International Student Volunteers and the TLC
During the months of May, June and July the TLC has hosted three teams of International Student Volunteers. The three groups of students have been given a range of wetland and woodland projects at Lutregala Marsh, Flat Rock, Long Point and Liffey Reserves.
The on-ground tasks have been varied from weeding, rubbish removal, fencing, planting trees, the rehabilitation of disturbed sites and track maintenance.
“This was the first time I had travelled overseas to volunteer and it was the best experience of my life!” said Megan from the USA. “I met so many great people, saw the most amazing things and made a difference!”
It was not all work for the students as they had fun through facilitated activities, mixing with local conservation-minded people and experiencing first hand, being in a different culture. This experience has given the opportunity to take a new perspective that can be life-changing for the students.
Since 2006 the International Student Volunteers (ISV) has been working in partnership with the Tasmanian Land Conservancy. ISV is a world-wide not for profit organisation that gives university students the opportunity to volunteer on projects that enrich sustainable communities. The ISV program combines volunteering, education and adventure travel to create a fun rewarding experience. Read more >>
Image: ISV students clean-up at Flat Rock Permanent Reserve. Photo: Matthew Newton