Latest volunteer updates
"The children at Kesho Leo Chekechea come from both the local community, and the families living in the project. They all have beautiful smiling faces, and are so happy and generally well behaved. I feel that I am in the right place to help the school."
Getting into the swing of things in Tanzania
"I am continually learning more about the local culture here, and have to admit that I am in a country where the scars of oppression still run deep... Yet on the other hand, the flip side of this country, is the many, many lovely kind and friendly South Africans I have met; and I am getting to know, and be accepted by, the local women who work here on the mission."
Term 4 in South Africa
"As you know I love volunteering to help the East Timorese people. It is fun and immensely rewarding. So much so that I am returning for another 12 months after Christmas. To continue to do this I would love your help. Your gift can make a huge difference to the lives of many families less fortunate than us."
A personal appeal from Anne Chapman
"In this video tour, Tim briefly shows a variety of the activities of life for the members Ahisaun, including hospitality, music, horticulture, computers, small groups for skill development, prayer and seeking grant funding for further activities."
A tour of Ahisaun Disability Foundation in Dili, Timor-Leste
"It was not easy to say ‘no, I don’t have money to give you’."
In the field as a Palms volunteer
Fair Trade Coffee Company has a new look
Take a “test drive” on our newly designed Fair Trade Coffee Company website.
It is now easier than ever to order your fairtrade coffee, chocolate or Palms Australia t-shirts on our more user-friendly site.
Work for Palms or volunteer in our Sydney office
Palms is seeking an enthusiastic Events Officer to assist with our work in 2012. We also are interested in hearing from people who can commit time as volunteers in our office.
Once more into the fray
Volunteering can be both a challenging and immensely rewarding experience. Few returnees would claim to remain unchanged by the experience. Some, such as Des Hansen and Monica Morrison, value the experience so much that they return for another placement.
