e-Update: FEBRUARY Edition
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Hellooo! Is everyone having a fantastic summer holiday?! (Hope the answer is yes!) We hope you didn't miss us too much! Can't believe it's already February...it's a brand new year and it's going to be - LEGEN (wait for it!) DARY! It's a big month this month - we hope you'll be sending cupid our way, as well as joining in the Chinese New Year festivities, and beginning to get ready for the new Uni year...and if you're a first year, we hope you'll being having an awesome time during O-Week!! Ampersand will be making an appearance during O-Week so keep an eye out for us and come and say hello! So until then; Happy Valentines Day, Gong Xi Fa Cai (Happy Chinese New Year) and Happy O-Week! Here's what we have in-store for you this month:
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| - Vodafone Foundation Australia - World Of Difference Competition
- Volunteering Opportunities
- Volunteering in the Media
- Our Website
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| Vodafone Foundation Australia - World of Difference Competition (closes Feb 17)
|  | The Vodafone Foundation Australia are currently running their annual campaign, 'World of Difference'. They are looking for 5 passionate Australians to leave their day job and work for a Charity of their choice and Vodfaone will generously pay their salary ($50,000) and expenses $25,000) for one year. For more information, terms and conditions and an application form go to www.vodafone.com.au/worldofdifference. Hurry! Competition closes Sunday Feb 17!
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| Volunteering Opportunities
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| | - The Triple Helix is searching for Writers AND a Finance Officer!
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| | Do you want the opportunity to get your work published? Or the chance to be involved in an international, interdisciplinary discussion forum? The Triple Helix is an international, student-run organisation which produces an academic science journal. This journal focuses on increasing awareness of science and its influence on our society and laws. If you are a budding writer, this might be right for you!
Triple Helix are also looking for a first or second year interested in Finance to join the team. In this position your duties will include going out and meeting sponsors, as well as learning how to finance an organisation.
The Melbourne Uni Triple Helix team is currently searching for writers and a finance officer, to find out more, or to apply, visit our website.
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| | | | | | | | Got a spare set of wheels and some spare time? The Kingston Council are currently looking for volunteers to deliver meals to the homes of the elderly or those with disabilities. Their meal centres are located in Chelsea, Moorabbin and Mordialloc. The service provides residents with a daily menu that includes 4 main meal options which include both Greek and Indian options. For more details, or to apply for this position, visit our website.
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| Volunteering in the Media
| | This month's Volunteering in the Media article is by Lonnie Vargas, a production manager for Time Inc. who, after hearing of the devastating earthquakes, felt compelled to rush to the aid of the people of Haiti. Vargas kept a diary of his experiences and you can read excerpts of it here.
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| The Website
| | The Ampersand website is continually being updated with new events and great volunteer positions. Make sure you add www.ampersand.org.au to your favourites to see what is happening!
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