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e-Volunteerism is always on the lookout for new innovative programs, practices
and initiatives to share with our readers. When we learnt recently of two international
work exchanges among volunteer management practitioners, we were quick to speak
to those involved.
In this issue we will take a look at a work exchange
that took pace between two volunteer program managers from Canada and Australia.
In our next issue will feature a new exchange program established between the
USA and the United Kingdom.
How
did the work exchange come about?
Rosie
Williams (Australia)
I initiated the work exchange for a number of reasons. I wanted to have an adventure,
to think and live outside the square I live in, to challenge myself and to gain
new knowledge and skills. I considered a range of options to achieve this end
and finally decided that a work exchange would give me a range of opportunities
while minimising my risks considerably.
Judi
Reed (Canada)
I responded to Rosie Williams' invitation after seeing her advertisement for
an exchange partner on the Energize web site in September 1999. I was seeking
education, but of an informal and experiential nature. The opportunity to work
in another English speaking country and use my volunteer management skills seemed
like a chance to learn, share, and grow.
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