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Volunteers needed to help with water and power supplies in the Pacific

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27 February 2012
Volunteers needed to help with water and power supplies in the Pacific

Could you help us find electrical and plumbing tradespeople? The Marshall Islands government seeks help with its water and power supplies.

Find out how you can make a difference overseas using your trade skills.

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We are urgently seeking volunteers for the following roles:

  • Power Distribution Technicians / Trainers
    12 to 24 month roles, located in the Marshall Islands
  • Water and Sanitation Operations and Maintenance Technicians / Trainers
    12 to 24 month roles, located in the Marshall Islands

Why does the Marshall Islands need help with its power and water supplies?
The water and energy plants of the Marshall Islands need constant maintenance.  Staff currently don't have the training to do the repairs.

Volunteers able to work with the equipment can train staff in operating and maintaining the systems, avoiding shutdowns of equipment and the long wait for help to come in from the outside.

Longer-term planning and investment is underway, but the people of the Marshall Islands need help with essential services now.

What are the Marshall Islands like?

  • North of the Solomon Islands and Kiribati
  • Tropical atolls, home to about 70,000 people
  • Warm and welcoming families and communities
  • Watersports just a step from your door – fishing, boating, snorkelling, diving

What do volunteers do and what do they need to pay for?

  • Volunteers live, work and learn alongside their local colleagues
  • AVI, an Australian non-profit volunteer organisation, brings volunteers and host organisations together
  • The Australian Government gives funds to cover airfares, visas, insurance, housing and a living allowance
  • Many expenses of an accompanying partner are also covered


Find out more and contact us

Go to the Engineering, Architecture and Skilled Trades page to see available roles

For more information, please call Ann Ray via our recruitment hotline on 1800 331 292, directly on +613 9279 1707, or email aray@australianvolunteers.com