Volunteering

They call it 'service learning' these days, it involves an overseas trip with anything between a two week and 36 month stay, and lots of hard work.

There are many organizations that arrange volunteer placements in various parts of the world, offering what many people consider much more than the regular tourist package.

It's tourism with a conscience, with volunteers benefiting from cultural immersion. Often they stay with host families and between volunteer work, get to see the real side of life in the countries they visit.

The Australian government's AusAid website lists a number of government funded groups organising Australians to volunteer their skills abroad.

There are a multitude of charitable and private organizations facilitating volunteer tourism to many countries, particularly Asia Pacific and Africa.

Be aware that it costs money to volunteer unless you get government funding. For example, after paying your airfare, volunteering to teach English at a school in Thailand costs around $3000 for one month, and that's working every school day. Altruism can be costly, but is from all reports an extremely satisfying and enriching way to see the world.

How we can help

An A-Z Review® - Make sure you have your banking in order before you go. Things such as direct debit and access to funds can all be made easier when you talk to an ANZ personal banker. Request an ARequest an A-Z Review® at your nearest ANZ branch.

ANZ Financial Planner - can help you maximise your income and identify tax efficiencies and benefits. Our Planners are skilled specialists and are backed by the research and expertise of ANZ. They are also paid a salary to provide you with appropriate advice tailored for your circumstances. Your first appointment is complimentary and without obligation, to discuss your financial situation, needs and goals and explain how they can assist.   Book an appointment with an ANZ Financial Planner.

ANZ Travel Insurance – can protect you from the financial impact of a cancelled trip, lost luggage, theft along with illness and injury. Medical expenses overseas can be financially beyond reach. Ask yourself this, if I can’t afford travel insurance, can I really afford to travel?  Find out more about ANZ Travel Insurance.

ANZ Travel Card – a secure and convenient way to access your money while you’re abroad, with no transaction fees on purchases. You can load funds in up to 10 different currencies on a single Prepaid Visa card which is accepted more at than 29 million locations worldwide. Find out more about ANZ Travel Card.

ANZ Access Visa Debit card1 – allows you to use your own money, online, over the phone or in store anywhere Visa is accepted. Find out more about ANZ Access Visa Debit.

Foreign exchange – you may need some cash in the local currency for the things you can’t pay for using any other method. View current exchange rates.

International money transfers2 – if you do need help while you are away, then you can arrange for a family member or friend (who is an ANZ account holder) to transfer money directly to an account held by you overseas. Find our more about ANZ International Money Transfers.

Personal loans – we could hep you find the money to fund your journey. ANZ Personal Loans.

And remember all ANZ Credit and debit cards come with the added security of ANZ FalconTM and ANZ Fraud Money Back Guarantee.

 

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2. Terms and conditions available on application. Fees and charges apply. An ANZ International Money Transfer can be arranged at an ANZ branch or Foreign Exchange Centre and through ANZ Internet Banking using an ANZ transaction account or ANZ credit card, and through ANZ Phone Banking using an ANZ transaction account. 

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