Australian sense of humour good for volunteering
MELBOURNE, 27 July 2010 – Dimity Fifer, CEO of Australian Volunteers International, Australia's most experienced international volunteer organization, tells Asialink about some experiences of Australian volunteers across Asia.
Ms Fifer emphasized that it was important for Australians volunteering in Asia to get to know the local nuance of the culture.
“Its about really listening and becoming part of a local community”, she said.
Ms Fifer participated in this interview prior to an address for the Asialink Leaders Program.
Watch the full interview
Ms Fifer emphasized that it was important for Australians volunteering in Asia to get to know the local nuance of the culture.
“Its about really listening and becoming part of a local community”, she said.
Ms Fifer participated in this interview prior to an address for the Asialink Leaders Program.
Watch the full interview
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