yca@uts.edu.au

Volunteer, Internship and Field Staff

Application Forms

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia – we are looking forward to hearing more about you!

We ask that you think about the following before submitting your application form to us:

o Which programs are of most interest to you?

o When are you available to volunteer and how much time are you able to commit to volunteering?

o The costs involved (please see our ‘dates and costs’ page).

o And…how interesting and rewarding a volunteer program could be!

Volunteer/ Intern Application Form

If you are interested in applying to the YCA program please complete the application form below. We will respond via email/ phone so please make sure your contact details are correct.

To assist YCA with your application and to make sure we find the best experience for you, please give us as much information about yourself as possible.

All fields with an * are mandatory fields, please ensure you complete these before you submit your application.

Eligibility*

I will be between 18 and 30 years of age, when my project departs.

Personal Details

First name (as appears/will appear on your passport)*

Last name (as appears/will appear on your passport)*

Preferred Name (if any)

Email Address*

Mobile/Cell Phone Number*

Home/Work Phone Number

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Town/City

County/State/Province*

Post/Zip Code

Country*

Please select your 1st program preference*

Please select your 2nd program preference

Length of Program you are interested in

When would you like to go on a project with YCA?

Gender*

Date of birth*
(you must be aged between 18 and 30 years)

Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?*

School/Occupation

Secondary School Student:
School:

Post Secondary Student:
University/TAFE/College:

Working:
Occupation/Field:

Other:
Please specify:

How did you hear about Youth Challenge Australia?*

Why do you want to be involved in the YCA program?
We would like to understand the preference and motivations behind your decision apply to the Youth Challenge program.

Why do you want to join the YCA Program?*
(No more than 200 words)

What experience or knowledge would you hope to gain, or what skills would you like to develop through volunteering with YCA?*
(No more than 200 words)

Please describe any relevant travel, leadership and/ or work experience you may have?*
(No more than 200 words)

Please submit your resume with contact details for two referees (if available)

Please Note: For applicants to the Indigenous Australia program a reference check is required to complete your application.

To ensure we receive your application, once you have clicked the 'submit button' please wait 60 seconds before closing your internet browser. A copy of your application will then be emailed to you shortly.

If you haven't received a confirmation email within 5 minutes of submitting your application, please resubmit your application to: admin@youthchallenge.org.au

Thank you for applying

Address: c/o University of Technology Sydney PO.Box 222, Lindfield, NSW 2070
Ph: (02) 9514 5512 Fax:(02) 9514 5130 E-mail: admin@youthchallenge.org.au

Field Staff Application Form

Youth Challenge Australia (YCA) seeks to employ Field Staff to manage international community development projects. If you are interested in applying for a Field Staff position, please read the position description and complete the form below. We will respond via email/ phone so please make sure your contact details are correct.

To assist YCA with your application and to make sure we find the best experience for you, please give us as much information about yourself as possible.

All fields with an * are mandatory fields, please ensure you complete these before you submit your application.

Eligibility*

I have read the Field Staff Position Description.

Personal Details

Title

First name*

Middle name

Last name*

Preferred Name (if any)

Please select your 1st program preference*

Please select your 2nd program preference

Length of Program you are interested in

Email Address*

Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?*

Mobile/Cell Phone Number*

Home/Work Phone Number

Gender*

Date of birth*

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Town/City

County/State/Province*

Post/Zip Code

Country*

How did you hear about Youth Challenge Australia?*

I am currently engaged in*

Other (please describe)

Please enter your current occupation, if appropriate

Why Youth Challenge?
We would like to understand the preference and motivations behind your decision to work for Youth Challenge.

Why do you want to work with Youth Challenge Australia?*
(No more than 500 words)

Please explain what you would like to achieve from this Field Staff position.*
(No more than 500 words)

Please describe your leadership, travel and/or youth work experience.*
(No more than 500 words)

From the Position Description, please describe the most valuable contribution you can make to the program/ projects as a Field Staff member.*
(No more than 500 words)

What do you consider are the most important things to be aware of whilst working in a developing community?*
(No more than 500 words)

If you have been on the Youth Challenge program before, please indicate which country it was in, and the project code (or month/year you went).

Previous Youth Challenge Program: (if none type 'none')

Next of Kin/ Emergency Contact

Title

First Name*

Surname*

Relationship to you*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Town/City

County/State/Province*

Post/Zip Code

Country*

Best Telephone Contact Number*

Other Telephone

Email*

Details of any change to next of kin information must be given to Youth Challenge immediately in writing by you.

Please submit your CV/Resume*

If you haven't received a confirmation email within 5 minutes of submitting your application, please resubmit your application to: admin@youthchallenge.org.au

Thank you for applying

Address: c/o University of Technology Sydney PO.Box 222, Lindfield, NSW 2070
Ph: (02) 9514 5512 Fax:(02) 9514 5130 E-mail: admin@youthchallenge.org.au

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP) Application

The Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP) aims to enhance young Indigenous Australians personal and professional skills through community development work in Vanuatu. Whilst living in a rural community in Vanuatu, successful IYLP participants will have the opportunity to live, work, share and learn from other Indigenous Australians, Indigenous Ni-Vanuatu youth and Indigenous communities in Vanuatu.

If you are interested in applying for this YCA program please complete the application form below. We will respond via email/ phone so please make sure your contact details are correct.

To assist YCA with your application and to make sure we find the best experience for you, please give us as much information about yourself as possible.

All fields with an * are mandatory fields, please ensure you complete these before you submit your application.

Eligibility

I will be between 21 and 30 years of age when my project departs*

Personal Details

Title

First name (as appears/will appear on your passport)*

Middle name (as appears/will appear on your passport)

Last name (as appears/will appear on your passport)*

Preferred Name (if any)

Email*

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Town/City

County/State/Province*

Post/Zip Code

Country*

Mobile/Cell Phone Number*

Home/Work Phone Number

Gender*

Date of birth*
(you must be aged between 21 and 30 years)

Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?*

I am currently engaged in*

Other (please describe)

Please enter your current occupation, if appropriate

How did you hear about Youth Challenge Australia?*

Why do you want to be involved in YCA IYLP?
We would like to understand the preference and motivations behind your decision to work for Youth Challenge.

Why do you want to join the YCA Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP)?*
(No more than 200 words)

Please describe any relevant travel, leadership and/ or work experience you may have?*
(No more than 200 words)

What skills and strengths do you have that you can bring to the IYLP?*
(No more than 200 words)

Please submit your Resume with contact details for two referees (if available) *

Please Note: a reference check is required to complete your application should you be shortlisted in the final five.

If you haven't received a confirmation email within 5 minutes of submitting your application, please resubmit your application to: admin@youthchallenge.org.au

Thank you for applying

Address: c/o University of Technology Sydney PO.Box 222, Lindfield, NSW 2070
Ph: (02) 9514 5512 Fax:(02) 9514 5130 E-mail: admin@youthchallenge.org.au

VolCE Application Form

For your application to be considered, you must attach your Resume and Statement Against Selection Criteria. For instructions on how to apply for the VoICE Program, please view the 'How to Apply' page, located under 'VoICE' listed in the left hand menu.

Please contact the office if you have any questions regarding your application or the VoICE application requirements.

All fields with an * are mandatory fields, and must be completed to successfully submit your application.

Eligibility*

I am an Australian citizen
(VoICE is only open to Australian citizens)

Personal Details

Title (as per passport)

First name *(as per passport)

Middle name (as per passport)

Last name *(as per passport)

Gender *

Email *

Preferred contact number *

Work Phone

Home Phone

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

Suburb *

State *

Postcode *

Do you identify as Aboriginal or
Torres Strait Islander? *

Date of Birth *
(You must be aged between
21-30 years at the time of
your project departure)

Program Information

You can select between 1 and 3 program preferences. If you are wishing to apply to only one program, you do not need to include any additional preferences. (Please see the Position Descriptions for program codes)

* Please select your 1st program preference

Please select your 2nd program preference

Please select your 3rd program preference

Language Skills

Please list any languages you speak that are required or beneficial for the program(s) you have applied for, and your level of proficiency

Language Name

Proficiency

Other Information

* I am currently mainly engaged in

* How did you first hear about Youth Challenge Australia?

* Are you a past YCA volunteer or intern?

* Please attach your 'Statement Against the Selection Criteria' and Resume in accordance with the VoICE How to Apply guidelines

To ensure we have received your application, once you have submitted your application form, please wait 60 seconds before closing your internet browser. A copy of your application will then be emailed to you shortly.

If you haven't received a confirmation email within 5 minutes of submitting your application, please resubmit your application to: admin@youthchallenge.org.au

Thank you for applying

Address: c/o University of Technology Sydney PO.Box 222, Lindfield, NSW 2070
Ph: (02) 9514 5512 Fax:(02) 9514 5130 E-mail: admin@youthchallenge.org.au