Volunteering programs are opportunities for students to contribute their time and skills to activities that benefit the community, without financial compensation.
Volunteering can be both fulfilling and transformative, helping you meet new people and develop in-demand skills such as communication, leadership and teamwork. It’s also a valuable boost to your CV.
There are three main ways to volunteer while studying at RMIT. Student Life programs give you a supported way to get involved on campus. Additional on‑campus opportunities offer roles in clubs, mentoring and student representation. If you want to contribute more broadly, a range of community organisations also offer meaningful volunteering options.
Student Life offers three structured volunteering programs: Kirrip and Welcome Crew, RMIT Plus, and the Sports Media Program. These programs give you hands‑on experience, help you build community and develop practical skills on campus.
Become a Kirrip volunteer and develop leadership skills, forge meaningful friendships, and contribute to your student community.
Kirrip volunteers are friendly students who bring people together, create a welcoming vibe, and help make RMIT a place where everyone can connect, explore, and belong.
It’s the perfect place to begin! You’ll get hands-on experience across a range of campus events, with tasks like helping at registration, setting up and packing down events, and handing out flyers or promo materials.
Complete 10 hours of volunteering as an RMIT Plus Ambassador to receive a certificate of recognition.
Develop hands-on skills in photography, videography, live-streaming, commentary, podcasting, journalism, graphic design, social content creation and more.
Join the team, build your portfolio, and help create unforgettable moments.
All RMIT volunteers must have a Working with Children Check and complete a short Volunteer Ready Induction. Follow the steps below to get started as a volunteer.
There are several on‑campus ways to volunteer at RMIT. These roles help you build leadership skills, support your peers and contribute to the student community.
Becoming the president, secretary, treasurer, or director of a student club is a wonderful opportunity to gain hands on experience, create a valuable network and build your leadership skills before joining the work force.
Peer mentors help other students build their academic confidence via mentoring in specific courses whilst developing essential skills in communication and leadership. If you're eligible for this volunteering program, you will receive an invitation to join.
Get involved with RMIT University Student Union, meet people and develop essential professional and personal skills.
In2Science STEM Peer Mentoring – In2science places RMIT students studying in science, engineering and health into high schools as peer mentors
Each semester, you can meet a range of community organisations at the RMIT Volunteer Expo.
Foodbank provide food relief to 2,844 frontline charities and 3,379 school breakfast programs. Last year alone, they sourced enough food for 92 million meals.
In the last 12 months, 3.7 million households in Australia struggled to put food on their table.
The Brunswick Tool Library is a volunteer-run, membership funded community organisation in Brunswick, Victoria.
Their goal is to promote and support DIY, gardening and repair projects in their community by providing tools, resources, and a forum for the sharing of knowledge and expertise.
Wattle is a youth-led charity that brings young people together to make a real difference in their local communities. From native revegetation projects to park cleanups and workshops, they're all about action, connection, and fun.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, simply known as Lifeblood, is a branch of the Australian Red Cross responsible for the collection, testing and distribution of blood and biological products in Australia.
CHASE is a not-for-profit that delivers educational programs to empower young Victorians to lead healthier lives. Volunteer mentors deliver workshops in high schools and guide students through community health projects.
Through this work, CHASE strengthens health literacy and inspires positive social impact in under-resourced communities across Melbourne’s western suburbs.
Australian Red Cross exists to support people in their most difficult moments. With 111 years’ experience and a nationwide community of 16,000+ members and volunteers, they act locally and connect globally to deliver what’s needed, when it’s needed most.
From emergency support, critical blood donations, migration services and community resilience, to international capacity building and promoting respect for the laws of war, Australian Red Cross continue to stand beside and treat every human with dignity.
Volunteers are the driving force behind Bicycle Network and play a core role in everything the organisation does, from serving the board to delivering events, collecting data and connecting Bicycle Network with bike riders across the country.
Bicycle Network's volunteer opportunities are genuine and varied. Whether you're just starting out at university and looking to gain experience, keen to contribute your skills, or wanting to give something back to the community, the organisation welcomes new volunteers to its team.
Sole Motive is one of Melbourne’s biggest running event organisers, hosting a variety of events throughout the year. They bring the running community together and create inclusive and engaging experiences for participants of all levels.
Volunteers play a vital role, with opportunities to help on-site, support events on course and contribute to the success of every event Sole Motive runs.
Melbourne City Council is the local government body responsible for the municipality of Melbourne. Its elected Council consists of a lord mayor, a deputy lord mayor and nine councillors.
Community members can spend more time in their local area, meet new people and gain new skills and experience by volunteering with the City of Melbourne.
The City of Melbourne offers six volunteer programs with more than 800 volunteers, providing plenty of opportunities to get involved.
Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) is Victoria’s peak organisation representing people with Down syndrome and their families.
DSV advocates with and for people with Down syndrome to ensure they have access to the same opportunities, supports and community activities as other Victorians. The organisation works toward a society where people with Down syndrome are valued and enjoy full social and economic inclusion.
In line with RMIT’s Child Safe Framework, all volunteers are required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) before commencing volunteer activities at RMIT.
A Working with Children Check is free for volunteers.
You can apply for a free WWCC, renew your card or check the status of your application via the Working with Children Check Victoria.
Before beginning any RMIT Student Life volunteer activities, you'll be sent a Volunteer Ready Induction email which will contain everything you need to get started as a volunteer. Your training will involve completing a short LinkedIn Learning module designed specifically for RMIT Student Life volunteers. All RMIT students have automatic access to LinkedIn Learning.
Program specific training may also be required and will be outlined by each program.
Many RMIT student volunteers participate in more than one volunteer program. RMIT provides a standardised Volunteer Ready Induction, designed to prepare you for success during your time as a volunteer with a range of Student Life programs. The topics covered will develop your knowledge of communication, safety, inclusion, and student leadership, all of which are highly sought-after skills in the current job market.
The 43-minute induction is broken down into six easy to watch short videos, which you can listen to it at your convenience or while you are on the move.
Once you have completed your induction, you may be provided with additional training specific to your volunteer program(s).
All student volunteers who complete the Volunteer Ready Induction and a volunteer activity will be eligible to receive an official RMIT certificate of recognition.
You can get recognition for your volunteering experience through RMIT Plus - a structured program that helps you develop the skills valued by employers.
Individual programs may also have their own recognition activities.
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