Preparing to volunteer

These online workshops help you to get ready for your remote assignment.

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All remote volunteers are required to attend a Preparing To Volunteer workshop (PTV). This is three-hour interactive online workshop is designed to prepare you for the program. The workshops cover key information specific to the program with a particular focus on volunteering in the online space, and are a chance to connect with other remote volunteers.

Failure to attend mandatory briefing sessions, or participate fully in the activities, may result in your assignment being delayed or cancelled.

Upcoming dates for PTV are:

  • 8 May 2024 (4pm-7pm AEST)
  • 12 June 2024 (4pm-7pm AEST)
  • 10 July 2024 (4pm-7pm AEST)
  • 14 August 2024 (4pm-7pm AEST)
  • 11 September 2024 (4pm-7pm AEST)
  • 9 October 2024 (4pm-7pm AEDT)
  • 13 November 2024 (4pm-7pm AEDT)
  • 4 December 2024 (4pm-7pm AEDT)

More details about PTV is available in the Australian Volunteers Portal at the onboarding stage.

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