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2016BROCHURE

AUSTRALIA

www.volunteeringsolutions.com

VOLUNTEER INTERN TRAVEL

ContentsCover01

Contents02

Your Accommodation06

Accomodation and Living07

Cost and Start Dates08

What am I Paying for?09

What am I Paying for? (Contd.)10

Things to Do11

How to Apply - The Process12--14

Get in Touch15

Australia Overview03

Australia - All Programs04

Conservation Volunteering05VOLUNTEER


The land down under, Australia, is a picturesque country continent

that attracts travel enthusiasts across the globe. Laden with

plethora of activities to do, this geographically secluded country is

developed, thriving and lively. From bungee Jumping, Scuba

Diving, to Snorkeling and exploring the Great Barrier Reef - there is

no dearth of adventure activities in Australia. To top it all, a wildlife

safari in the land of Kangaroos is something unmissable.

VolunteeringVolunteering Solutions brings you the opportunity to not only

travel in the country but also explore the country to the fullest by

volunteering in the region. A must do project for nature lovers,

Conservation Volunteering in Australia is the best way to enjoy

Australia.

Trip Highlights

Opportunity to take up plenty of adventure sports like snorkeling, sky diving and scuba diving

Volunteering project designed especially for nature lovers - get to work for the Australian wildlife and

rainforests

Over 14 different Australian cities to choose from

Comfortable living arrangements; also a great way to meet new people and make friends

Unique and affordable way to travel and explore the land down under

Australia Overview


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Adelaide

Brisbane

Cairns

Canberra

Darwin

Melbourne

PerthPerth

Sydney (as first gateway city only)

Our conservation programs are available in:

Below is the map for arrival airports for these locations:

Bathurst

Newcastle

Hobart

Townsville

Bendigo

Geelong

Australia - All Programs04

Adelaide

Perth

Brisbane

Canberra

Sydney

Melbourne

Darwin

Cairns

Program Requirements

Minimum Age Limit is 18 years and above

Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment.

The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.

Volunteer must be in good health.

Minimum recommended time period - 2 weeks

A project for nature lovers, conservation volunteering is the

opportunity to work for Mother Nature and have fulfilling volunteer

and travel experience. The volunteers’ duties include helping in the

conservation and preservation work as guided by the project

coordinator, helping in the maintenance work and upkeep of the

forests or allocated project area, and also an opportunity to know

about Australia’s wildlife -flora and fauna in detail. This project has a

specialspecial benefit for biology student to perk up their knowledge and

exposure to mother nature.

Available In :

Adelaide

Brisbane

Cairns

Canberra

Darwin

MelbourneMelbourne

Perth

Sydney (as first gateway city only)

Bathurst

Newcastle

Hobart

Townsville

Bendigo

GeelongGeelong

Conservation Volunteering Starting from $385


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Add On Tour

Tours can be booked depending on your choice of city.

You can contact [email protected] to book an add on tour for yourself

Your Accommodation


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Accommodation HighlightsAccommodation would be either hostel-style, or will be a caravan or camping set up

Fully furnished and clean house

Three meals a day or as directed by the project

Proximity to project sites and local markets

Volunteers contribute in cooking and cleaning of dishes

Must carry a sleeping bag

Since there are various locations to choose from, volunteers will

be either placed in a hostel-style shared accommodation, or a

caravan or camping set up. All the accommodations would be

clean, comfortable and will have same gender sharing set up.

More information will be provided on the accommodation after

you choose the city. A comprehensive pre-departure booklet and

an orientation session will also be provided for. Meals for three

timestimes are provided in all projects and accommodations; however,

volunteers would be required to share in the cooking and cleaning

utensil duties.


Accommodation and Living07

So, why do I have to pay for volunteering abroad? I mean, I want to help them and all and still I will have to pay? That is a

common question people ask. People often forget that volunteering is never free. Volunteering Abroad is definitely a choice,

and when you choose to do so, you have to pay. For what? For your airfare, for your lodgings, for your meals, for local com-

mute, airport transfer, for your project placement tie-ups! There is more in the list, but again, all of us dread the word "pro-

gram fee"

So, we thought we should simplify it for you. Your program fee solely aims to provide you comfort, while you volunteer

abroad. It is structured to meet your most basic needs.


Cost and Start Dates08

1 Week 2 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks 5 Weeks 6 Weeks 7 Weeks 8 Weeks Program Name Extra Weeks

$700$385 $1050 $1400 $1750 $1845 -- -- $315Conservation Volunteering Cost

Please Note: -An application fee of $225 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment.

Airfare

Departure, airport and airline charges

Laundry, medical expenses and items of a personal nature

Transportation and local travel

Visa Fee

Personal expenses

Travel to starting point at the local project office and departureTravel to starting point at the local project office and departure

Expenses other than program fee

Australia Program Start Dates

Australia Program Costs (in USD)

Most people are surprised to hear that they have to pay to volunteer abroad. What they often do not realize is that there

are significant administrative costs involved to arrange for a worthwhile volunteer abroad placement. Volunteering Solu-

tions is not supported by any government funding and runs its programs entirely from the fee that volunteers pay to take

part in the volunteer programs. Volunteering Abroad, involves incurring of many costs such as food, accommodation,

transportation, transfers, project selection etc. The program fee charged by us, goes into providing you all these services.

The money that you pay to us is distributed at various stages to provide you a meaningful volunteer abroad experience.The money that you pay to us is distributed at various stages to provide you a meaningful volunteer abroad experience.

VOLSOL Program Cost IncludesAdvertising Online/Offline Credit Card processing charges

In country maintenance of offices, vehicles etc.Staff recruitmentVolunteer recruitmentMaintaining office and other expenses

Salaries for staffNGO financial helpCommunication with volunteers and partners, by phone/email etc.International travel done by our staff to monitor projects and attend local meetings with partnersWebsite maintenance.Government taxes.


What am I paying for?09

Administration Cost

In Country SupportProject Development

Project Support &Field Cost

Food & Accommodation

It is necessary for an organization to employ full time staff to recruit and manage volunteers. There is lot of work that goes

side by side ensuring that you are supported before and during your program. We are dedicated to make your volunteering

abroad a memorable experience and ward off of all possible hunches at every steps. Our administration cost is 28% of the

total cost which include advertising, staff salary, website maintenance, taxes, volunteer recruitment and other expenses.

The application processing fee is part of your administrative costs, unlike many other volunteer travel company we do not

chargecharge any additional credit card processing fee. These companies can charge as much as 6% on your application fee taking

it to a difference of almost $100 extra. We have a flat rate and that is what we charge.

Administration

You may be endowed with exceptional skills and acumen in your area of expertise but to figure out your exact role in the

placement agency and to gain insights of its operations require training. To know cultural practices and etiquettes is of sub-

lime importance to carry out your tasks. So you need someone who could impart training and dispel your doubts at every

step, obviously he/she doubles as your friend and trainer.

Training and orientation

We charge for food and accommodation based on your preferences. You may decide to do home stay or group accommo-

dation or relish the cuisines cooked by host family and pay them. You may cook for yourself if you find it economical or your

placement organization may provide you lunch. You have plethora of options to choose from and charges are determined

accordingly. Host organization provides a safe and welcoming atmosphere for the volunteers. Food and accommodation

charges cover 40% of your total expenditure.

Food and accommodation

Volunteer service organization often employs in-country staff to provide local support and to make your volunteering

abroad experience memorable. As long as you are volunteering outside which may take up to six months, our staff is con-

tinuously working for you behind the screen. So we pay them from program fees we receive despite other sources like

grants and donations.

NothingNothing can be more discomforting than to struggle for getting basic services like healthcare, banking or even visa review-

ing in a foreign land that otherwise would have been comparatively less difficult in an English speaking country. As a volun-

teer, you have not been tied up to the agency only but you may roam around the city to watch historical places, zoo, movies

etc. and should have total access to everything in order to distress yourself. VolSol has incredible in-country support

(around 12%) to ensure your trip runs smoothly.

In country support

The most important part of the volunteering fees is on the project which you have chosen. Program fees help fund the proj-

ect activities and resources. Thus organizations need paid staff member to ensure continuity of your program and adminis-

trative duties. Project development involved 11% of the total program fee.

Project Development

What am I paying for? (Contd.)10

The tank house of art and culture, that’s the simplest way to define this enthralling piece of architecture. A classified

UNESCO world heritage site, SOH is considered one of the sites that put Australia famously on the globe. Visiting Australia

and not exploring this venue makes your travel incomplete.

Sydney Opera House

It is said that when the Australians plan to 'go away' for summer holidays, most of the crowd heads to the beaches. With a

whopping 11000 plus beaches marking a coastal periphery of nearly 37000kms of the country, you can hit a beach within

an hour's time no matter in which part of the land you are.

Beaches

One of the seven ‘natural wonders’ of the world, this 2300 kms long piece of serenity is sheer breath-taking one. The

mesmerizing aquatic life it sustains within itself is to be blamed to hypnotize you and capture your senses. Now, you simply

don’t get to swim along with a dolphin every day, do you?

Great Barrier Reef

Australia is not just a place for nature admirers but also is a huge foodie’s paradise as well. From a platter of fish and chips

to hot barbecued meat, there is no dearth for someone to get gluttony. The famous Pavlova is one of the iconic deserts of

Australia. Who would have thought that volunteering in Australia can have such mouthwatering ‘consequences’?

Australian Food

Also known as the Ayers Rock, this bludgeoning piece of sandstone rock stands firm in the wilderness of Kata Tjuta national

park of central Australia. Very few know that this tall natural structure initially sat at the bottom of the sea, which now

stands firm at 348m above ground.

Uluru


Things to do while volunteering in Australia

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Trip Notes

Australia spells adventure, take some add on tour to combine mountain climbing, hiking, bungee jumping and lot

more.

How to apply - The process12

From the drop down select either Volunteer Abroad, Intern Abroad or Summer programs abroad.

If you are already familiar with the website and are visiting just to apply ignore this step and simply click on the Apply Now button at the

end of the drop down header.

Where it will ask you to create a login and password for your My Account login. Your email id would be treated as the username or user

id. Click on the proceed to next step button. The next step button will take you to a form that you have to fill to pay your application fee

of $225. This application fee will book your seat in the placement until you pay the entire program fee amount. If we fail to provide you

the placement we will refund you the money.

**Points to Heed

**If you are a past volunteer and already have my account user id and password then login to your my account section directly.

**If you are a returning volunteer within a year, then you do not need to pay the application fee again. **If you are a returning volunteer within a year, then you do not need to pay the application fee again.

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When you click on the apply now button, you will get a window like this:

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Fill out the forms marked 2 to 4 and submit application, it will be redirected to your payment gateway, where you can make the payment.

If you make the application fee payment now, your My account login would be activated as soon as we receive the payment. In case of

any glitches if your My account login is not activated, please inform us and we will do it manually.

You will receive a Thank you mail for booking the application or making your my account

login. You will get this email irrespective of full payment made or not.

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This email would be followed by a Welcome mail and a community email with platforms to

help you connect with our past volunteers. If you are using gmail, please check your

promotions folder or spam folder and mark them not spam and shift them to your inbox.

Actively participate in VolSol Facebook page and Groups and also join the social

community made by volunteers, that will help you better prepare for the trip.

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One month prior to your booking you will get your pre departure booklet. The pre-

departure booklet would contain all the details about your project and project location.

While on the project, we will send you an email to check on you, whether you are doing fine or not. You can send your pictures, blogs or

videos or anything related to your ongoing work to us and we will share it with other prospective volunteers.

After the completion of your project, we send you a feedback form, fill this form out and help us improve our services.

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If your placement is confirmed you will get an email from us stating the same, along with

the final payment due amount.

You can pay your program fee from your my account section or from payment page. The

links for the same would be provided in the email. Payment details would be updated on

your my account page.

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