities and weekend excursions
EXCLUDED: Flights, visa, vaccinations, spending money and background checks
Projects Abroad Australia & New Zealand
[email protected]: 1300 132 831
www.projects-abroad.com.au
SRI LANKA:Care & Community
SAMOA:Care & Community
WHAT WOULD I DO?
Living and working in small coastal towns in Sri Lanka’s south-west, you will split your time between painting and renovating local schools and community centres, assisting with the care and education of disadvantaged children in kindergartens, and running healthcare campaigns and outreach work in the wider community.
You will also have the opportunity to explore the local sites of Colombo, and take a weekend trip to the sacred city of Kandy.
The mix of work will allow you to discover the unique culture and customs of Sri Lanka while contributing to important development initiatives in the country.
COLOMBO
INDIANOCEAN
WHAT WOULD I DO?
Working in schools and kindergartens you will help with lessons in the classroom, running creative educational activities and organising sports and games. This will give you a real chance to connect with the children and add some lively activities to the school day. You will also work on environmental campaigns in small villages
and communities in and around Apia.
Your weekends will be spent discovering the pristine coastline and waterholes of this beautiful country. These programmes take you out into the heart of the Samoan community where a warm welcome awaits.
PACIFICOCEAN
APIA
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Alternative Schoolies Projects may align with Service, Adventurous Journey and Residential Project components of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Please contact us for more details.
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