Be a Yellow Shirts O-Week 2027 Volunteer

Who are we and what are our goals?

Arc is your student organisation at UNSW. Our mission is to create the best student experience through Clubs, Sport, Volunteering, Events, Wellness, Help and heaps more. We are run by students, for students, and are 'that' mate at uni, who knows all about what's happening, where, when and why you should care. 

Yellow Shirts is the longest running volunteer program at Arc! The program is about creating a welcoming and memorable first experience for students during the first week on campus: O-Week. From friendly volunteers and endless tips and tricks, to heaps of engaging events, the Yellow Shirts are there to make sure each student knows just how much university can give them. With a focus on building connection to campus and each other, these volunteers are vital in orienting students and setting them up for success.  

Why should you apply to be a 2027 Yellow Shirts Volunteer? 

  • Opportunity to give back to the student community and shape a new student's first experience of university.
  • Be part of one of the biggest weeks on campus, running events students remember for years.

  • Work with a fun and supportive team of 190 volunteers, meeting countless new people.

  • Develop new skills and grow through the experience..

Application details:

Applications will close Tuesday 22nd September 2026, 11:59PM.

The following dates are strictly compulsory to be a Yellow Shirts Volunteer: 

  • Friday 6 November 2026: Intro BBQ (4pm to evening) 
  • Saturday 21 November 2026: Training Day #1 
  • Saturday 2 January 2027: Training Day #2 
  • Friday 15 January 2027 – Sunday 17 January 2027: Training Camp 
  • Saturday 30 January 2027: Training Day #3 
  • Monday 8 February 2027 – Friday 12 February 2027: O-Week 

NB: You must be a current UNSW student.  

NB: If you have any issues or concerns please email ag.wang@arc.unsw.edu.au

Before submitting an application, we strongly encourage reviewing the General Role Outline and FAQs.

Yellow Shirts Coordinator 2027

Angela Wang

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