Survey and spatial professionals of all ages will get a chance to learn all about how to put their skills to good use
for overseas aid projects in early September with the first ever Volunteer Toolkit Workshop – organised by Survey and
Spatial New Zealand (S+SNZ) Young Professional’s group.
As sea-levels rise, population and food shortages increase, land becomes an increasingly sought-after commodity.
Surveyors and spatial professionals have the skills to help increase land tenure security with their surveying and
mapping skills, particularly following natural disasters. They help set up a solid measurement foundation for emerging
nations to grow from. This toolkit day has the potential to be the first small step in starting up a sustainable
volunteering initiative for those who attend.
The session is supported by the University of Otago School of Surveying and Allterra Ltd. Dunedin South’s MP, Clare
Curran will be opening the session on the 8 September.
“We’re thrilled to have an incredible line-up for the day and Ms Curran opening the workshop says Claire Buxton, S+SNZ
Young Professionals education representative and one of the key organisers. “We’re expecting an intense day for members
wishing to volunteer their survey and spatial skills overseas - they will learn how to go about it and how to find the
opportunities.”