Volunteering
Thanks again for your newsletter and for your dedication, voicing all our interests and concerns that I for one, often discuss and worry about but actually take very little action.
I identfied very strongly with all 11 points that BONZA advocates, in particular nos 9 & 11 jumped out.
re-#9, as well as a Bush project, I think that a program for the Boomers with AusAid abroad could also have potential. We have so much intellectual capital that could be utilised in Australian Govt sponsored programs in developing countries.
Volunteering in these places is often difficult to access and can be quite costly, even with well known NGOs. AusAid offers a huge range of sponsored positions for new graduates to spend a year or two in a developing nation.
I often look at the programs and think that the Boomers could handle these with absolute ease and grace. We have so much to contribute and could achieve so much through our knowledge base and skill sets that new graduates just don’t have. I understand that the young need to cultivate these, I think that in partnership with Boomers they could accelerate their learning.
I guess I should communicate with AusAid!
regards, Annette
Hi Annette
The Govt has a Gloden Gurus group now that allows for volunteering in OZ or there are many local volunteer groups.
Also on the Notice Board on the BONZA home page there is a section on Volunteers Abroad you may be interested in.
Great way of keeping involved and using our skills.
Good luck
Brian-Editor
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