UniVol VSAs Graduate Programme in International Development The UniVol Graduate Programme This is a unique opportunity to expand your horizons through volunteering living and working with our partners in the wider Pacific for the experience of a lifetime As part of the UniVol programme you will work alongside a local counterpart for 10 months sharing your knowledge and skills All our assignments are locally identified and are designed to support the local needs of our partner organisations UniVols work in a variety of roles which include youth work marketing communications administration IT computer training hospitality tourism sports development vet assistance and monitoring evaluation Due to the wide range of assignments available on the UniVol Programme VSA is open to considering applications from different academic disciplines and backgrounds If you re adventurous at heart a resilient problem solver and comfortable collaborating with a broad range of people we d like to hear from you The experiences and challenges of a UniVol assignment will provide both personal and professional development that will set you apart Make the most of your time abroad by learning life skills that will prove valuable wherever your career takes you There are up to 20 positions up for grabs in our UniVol programme If successful you will depart by February 2021 What s in it for you Opportunity to live and work overseas and immerse yourself in a new culture Involvement in complex and unique projects Longterm professional and personal development A safe and supportive learning environment Comprehensive fourday briefing to help you prepare for your assignment Incountry programme orientation While you are on a VSA assignment you will not accrue interest on your student loan Eligibility a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident aged 30 years or under on July 31 2020 enrolled in your final year of university studies bachelor degree or higher or have graduated in the last 12 months To ApplyTo apply for this programme please visit our website www vsa org nz univol and apply through our online application form For more information email us volunteer vsa org nz or call Samara on 04 472 5759 Volunteer Service Abroad covers costs while you are on assignment including travel accommodation living allowance and more Samara Fischer04 472 5759 or 021 830 146