Jess May volunteered as a Teacher in Cape Town and gained an immense amount from her time away.
Jess organised her placement with Lattitude Global Volunteering, an international youth development charity that offers a wide variety of opportunities in 15 countries.
Ideally suited to those 17 to 25 years old who are looking to challenge themselves, Lattitude is now recruiting volunteers for 2011.
Lattitude will be holding sessions all around Australia to provide information about their program.
The Canberra Information night will be held on Tuesday 4 May at Radford College, starting at 7pm.
During the session Lattitude staff will present an overview of the program, Jess and other returned volunteers will speak about their experiences and parents will offer their perspective of Lattitude and the development they have seen in their child.
If you have any desire to take a gap year, a uni break or time off from work, this session will provide you with all the information you require, and enable you to ask as many questions as you like.
Each year Lattitude supports around 600 volunteers throughout their journey, from pre-departure, during placement and upon their return.
The priority application deadline is 14 May 2010 and Lattitude urges those who are interested to apply by this date for the best chance to secure their preferred placement.
If you want to step outside your comfort zone, explore another culture from within and develop your skills, a Lattitude placement is the volunteering experience for you.
For further details about the Information Night or queries about the Lattitude program, visit www.lattitude.org.au or call (03) 9826 6266.
