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.
Explore some of the volunteer programs RMIT Student Life has to offer and sign up to start your volunteering journey.
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.
Get hands on experience in photography, videography, live-streaming, commentary, podcasting, journalism, graphic design, social media production and so much more.
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.
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 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.
Each semester, you can meet a range of community organisations at the RMIT Volunteer Expo.
Details are added closer to the date, so keep an eye out for this event!
Some of the organisations who regularly attend and have ongoing opportunities include:
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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