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In Country
In Country Support
VIDA Volunteers are supported in country by an In-Country Manager (ICM). The ICM lives in that country, often in the capital city, and is the first line of support for volunteers. Each country has its own ICM and the VIDA Program employs a combination of indigenous and expatriate staff as ICMs.
When you arrive in country the ICM will take you through an Orientation Program including a security briefing, banking, shopping and transport options, and how to find affordable and appropriate accommodation.
If any issues arise while a volunteer is on assignment (both personal and professional), the ICM is their first point of contact.
When you arrive in country the ICM will take you through an Orientation Program including a security briefing, banking, shopping and transport options, and how to find affordable and appropriate accommodation.
If any issues arise while a volunteer is on assignment (both personal and professional), the ICM is their first point of contact.
Safety and Security
VIDA's first priority is the safety and security of VIDA Volunteers. VIDA constantly monitors the security situation in all the countries in which it operates.
In a situation where the safety and security of a VIDA Volunteer cannot be assured, VIDA will evacuate the volunteer. Options for evacuated volunteers depend on the nature of the emergency but can include being remobilised once the situation stabilises, mobilisation to similar assignments in different areas or countries or termination of the volunteer assignment.
VIDA operates in line with recommendations from the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in determining the safety and security of VIDA Volunteers.
In a situation where the safety and security of a VIDA Volunteer cannot be assured, VIDA will evacuate the volunteer. Options for evacuated volunteers depend on the nature of the emergency but can include being remobilised once the situation stabilises, mobilisation to similar assignments in different areas or countries or termination of the volunteer assignment.
VIDA operates in line with recommendations from the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in determining the safety and security of VIDA Volunteers.
Holidays and Travel
VIDA Volunteers earn one week of paid leave for every three months of service. Volunteers must negotiate with their Host Organisation when arranging leave time.
VIDA Volunteers are encouraged to travel within their Host Country; however any extra costs incurred above and beyond the living allowance are the responsibility of the individual. Volunteers may choose to return to Australia or travel internationally during their volunteer assignment and these costs are also the responsibility of the individual.
When travelling, VIDA Volunteers must abide by the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade travel advisories. These can be found at http://www.smarttraveller.gov.au
VIDA Volunteers are encouraged to travel within their Host Country; however any extra costs incurred above and beyond the living allowance are the responsibility of the individual. Volunteers may choose to return to Australia or travel internationally during their volunteer assignment and these costs are also the responsibility of the individual.
When travelling, VIDA Volunteers must abide by the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade travel advisories. These can be found at http://www.smarttraveller.gov.au
Reporting on my work
All volunteers will be required to complete a six-month report, end of assignment report and participate in an exit interview with the ICM.
Meet our In-Country Managers (ICMs)
Bangladesh
Cambodia
East Timor
Fiji
Indonesia
Laos
Philippines
PNG
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Thailand
Tonga
Vanuatu
Vietnam