the ampersand
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In written communication, the ampersand character (&) serves to connect two or more entities.
It is this idea that describes both the function and philosophy of the Ampersand Network.
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the ampersand network inc.
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ampersand.org.au is the web-based arm of the Ampersand Network Inc., a 
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not-for-profit group committed to making the volunteer sector more accessible to students in Australia.
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An umbrella organisation, the Ampersand Network seeks to streamline the volunteer job market. It provides access to opportunities listed with Volunteering Australia
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and Conservation Volunteers, and provides links to agencies that can place young volunteers in countries all over the world.
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ampersand philosophy
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The mission of the Ampersand Network is to help create an enduring culture of social reciprocity. Our stated objectives are practical in nature, but we do hope to affect positive change in the world around us.
Volunteer work inevitably exposes people to some of the most pressing social and environmental issues that exist in our communities. The experience of volunteering can provide students with a perspective they might not otherwise gain from uni life, and may help to produce the more broad-minded, socially engaged and compassionate generation of leaders we will require to meet the challenges of the future.
One of the Ampersand Network's key objectives is to dispel the myth that caring about community and pursuing your own goals are mutually exclusive activities. Volunteer work presents students with the opportunity to reconcile their social conscience with a desire to get ahead.
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Law firms, public companies and government departments increasingly seek to employ graduates with volunteer experience. Many human resource specialists believe volunteer experience to be an indicator of personal motivation, good communication and a capacity for leadership.
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