Fantastic opportunities to volunteer abroad! The Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD)Program provides skilled young Australians the opportunity to volunteer overseas in Asia, the Pacific and Africa. The AYAD international volunteer program is an Australian Government, AusAID initiative supporting the Millennium Development Goals. Our volunteer work is committed to achieving sustainable development through capacity building, skills exchange and institutional strengthening.
AYAD Forum 2013
Be inspired by young Australians who stand up for human rights nationally and internationally – and find your own path to . . . Click here for details
New Assignment Application Dates
Please note, AYAD assignments will now be advertised on the first of each month, with applications due by the 21st of the same month. Click here for current assignments. Click here for key dates.
AYAD YouTube Channel
Discover how AYADs make a difference here.
Register Your Interest
If you would like to be kept up to date with information about the AYAD Program please click here to be added to our mailing list.
Sector Focus: IT (information Technology)
Have you ever wondered what IT has to do with development? more
Austraining International is the company that manages the AYAD Program.
Spring 2013 Info Sessions
Information sessions are an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program. Register to attend an info session here.
Considered volunteering in the Pacific? Each year dozens of AYADs volunteer in one of seven countries across the Pacific, including
Phillip Parton who is in Tonga as a GIS Analyst with the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Natural Resources.