Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience Program
Coordinated by the School of International Studies and The Hawke Centre
- Introduction
- Pre-departure preparation
- International placements
- Pre-requisites
- Timeline
- Returning to UniSA
- Contacts
Introduction
The School of International Studies is pleased to
announce an international volunteering placement and internship Program for
students at the University of South Australia. Called the Hawke Ambassador
International Volunteer Experience Program, it has the support of the
Honourable Mr Bob Hawke, former Prime Minister of Australia.
The Hawke Ambassador Program is also supported by the Hawke Centre at the
University of South Australia, our Double Degree partners, and a number of
local and international volunteer agencies.
The Program will be available to students undertaking their 2nd, 3rd and 4th
year of the:
- Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)
- Bachelor of Applied Languages and Intercultural Communication
- Double degrees Programs with International Studies, including International Business, Management, Marketing, Journalism, and Social Work and Social Policy.
Students in their 1st year of these Programs are not eligible to take
part in the Hawke Ambassador Program.
The Hawke Ambassador Program is worth 18 units (typically one semester of
full-time study) towards a Bachelor degree. For Double Degree students, the
Program is offered as an alternative to the existing Study Abroad semester.
The Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience Program differs from
traditional international exchange or study abroad Programs. Students will
be based within an international non-government organisation (NGO), usually
in an overseas location and working as a volunteer, rather than undertaking
formal study at an overseas university.
Students who are unable to travel overseas are able to work as a volunteer
in a local, internationally focused Program and receive 18 units towards
their degree.
The Program offers an opportunity for Australian and international students
in the above degree Programs to work in international and intercultural
situations, and to volunteer their time and intellect in the service of
others. It will assist with academic achievement, broader global and
societal understanding, and leadership capacity.
Students will have the option to work with one of a number of possible non-governmental agencies, including:
- AIESEC (An international student organisation located at the City West Campus of the University of South Australia)
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Corporation
- Australian Red Cross
- Australian Refugee Association
- Gap Australia
- Oxfam
- Projects Abroad
- Uniting International Mission
- Volunteering SA
- Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
- World Youth International
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