Make friends & find your people
Meet other students, build connections beyond your classes, and feel more at home on campus through shared experiences.
Build real-world skills
Develop practical skills in teamwork, communication, and event delivery that you can take into uni, work, and beyond.
Boost your resume
Gain meaningful experience you can talk about in applications and interviews, with opportunities to track your hours and impact.
Do something that matters
Support local communities and causes through hands-on volunteering that creates real, visible impact.
Feel good (actually)
Volunteering is a great way to boost your confidence, wellbeing, and sense of purpose while doing something positive.
Flexible & student-friendly
Choose one-off events that fit your schedule, with no long-term commitment — volunteer when it works for you.
How to volunteer with Volunteers United
Step Four
Show up, get involved, and make an impact!
Join us to create impact!
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More opportunities coming soon - stay tuned for our full Term 2 listings!
Days for Girls: Burwood Working Bee
10th June at 10:00am – Volunteers will help assemble menstrual hygiene kits, supporting Days for Girls' mission to provide girls facing period poverty with dignity and access to education.
Note Writing for Share the Dignity
17th June at 12:00pm (PADDINGTON) – Volunteers will write supportive, empowering notes to be included in "It's in the Bag" hygiene packs, providing emotional support and personal connection to women and girls experiencing poverty.
Parramatta Half Marathon with Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation
20th June at 8 am and 4 pm - Volunteers will support the brand-new Parramatta Half Marathon as course marshals, at hydration stations, bib collection, start/finish lines, and bag drop, creating lasting impact for runners and sick kids.
Community Lunch with Asylum Seekers Centre
23rd June at 11:30am – Volunteers will prepare and serve lunch to asylum seekers and refugees at the Asylum Seekers Centre, providing nourishment, connection, and support to a vulnerable community in Newtown.
Note Writing for Share the Dignity
24th June at 12:00 pm - Volunteers will write supportive, empowering notes to be included in "It's in the Bag" hygiene packs, providing emotional support and personal connection to women and girls experiencing poverty.
Crafting from Waste with Reverse Garbage
26th June at 12:00pm – Volunteers will help prepare recycled materials for Reverse Garbage workshops by cutting, sorting, and organizing items, then create their own upcycled artwork to see how materials get reimagined.
Days for Girls: Strathfield Working Bee
27th June at 10:00am – Volunteers will help assemble menstrual hygiene kits, supporting Days for Girls' mission to provide girls facing period poverty with dignity and access to education.
Ozharvest
Bunnings BBQ with Sydney Wildlife Rescue
5th July at 8:00am/12:00pm –Volunteers will help run a Bunnings BBQ fundraiser, grilling sausages to raise funds for Sydney Wildlife Rescue's rescue and rehabilitation programs.
Cranes of Hope with Kids with Cancer Foundation
15th July at 12:00pm – Volunteers will fold paper Cranes of Hope to be included in Care Packs, sending messages of comfort and hope to children and families facing childhood cancer.
Community Lunch with Asylum Seekers Centre
17th July at 11:30am – Volunteers will prepare and serve lunch to asylum seekers and refugees at the Asylum Seekers Centre, providing nourishment, connection, and support to a vulnerable community in Newtown.
Crafting from Waste with Reverse Garbage
24th July at 12:00pm – Volunteers will help prepare recycled materials for Reverse Garbage workshops by cutting, sorting, and organizing items, then create their own upcycled artwork to see how materials get reimagined.
Knitting Squares for KOGO
28th July at 10:00am – Volunteers will knit or crochet squares that will be assembled into beautiful blankets, with experienced knitters also welcome to make beanies and scarves for KOGO's community programs.
Good Deed Days
Good Deed Days is returning in Week 6 of Term 2 - stay tuned for more details on our Good Deed Days page!
Take a look at what our partners are looking for - your next opportunity could be here!
Kids with Cancer Foundation
A national charity supporting children with cancer and their families through practical assistance, hospital programs, and funding for vital research and long-term care.
Banish
An Australian social enterprise helping individuals and organisations reduce waste through practical recycling solutions, education, and transforming hard-to-recycle items into new products locally.
Mother's Day Classic Foundation
The Mother's Day Classic is an iconic national event that has united over 1.8 million participants across Australia to raise more than $50.8 million for life-saving breast and ovarian cancer research.
Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation
One of the largest and most trusted kids’ health charities in the country, SCHF exists to help provide all children with access to the best possible healthcare, whenever and wherever they need it.
“Joining things like Cuddle Buddies and the Coogee Beach Clean helped me meet new people who also care about making a difference.”
"The vibe is always positive, and every event feels like you’re doing something good for the community while learning new skills."
Volunteers United
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