International and cross-cultural volunteering
Palms Australia recruits, prepares, sends and supports skilled volunteers to reduce global poverty, at the request of our partner communities in Asia, Africa and the Pacific.
Short-term volunteers needed in Glebe (or online)
While Palms Australia's core business is recruiting, preparing and supporting volunteers for long-term overseas placements, we also depend greatly on the ability of people who contribute their skills locally.
Focus on Justice and Development
Palms Australia will be hosting Focus Workshops in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Mittagong throughout February and March.
These workshops are a great practical introduction to international volunteering, how to get involved and what it involves.
Latest from the field
![[Image: Marlene Rasmussen]](/images/volunteers/volpics/marlene.jpg)
![[Image: Frank Hanrahan]](/images/volunteers/volpics/frank.jpg)
![[Image: Monica Morrison]](/images/volunteers/volpics/monica.jpg)
![[Image: Kevin Wilson]](/images/volunteers/volpics/kevin.jpg)
![[Image: Annette Pocock]](/images/volunteers/volpics/annette.jpg)
- Marlene completes six months and attends a rural celebration.
- Frank continues passing skills while noting some issues with 'big development'.
- Monica and others continue to contribute to improved education in Timor-Leste.
- Kevin reflects on the tragedy of war and his own adjustment to a new culture.
- Annette reflects on the importance of training nurses in PNG.
Palms' Encounters
Palms is now running cross-cultural Encounters. To reserve a place for yourself or a group, visit our encounter page.
Write to our volunteers
Read our volunteer profiles and newsletters and write a message of support.
to be blown about my house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any. - Mahatma Gandhi