“I found out about AFS through word of mouth. To me it’s a testament of the great work they do. They are actively engaging in community building and social cohesion and I have decided to be part of that journey.”

• Migration Law

• Community Development

• Faith Leader

“AFS has a great sense of community. Since volunteering; it has felt as if it’s a home away from home.”

• Social Inclusion Advocate

• Policy Analysis,

• Strategic Planning,

• Statistical Analysis

• Monitoring and Evaluation.

“I decided to volunteer for AFS because I believe in the cause and we rise by lifting others and in the essence of life. As a law student, I hope my education will assist and enlighten about how the law is for the people, there to serve and to protect.”

• Currently studying Bachelor of Laws and Criminology degree at Victoria University.

“I volunteer because I like to offer my help to anyone who might benefit from my own life experience and professional expertise. I offer youth mentorship as well as training in fitness and self-defence.”

• U.S Army Veteran

• Organisational Leadership

• Health and Fitness Trainer

“I volunteer because AFS organisation provides me an opportunity to give back to the community, share common experiences and cultural knowledge specific to youth. I want to motivate the youth by acknowledging the challenges that they face as young people.”

• Applied Science in Aviation and Mathematical Science

• Aerospace Engineering

• Youth Advocate

“As a woman of colour, empowerment means economic security. I volunteer with the vision to link not for profit sectors with the corporate sectors.”

• Mortgage Lending

• Small Business Banking

• Relationship Management