Getting ready to end your assignment
It is important to start getting ready for the end of your assignment well before it finishes. Below are some of the steps you need to consider when preparing for the end of your assignment. The steps may vary depending if your assignment ends with an in-country or remote phase.
Finishing the in-country phase
You will receive an email four-to-six weeks before the end of the in-country phase to guide your activities as you prepare for the journey home. This content may be slightly different if you are transitioning from an in-country phase to a remote phase or if you are finishing your assignment.
- Preparing to return home can include:
- Obtaining a local police check
- Requesting references from your partner organisation
- Completing an end of assignment evaluation and exit interview
Welcome home!
Even if you are continuing your assignment by transitioning from in-country to remote phases, adjusting back to Australia can be challenging. We offer transition support once you've arrived home.
End of assignment support includes online learning and attending a Post Assignment Workshop in Australia or online. This is an opportunity to meet and share your experience with other volunteers and learn strategies for adjusting to life after assignment.
The program also provides access to a post assignment medical assessment (available up to 10 weeks post assignment) and a psychological debrief (available up to three months post assignment).
Join our alumni
All volunteers who have completed their assignment have the opportunity to join the program's Alumni to connect with other former volunteers and stay engaged with the Australian Volunteers Program. See the Alumni page for more information.
Before you apply
Understand what will be expected of you when applying for a hybrid volunteering role
How to apply
Learn how to approach your application
I've applied. What next?
Discover the next steps and indicative timelines once your application has been submitted
Before you start your assignment
Everything you need to do to prepare for your assignment
On assignment
Life on assignment will be an adventure, discover what you can expect
Finishing up
Start preparing for what comes next