Macquarie University/AVI Partnership
above: PACE Participants working with Philippines partner Bahay Tulyan to promote child health and hygiene education. 
PACE International is an integral part of Macquarie University's Participation and Community Engagement Initiative. PACE International embodies Macquarie University's new strategic direction and commitment to excellence in research, learning and teaching, and community engagement.
Run in partnership with AVI, PACE International offers Macquarie University staff and students a unique opportunity to work and learn in partnership with communities overseas. Participants apply classroom learning, theories and research to real world situations and develop the capabilities to actively contribute to a more just, inclusive and sustainable world.
Read more about the program at http://students.mq.edu.au/opportunities/participation_and_community_engagement/international_opportunities/
PACE International Projects
Since September 2009, AVI has managed short-term projects for Macquarie in Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, India, Malaysia, Cambodia, Viet Nam and Peru, as well as assisting with a project in Mexico.
Projects will be running throughout 2012 in India, Viet Nam, Cambodia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Peru, Jordan and Lebanon. Whilst the majority of projects wiill be conducted in international workplaces, Macquarie and AVI are also piloting innovative on-campus projects working remotely with international partners.
Please note that these projects are only available to shortlisted Macquarie University students and staff.
AVI has been crucial in applying a development approach to the projects and assisting with risk management, volunteer orientation and monitoring and evaluation. As part of the Partnership, AVI periodically recruits and supports Volunteer Team Leaders. These Volunteer Team Leaders oversee the health and wellbeing of the Macquarie participants and help ensure the successful delivery of the project objectives.
In 2012, Volunteer Team Leader roles will be advertised in February (for July projects), June (for September projects) and August (for December projects). Projects requiring Volunteers Team Leaders range from four to eight weeks in duration.
Contact
For information about Team Leader positions advertised above, please click on the Assignment link and contact the AVI Project Coordinator listed in the Assignment Description.
If there are no positions currently advertised, general enquiries may be directed to Corey Williams, AVI Project Coordinator on 03 9279 1825, or cwilliams@australianvolunteers.com
For general information regarding the Macquarie University and AVI Partnership, please contact Becky Last, AVI Project Coordinator, on 03 9279 1873 or blast@australianvolunteers.com.
For information about applicant short-listing at Macquarie University, please contact Dave Rorke on 02 9850 9927 or paceinternational@mq.edu.au.