Complete pre-departure learning

We are committed to the learning and development of our volunteers. Before departing, the program provides an interactive online learning course and a pre-departure briefing to prepare you for your time in-country. A range of online resources are also available and accessible throughout your assignment.

• The online learning must be completed within a four-week period before attending the pre-departure briefing. Completion of this foundation course is a requirement for participation in the pre-departure briefing, where concepts will be further explored and applied to interactive scenarios.
• A three-day pre-departure briefing is delivered in Melbourne. The program supports travel arrangements for participants who reside within Australia. Learn more. A shorter version of the pre-departure briefing may be available to volunteers whose assignment is less than six weeks in-country.
• Completion of all learning (online courses and briefing) is mandatory.

Confirmation letter and travel to assignment

• The last step is to download your Assignment Confirmation Letter and accept the assignment via the volunteer portal.
• The program covers the cost of return flights from Australia for volunteers and Approved Accompanying Dependants. Please note flights cannot be booked until all the above steps have been completed.

Other things to consider at this stage

• Consider the obligations you need to take care of before you leave, such as packing up your house, identifying who will take care of pets, where you will store your belongings, and ensuring your financial obligations can be met while you are away.
• Think about what to pack for the assignment. More details on the baggage policies will be available to volunteers in their online portal.
• Start to plan how you will take care of yourself while on assignment. This includes how you will manage your health, safety, and risk profile.
• Most importantly, please be patient and flexible because this stage can take some time.