S+SNZ Volunteering Toolkit Workshop

Why should you attend?

You've always wanted to volunteer your skills as a surveyor or spatial professional but haven't found the opportunity or are not sure you have what it takes. Or you may have some nagging questions. You should come to get those questions answered and to get connected to the volunteering/aid work opportunities. This event will help you realise your potential and make sure you've got the specific technical skills when the time comes for you to help out.

Why is this important?

Land is becoming more and more of a commodity with sea-level rise, population increases, and food shortages. We surveyors and spatial professionals have the skills to help increase tenure security, map natural disasters, and help set up a solid measurement foundation for emerging nations to grow from. This day has the potential to be the first small step in starting up a sustainable volunteering initiative.

What will you learn?

• What is an aid agency looking for in a volunteer?
• What opportunities are out there?
• What is it really like to volunteer/work in aid as a surveyor?
• Wisdom and practical knowledge on land tenure issues when it comes to working in communities who are on the spectrum between formal tenure and social tenure.
• Fit-for-purpose technology (current and future.)
• Have a go at some current community mapping software.
• Where do I start with geodetic networks (upgrading existing, starting afresh, simple wins)

***Please see the updated workshop programme by clicking here***

Tickets:

Student Member: $30 +gst (Free membership for students)

Member: $50 +gst

Non-Member: $200 +gst (Consider becoming a member and save)

Only 45 places available in total.

• Why You Should Attend