Volunteer Army

Volunteer Army connects UNSW students with volunteering opportunities, fostering student engagement with the wider community.

Partnering with a massive variety of charities and not-for-profit organisations (including Guide Dogs Australia, the Cancer Council, City2Surf), Volunteer Army gives students a flexible opportunity to give back to the community. Sign up to VA's facebook group, keep an eye out for interesting opportunities, invite your friends (or meet soon to be friends) and gain invaluable experience. Have your volunteer work recognised on your Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS). Good karma guaranteed!

FAQs: What is VA and how do I join?

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Current Oppurtunities

Eat Up! Sandwich Making

Did you know that 1 in 8 kids arrive at school without lunch? Join VA @ the Roundhouse on June 11 and help make sandwiches for at risk school kids. It takes just a few hours to make a big difference!

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Black Dog Youth Presenter!

Black Dog Institute is now recruiting Mental Fitness Youth Presenters in Sydney to share their experiences with mental illness and how they used practical positive psychology strategies with high school students.

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CREATE Fundraising and Community Engagement Internship

Join a national charity dedicated to creating a better life for children and young people with an out of home care experience! Gain experience with stakeholder engagement, media and communications, public relations, fundraising and volunteer management

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Transition Bondi Volunteer Team

Transition Bondi is putting together a new team of volunteers to help with new projects. Roles include garden co-ordinator, Market Stall Attendent, Media and Communications Volunteer, Photographer, Website Management volunteer and Administrative volunteer

Oaktree Community Engagement Officer

Oaktree engages with over 250,000 youths and supporters across Australia. We are able to do this through our State Branches which lead campaigns, fundraisers throughout the nation. The NSW State team drives these grassroots actions within NSW, giving youn

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Alexander Community Day

Come and help Uniting Alexander with games, entertainment and pampering for older residents at the Alexander Community Day!

Cancer Research Foundation BBQ Event

Volunteer at a BBQ event on May 19 with the Australian Cancer Research Foundation to support the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon! You will be volunteering your morning and working within a team to ensure the BBQ event runs smoothly.

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CanTeen National Bandana Day Volunteer

Apply for a long-term volunteer role with CanTeen's National Bandana Day Shop! CanTeen helps young people cope with cancer in their family, rebuild their foundations and connect with others in the same boat.

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Sydney Stadium Stomp with the Leukaemia Foundation

Come on board and volunteer at the Sydney Stadium Stomp with the Leukaemia Foundation - beating blood cancer! On June 2, help make this fitness challenge a success.

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