Well I'm stepping out this year and doing 2 John Curtin Weekend trips... I really don't leave myself all that much spare time, but I've always been like that; I just need to ensure I have all my study done. Talking about study... I have a test tomorrow! Head down!
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WELLINGTON MILL    

October 7 & 8  

A fascinating, fun time.  Back to the small community of Wellington Mill, between Collie and Donnybrook, for a weekend of volunteering at Gnomesville (yes..that's right!!).  Volunteers will help do a touch up paint of the resident gnomes, help develop a path to the fire station, footings, railings for the bridge and also assist with repairs to the fire station. With a truly community based Saturday night shindig planned, 20 volunteers will experience a huge community bash, an incredible weekend of country hospitality.  
 
ALLOCATED TO:  US students and general volunteers  
DATE & LEAVING TIME: 7 Oct, 7:30am
NUMBER VOLUNTEERS: 20  
DISTANCE:   188kms
SITE LEADER:  Cavita Raj  
ACCOMMODATION:  Staying with different families  
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Clothes suitable for painting and gardening, hat, water bottle, warm clothes.


MARGARET RIVER

October 21 & 22

Enjoy the sun and surf whilst assisting in the restoration of dunes at Grunters Beach, Margaret River.  This is an exciting program that gives back to the beach loving community. The project, run in conjunction with the Margaret River Coastal Residents Association, needs up to 8 people for a weekend of laying brush on the eroded sand dunes to assist their rehabilitation.  Volunteers will all stay under the same roof at a local rental house. Bring your board and bathers for an early surf! 

ALLOCATED TO:  General volunteers
DATE & LEAVING TIME: 21st Oct 7.30am
NUMBER VOLUNTEERS: 8
DISTANCE:   277kms
SITE LEADER:  Nicholas Trim
ACCOMMODATION:  Staying together in house
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Gloves, hat, water bottle, warm clothes