The Cagliero Project gives Australians and New Zealanders an opportunity to devote six to twelve months in volunteer service to youth in overseas Salesian communities. The Salesians are known for their work with vulnerable and disadvantaged youth. Therefore our volunteers are placed in projects such as schools, youth centres and orphanages.

We aim to utilise the skills and talents of our volunteers in order to provide the best possible contribution to the host community. Our aim is not to ‘help’ but to walk in solidarity with young people and for volunteer and host to have a mutual learning experience. We are also present in host communities to be role models, people that young people can aspire to be. We have placements in Samoa, East Timor, Cambodia, the Solomon Islands and Thailand.

We are currently seeking volunteers for our schools in Samoa.

Don Bosco Technical School in Apia is currently looking for trade and English teachers. The school caters for students who have not previously experienced educational success, providing the opportunity for them to learn a trade through ‘hands-on’ experience. Divine Mercy primary school is located in the village of Malololelei and is currently looking for English teachers to teach at a primary school level. Don Bosco High School in Salelologa is seeking volunteers to teach English, Science and Computer. There is also a technical centre at the school that is seeking volunteers to assist with the teaching of different trades. In this role the successful applicant would also engage in the following activities:

• After school sport and recreational activities with students or children from local villages English tutoring
• Mentoring students
• Assisting in the local youth clubs through leadership and community programming

Please visit our website for more opportunities available in other countries.

• All work is with young people in schools, orphanages and youth centres
• These are volunteer positions however all travel, visas and insurance are provided

Please note this is a VOLUNTEER opportunity, not ‘VOLUNTOURISM’. Our financial agreement is attached so that you can see that our volunteers are not charged to participate in this program.

Here are some of the core requirements for acceptance as a volunteer into the Cagliero Project:

• Men and women at least 20 years old
• Good mental and physical health
• Emotional and psychological maturity
• Suitable skills and interest in field of service
• Experience and desire to work with young people
• University study or comparable work experience (do not need to have finished degree)
• Australian or New Zealand citizen or resident
• A current working with children’s check
• Openness to embrace living in a spiritual community
• Willingness to live and work within a Catholic environment
• Attendance at two formation training programs
• Willingness to learn the local language spoken in the host country
• Sound understanding of development principles
• Sense of humour, flexibility and a spirit of sacrifice are essential