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other cool links...
ROC needs
your vote!
ActNow’s sister program Reach Out! has made it into the finals of the international ‘Games that Matter Award’. Their mental health game for young people,
‘Reach Out Central’, could win
if they get your VOTE.
It takes two minutes. More here.
Join locals in Sydney for the ‘Cruelty Free Living Festival’
on Sunday 4 November in Petersham.
Info
Eating out can mean different things for each of us. StreetSmart Australia, a new organisation
on ActNow, gives you the chance to help homeless people
by donating money
the next time
you eat at your
local restaurant.
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This Pollie had a vollie who was quick, quick, quick!
There are some HOT volunteer opportunities up for grabs this week including becoming Australia’s Youth Rep for the United Nations General Assembly or peer mentoring with refugees in Victoria. There’s also a handy tool that can help you work out exactly what kind of volunteering experience you’re looking for.
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You’ve been cashed!
 If you guffawed at Tash’s article on the death of humanities or you gasped while reading Benny’s piece, ‘Too much sex, not enough talk’, then you’ve been CASHED! Tash and Benny are both part of a crack team of writers who get paid to write stories for ActNow. If you want to shock, amuse, inform or entertain then apply to be one of our next Cash for Comments writers! It’s a little bit of fortune and whole lot of fame.
You are here
There are so many interesting volunteering opportunities out there that starting the search for one that’s right for you can be daunting. ‘Finding the right volunteering opportunity’ is an article that will set your wheels in motion.
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Do you have big shoulders?
 If your application to become a United Nations Youth Representative is successful, you’ll spend eight weeks in New York City at the UN General Assembly representing the views of young Australians. So if you have an opinion about life in Australia and what the future holds for the next generations apply now!
Peer to peer
Becoming a peer mentor for a newly arrived refugee is an amazing way to contribute to your community. The Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues is looking for 15 young people young to work as mentors in the Noble Park area (Victoria). Head here for more info.
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Sunny side up
 No one laughs when you talk about cancer–that’s why skin care these days is no joke. If you want to protect the biggest organ in your body read ActNow intern Pauline’s article.
Your world tomorrow
ActNow member joker continues his inquiry into what people really think about the world. He’s asking ActNow members to look into the crystal ball and predict what the future will hold. His piece here.
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