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Welcome to TALKING WITH AUSSIES
Welcome to
Talking with Aussies
Thank you for your interest in
volunteering with the Talking with
Aussies program.
Volunteers make up such a huge part of
the program, and we really appreciate all
those who are considering giving us the
gift of their time. We do hope that you will
decide to share your knowledge and
experience with our international students.
- Lian van Veen, Program Coordinator
The University of Adelaide Slide 2
Program overview Two main aims: (1) To provide (2) To provide international students international students with with opportunities for opportunities to become regular 1:1 practice of more familiar with conversational English, to Australian customs and increase their confidence cultures and experience and foster their language development
Volunteering – some facts
Definition:
Volunteering is time willingly given
for the common good and without
financial gain.
• In South Australia:
- one million volunteers
- contribution of $5 billion annually
• The University of Adelaide:
- more than 3,000 volunteers
- integral link between the University
and wider community
- 60 volunteer groups
- 85,000 volunteering hours annually
The University of Adelaide Slide 4
Benefits of volunteering
• Make a difference to the lives
of others
• Gain, or develop new skills,
knowledge and experience
• Give back to the community
• Meet new people and make
new friends
• Improve employment
prospects
• Gain confidence and self-
esteem
The University of Adelaide Slide 5
Program structure
Length Frequency Matching
Please commit to at least We encourage Matching is not an exact
one semester (roughly participants to chat 1:1 for science. Volunteers and
three months). You then approximately one hour students are asked to
have the option to a week. provide information that
continue with or dissolve helps us match. Factors
the relationship and be However, if you and we consider are (but not
connected with another your student both agree limited to) personal
international student (or to chat more or less often interests, gender and
exit the program than this, that can be academic areas of interest
altogether). negotiated between the
two of you.
The University of Adelaide Slide 6
Program structure
Conversation Gatherings
topics
Guest speakers share
There are no set topics –
information that may be
it’s all up to you, and we
of interest to you as a
have resources to assist in
volunteer and it's a
this.
chance to catch up with
Please note: TWA is not a other TWA staff &
tutoring, editing or volunteers.
academic mentoring
program.
The University of Adelaide Slide 7
YOU
Essential eligibility criteria
Age Working with
You are at least
18 years old
Children Check
Interest
You hold or have the ability
You have a genuine
to obtain a current South
interest in relating
Australian Department of
to international
English Human Services Clearance.
students
language
You have a fluent
level of English (you
don't have to be a Technology Communication
native speaker)
You are familiar with or You are able to engage in
comfortable with learning and carry a conversation
use of video chat software with a non-native speaker
(if you are matched with a
remote studying student)
The students • Are from different countries, many from East and South Asia • Are enrolled in a range of discipline areas and degree types • Range from Under-18 to mature aged • May be new to University study, or have been here for a semester or two • May be in Australia or studying remotely from their home countries • Have met requirement for Academic Standard of English The University of Adelaide Slide 9
Next steps: I want to continue… 1: Submit Volunteer Application Form, the link to this is on the next slide This is done in 'Better Impact', our Volunteer Management platform and needs to include referee details 2: Participate in face-to-face OR virtual session (approx. 45 minutes) Focussing on the finer details of TWA and covering (but not limited to) issues you might come across. We answer any questions, address any concerns you may have and introduce you to our caring and supportive Student Life: International Student Support team members. * Booking details will be provided after you submit your application form* 3: You'll receive a TWA Volunteer Manual following the briefing It includes Contact details – Position Description – Volunteer Checklist – Code of Conduct, Your Rights and Responsibilities – Child Safety – Volunteer Training and Professional Development – Reward and Recognition – Exit procedure – Complaints procedure – Volunteer Policy – Volunteer Insurance Guide – Health Safety & Well-being 4: Provide details for a Working With Children Check If you don't hold a current one, we can start the process for you The University of Adelaide Slide 10
Click here to
begin the
volunteer
application
process.
Or go to: bit.ly/2PrMUfe
The University of Adelaide Slide 11Or: no, now is not the right time for me to
continue with this
Thank you for your time - no further action is required.
Please don’t hesitate to reconnect with us should your circumstances change.
The University of Adelaide Slide 12We look forward to having you on board. If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to ask Email: twa@adelaide.edu.au
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