Step Out Australia
Step Out Australia - WYI National Volunteer Program Step Out Australia is an exciting outlet for people interested in making positive change in this world from right here in Australia! South Australia
Queensland Don't have the time/funds to volunteer overseas? Then why not volunteer from your own home! WYI has groups of people in each state of Australia who are the drivers of WYI's fundraising, promotional and campaigning activities. These teams are run by passionate and motivated people who are willing to STEP OUT of their comfort zones to help people STEP OUT of poverty. They meet regularly to discuss and take action on global issues of poverty and injustice, and to share their own stories with each other. Since its inception in 2009, Step Out has raised almost $60,000 for much needed projects in Kenya, Nepal and Cambodia all through grass roots community events and teams have had an absolute blast doing so. From Halloween boat cruises to staging week long art exhibitions, our Step Out teams are always creating new and exciting ways to unite the local and global community and make a stance for positive change. Step out is not just about fundraising however, one of its prime reason for creation was to bring together like-minded and passionate people and create supportive networks all across Australia. So if you have ever been overseas and returned home to that dreaded "reverse entry culture shock", or perhaps never travelled at all but would like to mingle with really friendly people and learn from others experiences then we invite you to please get involved.
How do I get involved? Complete an online enquiry form and our Step Out National Coordinator Kyla Raby will be in touch with you shortly to give you the details of what is happening in your state or territory. Or if you would like, contact the State Coordinator of the state you live in whose details you will find below.
Want to meet the leadership team driving Step Out? WYI currently had a group of amazing and committed individuals driving our state teams. We are very pleased to introduce you to... Queensland stepoutqld@worldyouth.org.auDanielle Smyth - State Coordinator Nicholas Rodda - Assistant Coordinator New South Wales stepoutnsw@worldyouth.org.auJustin Whyte - State Coordinator Victoria stepoutvic@worldyouth.org.auAnna Mortenson - State Coordinator Hannah Russell, Katy Condliffe and CJ Wright - Assistant Coordinators South Australia stepoutsa@worldyouth.org.auMaddie Collins, Francesca Trott and Emily Sims - State Coordinators Western Australia, ACT, Tasmania and Northern Territory - please contact National Coordinator Kyla.raby@worldyouth.org.auPLEASE NOTE: We have a small team of passionate people but are actively recruiting state coordinators in Western Australia, Northern Territory, ACT and Tasmania so this is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role! Why get involved?  WYI is a not for profit development organisation that impacts the lives of thousands of people in Australia and overseas each year. As a Step Out volunteer you will be helping an organisation that strives to make a difference to the lives of the least fortunate.
- Have a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable people overseas and in Australia - Working with like-minded, passionate people - Get an insight into the non-government and international development sector by playing a hands on role and receive a personal reference from a WYI staff member - Have a powerful impact on the achievements and direction of Step Out What's coming up? Step Out Australia is very excited to be planning their first ever National Event to be held in January 2012...stay tuned for more details. Want some more information? For all enquiries about joining Step Out please contact the Step Out National Coordinator Kyla Raby at kyla.raby@worldyouth.org.au or phone the WYI office on (08) 8340 1266 and speak to one of our staff.
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