Macedon Ranges residents are being called to volunteer on humanitarian training courses at the Victorian Emergency Management Institute in Mount Macedon.
International humanitarian response agency, RedR Australia, prepares hundreds of humanitarians to respond to crises around the world and is requesting help at its Macedon training course.
RedR associate trainer Carol Yeats said volunteering is a valuable opportunity to have fun, learn about the humanitarian sector, and help train professionals.
“Not only are you volunteering to support future humanitarians going into the field, but you are also doing some personal development and learning about humanitarianism,” Ms Yeats said.
“You are roleplaying and developing your acting skills, meeting a great bunch of people, and doing something worthwhile in your community.”
RedR training courses include simulation training, which puts participants in realistic emergency situations to better prepare them for a real-life response.
Volunteers are needed for these roleplaying scenarios, which run for one full day on the weekend, with morning tea and lunch provided and the option to stay for dinner.
RedR volunteer David Ellis said he feels valued and proud to be a part of humanitarian aid workers professional development.
“Every few months, I have the opportunity to connect with and learn from professional staff who share a common, single belief – the value of human life,” Mr Ellis said.
“I feel valued and am very proud to play a part in the professional development of the next group of humanitarian aid workers.
“To volunteer with this group of passionate and experienced personnel in the field of humanitarian work is indeed a privilege.”
Details: training@redr.org.au
Zoe Moffatt
