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What will i do?

As a Per Vocem Vita volunteer, you have the opportunity to work amongst an amazing team and work with primary school students across Melbourne to develop a love and basic standing of public speaking and debating. In one of our workshops, you will help the students get the basics of speechwriting, rebuttal, and manner.

It’s important to note that you don’t have to be the best public speaker in the world to be a Per Vocem Vita volunteers. We ask simply that you come with an ability to learn and an open-minded attitude. It’s ok if you’re a bit shaky at the start, and we’ll take care and time to train you up and ensure that you can be the best version of yourself possible. Even if you aren’t a public speaker, you can work in our program assisting our educators or work on media and marketing.

For at least the first workshop that you’re a part of, you will most likely be paired with another, more experienced volunteer, and this will give you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the workshop format.

As a Per Vocem Vita volunteer, you have the opportunity to work amongst an amazing team and work with primary school students across Melbourne to develop a love and basic standing of public speaking and debating. In one of our workshops, you will help the students get the basics of speechwriting, rebuttal, and manner.

It’s important to note that you don’t have to be the best public speaker in the world to be a Per Vocem Vita volunteers. We ask simply that you come with an ability to learn and an open-minded attitude. It’s ok if you’re a bit shaky at the start, and we’ll take care and time to train you up and ensure that you can be the best version of yourself possible. Even if you aren’t a public speaker, you can work in our program assisting our educators or work on media and marketing.

For at least the first workshop that you’re a part of, you will most likely be paired with another, more experienced volunteer, and this will give you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the workshop format.

What is the time commitment?

What is the time commitment?

We strive to make Per Vocem Vita as easy to fit into your schedule as possible. Volunteers each year are expected to attend ONE training evening (this is usually livestreamed) and attend ONE workshop of their choice. Importantly, if you would like to extend yourself and dedicate more time to the organisation, whether through curriculum writing, marketing, social media, or more, we have opportunities for further time investment to grow your own talents.