Volunteers United

Welcome to Volunteers United!

Join meaningful, one-off opportunities on campus and across Sydney. Meet people, build experience and make a real impact - without a long-term commitment.

Good Deed Days

Join us on Week 6 (Tuesday 24th March - Thursday 26th March) to give back and try something new with multiple on and off campus volunteering opportunities with our non-for-profit organisations!

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Flexible volunteering for UNSW students

Volunteer when it works for you.

Join meaningful, one-off opportunities on campus and across Sydney. Meet people, build experience and make a real impact—without a long-term commitment.

Find your next shift

We aim to keep this updated. Browse all volunteer opportunities on the Arc Events page. Check Rubric for the latest shift availability, or contact the Volunteers United team if you need help.

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Simple and flexible

How Volunteers United works

Choose an event, register and turn up ready to do something good.

Step 1: Find an opportunity

Explore upcoming volunteer events and find what fits your vibe.

Browse Events

Step 2: Sign up through Rubric

Lock in your spot by signing up through Rubric.

Step 3: Stay in the loop

Stay connected and receive updates through the Volunteers United WhatsApp Community.

Join the WhatsApp

Step 4: Complete your online training

Complete your Online Training Modules, get involved and make an impact! Plus earn points for each shift you complete!

Enrol in Online Training

Why join Volunteers United?

Meet people. Build skills. Make an impact.

Try something new, meet people and develop skills you can use beyond university.

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.

Not sure where to start?

Good Deed Days

Good Deed Days is your chance to try volunteering during Flex Week. Take a break from study, get hands-on with different not-for-profits and give back alongside friends or new faces.

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More ways to volunteer

Meet our partner organisations

Take a look at what our partners are looking for - your next opportunity could be here.

Partner with us →

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.

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Banish Recycling

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.

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batyr

batyr is a youth-led, for-purpose organisation delivering mental health programs in schools, universities and communities to reduce stigma, build confidence and help young people thrive.

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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.

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