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LEAD accredited Volunteering opportunities at RMIT
What is LEAD accredited volunteering?
RMIT LEAD accredited volunteer programs are run by RMIT for RMIT students.
This means that these programs have met several criteria, ensuring that you receive the best learning and personal development opportunities possible.
If you join a LEAD accredited volunteer program you are required to volunteer for a minimum of 15 hours and complete 5 hours of training.
Students who complete the minimum volunteering commitment and training receive a certificate signed by the Vice Chancellor and their contribution is recorded on their official academic transcript.
Find out more about volunteering.
- University-wide student representation
- University-wide events and recreational activities
- University-wide mentoring for international students
- Mentoring outreach to indigenous students
- Student peer support
- Student associations
LEAD accredited programs limited to more advanced students within an organizing College or School.
University-wide student representation
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RMIT Ambassadors |
In this volunteer program students assist with RMIT events and activities such as Orientation and Open Day at different times of the year |
Con Moraitis +61 3 9925 3558 |
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University-wide events and recreational activities
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Program |
Activities |
Contact |
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RMIT Link Sport and Recreation Volunteers |
Student volunteers undertake roles as sporting club organizers, sports team managers and trainers, and as leaders for student trips and tours. |
Janelle Farley +61 3 9925 2446 |
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Student Life Volunteers |
Volunteer members of RMIT Student Union (RUSU) organize events on campus for the student community. |
Renee Thompson +61 3 9925 5004 |
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The Science Experience |
Science and Technology students act as volunteers, leading school holiday activities for year 10 students. They perform a science show at the end of the three-day Science Experience event. |
Megan Mundy +61 3 9925 9717 |
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University-wide mentoring for international students
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Program |
Activities |
Contact |
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Peer mentors assist new international students at RMIT with understanding cultural differences and adjusting to tertiary study and life in Australia |
Heather Frentz-Carothers +61 3 9925 9607 |
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Mates at RMIT |
Student mentors assist new international students with learning about RMIT and living in Melbourne, putting them in touch with services that aid their studies and helping them to develop self-management and self-awareness skills. |
Sarah Dealy-Castle +61 3 9925 1989 |
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Making Connections, Foundation Studies Mentors |
Offers assistance and guidance to new international students studying in the Foundation Studies program. Mentors keep in contact with their student group and organize events and activities where participants can get to know each other. |
Merlina Vanceva +61 3 9925 4229 |
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Mentoring outreach to indigenous students
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Program |
Activities |
Contact |
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RMIT AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentor Experience) |
Using a unique style of structured education-based mentoring, university students form a relationship with an Indigenous secondary school student, encouraging the mentee to complete secondary education and later tertiary education. |
Addie Walsh 0429 014 976 |
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Student peer support
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Program |
Activities |
Contact |
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Compass Information and Referral Centre Volunteers |
The Centre, operated by RMIT Student Union (RUSU), offers students a confidential drop-in service for information, referral and advice on issues they are experiencing. Student volunteers studying social work, psychology or youth work staff the service under direction of a qualified Social Worker. |
Thea Lamaro +61 3 9925 2785 |
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Student associations
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Program |
Activities |
Contact |
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The RMIT Chapter is part of an international body that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence across all disciplines, with membership by invitation. Committee members undertake specific roles in relation to the Chapter’s activities. |
Lawrence Wong |
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AIESEC is an international platform for young people to discover and develop their potential to have a positive impact on society. Committee members carry out a range of roles in organizing RMIT AIESEC activities. |
Jessie Zhang |
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Academic student representation
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Program |
Activities |
Contact |
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In all schools across RMIT student representatives provide feedback to staff on their academic programs to ensure high quality teaching and learning. Student representatives elected by others in their study program, consult with their peers and attend at least four meetings with staff during the year. Training is provided through RMIT LEAD (see web page). |
+61 3 9925 4199 |
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College of Science Engineering and health Governance Committees |
Governance committees are responsible for ensuring the College’s ongoing management and ensuring it meets its strategic goals. Student representatives on committees are usually active members of the SSCC for their academic program. Any TAFE, undergraduate or postgraduate student in the College who has completed SSCC training is eligible to participate. |
Rick Ryan +61 3 9925 4177 |
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Academic mentoring within RMIT
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Program |
Activities |
Contact |
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Co-op Student Mentors |
More advanced Bachelor of Business (Business Information Systems) students mentor second year students who will transition to the co-op workplace during their third year. |
Kathy Henschke +61 3 9925 5794 |
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Student Learning Advisor Mentors (SLAM) |
High-achieving Business students provide support to first year or new students in the Business College during first semester. This program runs in Higher Education and TAFE. |
Lila Kemlo +61 3 9925 4165 |
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Students Mentoring Students (SMS) |
More advanced students in the School of Business Information and Technology, build relationships with first and second year students helping their transition to university study. |
Glenys Grob +61 3 9925 5807 |
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College of Design and Social Context
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Program |
Activities |
Contact |
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B.Des (Fashion) Mentors |
Advanced students mentor first year Fashion Design students, assisting them with the change to study at University level. |
Janette Gavin +61 3 9925 3894 |
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French Language Peer Mentors |
Intermediate and advanced students in French language classes mentor new students each week, assisting with specific language or study-related difficulties. |
Kerry Mullan +61 3 9925 2264 |
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Chinese Language Peer Mentors |
Advanced Chinese language students assist newer students to understand course requirements and extend their Chinese language listening and speaking skills. |
Lynne Li +61 3 9925 3749 |
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Japanese Language Peer Mentors |
Advanced Japanese language students assist new students academically building their confidence and motivation. |
Barbara White +61 3 9925 5211 |
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Spanish Language Peer Mentors |
Students in Spanish level 3 and 5 assist beginning students with study-related problems, working in small groups or on a one-to-one basis. |
Susana Chaves Solis susana.chavessolis@rmit.edu.au +61 3 9925 9769 |
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Program |
Activities |
Contact |
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Peer Mentoring in Environmental Science |
Second year Environmental Science students act as peer mentors, helping first year students in the School settle into university life and study. |
Robyn McCormick +61 3 9925 7167 |
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Chinese Medicine Mentors (CMM) |
Later year students act as mentors to first year students in Chinese Medicine, assisting them in their transition to University studies. |
Ling Dong +61 3 9925 7167 |
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CIE-MAPS Civil Engineering Mentors |
Senior Civil Engineering students work as peer mentors to first year students during tutorial classes in CIV 1187 Statics |
Jie Li +61 3 9925 3554 |
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Medical Radiations Lead Mentors |
A yearly academic mentor and leadership program with students who have successfully completed second year in Medical Radiations providing general academic assistance to first year students. |
Simon Cowell + 61 3 9925 7789 |
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Physical Education Mentors |
A program designed to build leadership and mentoring skills at different levels in the Physical Education program. |
Bernie Holland + 61 3 9925 7326 |
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Students Learning in Mathematics Education (SLIME) |
Students in second year Mathematics assist first year students for two hours each week during semester in laboratory and class settings. |
Lynne McArthur + 61 3 9925 3122 |
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TAFE Engineering Mentors |
Higher Education students mentor final year TAFE Engineering students during second semester, assisting their transition to Higher Education programs. |
Betty Richards + 61 3 9925 4172 |
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Academic study-group peer leadership
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Program |
Activities |
Contact |
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Peer Leadership in Art and Design |
A program to complement first year course work in the School of Art and the School of Architecture and Design through peer learning and student leadership. |
Scott Mayson (Architecture & Design) + 61 3 9925 5387 Kellyann Geurts (Art) + 61 3 9925 5236 |
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Academic outreach
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Activities |
Contact |
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Students regularly attend primary and secondary schools, tutoring students during maths and/or science classes for two to three hours a week during a semester. They provide a positive role model for students and help to break down the stereotypical view of scientists. |
Megan Mundy + 61 3 9925 9717 |
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RMIT Regional Science Road Show |
A volunteer program that involves a group of RMIT students travelling to regional schools over a period of one week and presenting science shows and activities. |
Megan Mundy + 61 3 9925 9717 |
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VCE Physical Education Enhancement |
Community involvement with secondary schools in which final year students in the Discipline of Exercise Sciences give presentations to Year 12 students – theoretical knowledge relating to Exercise Sciences which they can then experience in practical activities using the latest technologies. |
Amanda Benson + 61 3 9925 7677 |
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Year 7-10 Connections |
Final year Discipline of Exercise Sciences students plan and deliver half-day programs in school visits and at RMIT providing information to Year 7-10 secondary students about Physical Education and Exercise and Sport Science studies and introducing them to on-campus facilities. |
Amanda Benson + 61 3 9925 7677 |
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Events related to academic programs
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Program |
Activities |
Contact |
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Japanese Language Events Volunteers |
Student volunteers in Japanese studies programs organise events for their peers and participate in hosting visitors to RMIT using their knowledge of Japanese. |
Hiroko Ohashi + 61 3 9925 3975 |
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SECE Student Branch |
Student volunteers in the School of Electrical & Computer Engineering are involved in a range of activities to foster a sense of student community in the School. |
Shana Mullen + 61 3 9925 2107 |
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