School of Social Sciences
La Trobe Refugee Research Centre - Working and Volunteering
Positions for researchers and volunteers at the RHRC occasionally arise when new projects are starting up. Please check this page regularly for information about current vacancies, and vacancies with other relevant organisations.
Volunteers Wanted
Antares Foundation
The Science of Stress and the Art of Managing Wellbeing Program (pdf - 250 KB)
2009 Antares Foundation Australia Annual Forum (pdf - 90 KB)
2009 Antares Australia Forum Registration Form (pdf - 70 KB)
Employment Opportunities
A Research Assistant is required to assist the research team on the Home lands Project. This is a three year ARC qualitative study that aims to facilitate transnational internet television production and exchange by young people of refugee backgrounds living in Melbourne. The resulting data will provide insights into the impact of such programs on identity, settlement and belonging for young people from displaced backgrounds and the potential for such programs to support positive settlement. For more information on this project visit the Home Lands Project page or for a full position description visit Jobs at La Trobe.
Work Placement
Work Placement as a research assistant (Word - 14 KB)
Opportunity to Work Overseas - Job posting for Australian nationals at Asylum Access's Bangkok office providing legal aid to refugees. Applications close June 26, 2009.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Ampersand Network Inc. is a not-for-profit group committed to making the volunteer sector more accessible to students in Australia. This is an umbrella organisation that seeks to streamline the volunteer job market. It provides access to opportunities listed with Volunteering Australia and Conservation Volunteers, and provides links to agencies that can help place young volunteers in countries all over the world. For more information: http://www.ampersand.org.au
- The Careers and Employment office at La Trobe University has a volunteering program to increase student’s awareness of their community and to provide them with an opportunity to enhance their generic skills. There are 5 volunteering options that have been setup under this program in partnership with Volunteers of Banyule. One of these provides students with an opportunity to work with Somali refugees via a homework program or adults via assistance with basic computer skills. The program is outlined on our website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/careers/students/employable/Volunteering/index.html
|
