WANT TO GENERATE REAL CHANGE? March 5, 2009

Update from YACVic
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WANT TO GENERATE REAL CHANGE?
Generate is for young people aged 17 to 25 who believe our generation can end extreme poverty and have six hours a week to help make it happen.

Created to fit around work and study, Generate is an eight month volunteering program where we provide you with the training to make real change.

Generators will be campaigning to end extreme poverty by fundraising for Oaktree’s overseas projects, running events, lobbying the government and raising awareness in the community.

Want to Generate real change? www.theoaktree.org

Source: Oaktree Foundation

WEBSITE DEVELOPER WANTED March 5, 2009

Update from YACVic
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WEBSITE DEVELOPER WANTED
Project to develop a website that will empower and inspire young people to make informed choices about their drug-taking behaviour.

Position Description
Volunteer 1-2 days per week in Melbourne (days flexible) from late March until June 2009 (dates flexible) to support the Reach Out Interactive Manager and the team behind Reach Out (www.reachout.com.au) and the Ted Noffs Foundation (www.noffs.org.au) develop a new website for young people.

We are currently developing a new website to empower and inspire young people to make informed choices about their drug-taking behaviour, primarily focusing on Amphetamine Type Substances (ATS) and also alcohol and cannabis. It aims to foster a community spirit and encourage sharing views and opinions about topical issues

This position would suit a third or fourth year student under 25 years of age, studying in the social sciences (in particular, psychology, social work or nursing) or in communications. Such a position would be advantageous for a student seeking to work in the not-for-profit or health care sectors and interested in pursuing a career that encompasses project management, education and training and/or marketing.

Key Activities/ Responsibilities:

· Project and administrative support
· Writing and editing of website content
· Liaison with health care professionals and Inspire staff contributing to website content

Skills Required

· Sound communication skills; both written and verbal
· Must be able to work independently and be self-driven to complete projects and daily tasks
· Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
· Able to manage time efficiently, especially in terms of balancing study, work and internship at the same time
· Enthusiasm to make a difference to the lives of young people

Benefits of the Internship

 Gain experience in project management, communications and marketing
 Gain experience understanding the value of internet based technology in improving mental health outcomes for young people

 Develop skills in relationship building with thought leaders and researchers in mental health
 Develop skills in website content development and use of technology to support the delivery of health information

 Exposure to managing advisory boards and stakeholder consultation

How to Apply
Please email the Reach Out Interactive Manager stating in 1-2 paragraphs your relevant experience/skills, why you are interested in applying for the internship and attaching a copy of your resume by 27th March. Email: marianne@inspire.org.au.

Source: YouthGas

3 things you could do for a stranger February 17, 2009

My last blog I focused on change and choice. Things you could do for other people.  So… what would you do? Really?

Oxfam would like to know. You could win two VIP passes to Future Music Festival by letting them know.

Feel free to post what you could do on here.

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Future Music Festival
Tell us ‘three things you could do for a stranger’ for your chance to win two VIP passes to Future Music Festival in your capital city.

‘three things’ is about sharing thoughts and ideas on what makes our world tick and how we can make it better. We are looking to create conversations and inspire thought by putting out new questions every month and reflecting back the three things that are important to you and the community.

Get your creative hats on and enter today. three things is a project of Oxfam Australia

http://threethings.com.au/comp.html