Volunteering

Volunteering is unpaid work, usually for a not-for-profit organisation. This type of work benefits both the volunteer and the community. Most volunteer positions are:

Less than 16 hours a week
Helping the community
Covered by insurance
Not a high risk activity
Not replacing paid workers

Benefits to your career

Volunteering can be a valuable part of career planning by helping you to:

Strengthen your skills for work
Get work-related experience
Develop your professional network and make new friends
Show initiative and motivation to employers
Prepare for leadership roles

International students

For international students, volunteering is a good opportunity to practise your English, and to learn about Australian workplace culture:

You usually don't need to have permanent residency to be a volunteer
Your visa may have restrictions on how many hours you can volunteer and work

The Monash Passport encourages you to make a difference by volunteering.

Find volunteer positions

Search not-for-profit organisation websites and online volunteering job boards for opportunities. You can also contact organisations and community centres directly.

Monash opportunities

Volunteer Gateway - your online volunteering job board and resource
Volunteering opportunities at Monash

External organisations

Australia

International