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

• Ampersand
• Australiavolunteers.com
• Go Volunteer
• Goodcompany
• Idealist
• Seekvolunteer
• The Australian Council for International Development
• The Oaktree Foundation
• Volunteering Victoria
• Pro Bono Volunteer match

International

• Transitions Abroad
• Volunteering International