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Welcome to the Returned Australian Volunteer Network

The official alumni network to the Australian Volunteers Program. Read stories, meet State Representatives, browse the resources section and stay connected.

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RAVN Peer Mentoring

Help us to test RAVN Peer Mentoring, receive mentoring training and attend the Make an Impact | International Volunteering Conference 2020.

Networking at the Returned Australian Volunteers Conference

Staying connected

From networking events and professional development opportunities, to online engagement — stay connected through RAVN.

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Make an Impact | International Volunteering Conference 2020

Madeleine on assignment in Tonga with her supervisor Mandie Finau and counterpart Petuliki Mila

Latest news

Read the inspiring, sometimes career and life-altering accounts from returned volunteers and the latest news.

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Meet the state representatives

Like Carlene, Allen and Paula from Victoria. State representatives are former volunteers leading alumni networking activities in their local area.

Australian volunteer Si Qi Wen in Samoa

About the network

RAVN celebrates six decades of Australian volunteers - find out how.

Stay connected with fellow returned volunteers through RAVN events

Resources for returned volunteers

Designed especially for returned volunteers, our resources include job hunting tips, media guidance and more.