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RMIT Volunteer Programs
Participation in volunteer programs can be counted towards the Future Edge program. Future Edge is a University wide employability program that gives you recognition for on and off campus co-curricular activities and helps you build key employability skills.
Visit the Future Edge website to find out more about how to get involved.
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SLAMs is about students helping other students to achieve. SLAMs are volunteer students who have received a High Distinction or Distinction in any of the relevant courses. Mentors offer two hours per week during the semester from weeks 4 to 11. SLAMs support students across a range of Colleges – see the list below for more details. |
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| Business IT and Logistics HDR Mentoring Program | PhD students volunteer as academic mentors to assist newly commencing HDR candidates to connect with their peers and succeed at their study. In order to be eligible, you must have successfully completed your Confirmation of Candidature and be no further than the last six months of your candidature/submission date. |
| Chinese languages | Chinese native speaking RMIT students mentor students doing advanced/intensive Chinese language courses to extend their listening and speaking skills |
Intermediate and advanced students in French language classes mentor new students each week, assisting with specific language or study-related difficulties. |
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Advanced Japanese language students assist new students academically and build their confidence and motivation. |
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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. |
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Connects new international students with current students who volunteer as peer mentors. Peer mentors assist with transition into RMIT, the School and to life in Melbourne and provide academic mentoring support through drop in sessions and buddy support. |
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Mentors support students to be engaged with their academic work. |
Building and Construction students mentor students through tutorial and group-based learning to assist their studies. |
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Experienced students mentor other students in the Computer Science and Information Technology stream, assisting them with study problems in those courses. CSIT mentors provide one-on-one and small group support to students. |
Senior Civil Engineering students work as peer mentors to first year students during tutorial classes in CIVE 1187 Statics. |
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Aims to support first year students in their transition to university and the clinical workplace, and provide third year students with additional leadership skills development opportunities in their final year of the program |
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Students in senior years of Engineering degrees mentor Associate Degree students through tutorial and group-based learning to assist their transition to university level study. |
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| Experienced third and fourth year students assisting their peers to develop strong written, communication, and interpersonal skills. Also providing support with classroom material and preparation for clinical placement. | |
Chinese medicine mentoring program has been established since 2007. The purpose of running this program is to:
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High achieving later-year students of Laboratory Medicine provide drop-in mentoring and study assistance to new students in this academic program to assist their transition from secondary to tertiary study. |
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East Eng Mentor Program utilises the skills and knowledge of final year students to provide academic mentoring and transitional advice and referral to the students in large core Courses in 3rd year Engineering on the East Bundoora campus. |
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| Student-Staff Consultative Committees (SSCC) | In all schools across RMIT, student representatives provide feedback to staff on their academic programs to ensure high quality teaching and learning. Student representatives are elected by others in their study program and consult with their peers and attend at least four meetings with staff during the year. |
Student engagement
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Be the student face of RMIT! In this volunteer program students develop their confidence and communication skills through leading campus tours. They also play an interactive and communicative role in major RMIT events such as Orientation and Open Day, as well as at smaller initiatives throughout the year. |
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Become the student face and create a voice for the College of Business! Students will have the opportunity to volunteer by leading small campus tours, helping and supporting students and assisting the Student Enrichment Services team at various student events throughout the year to promote exciting opportunities to students. |
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Help new inbound and outbound students on their Global Experience journey! Open to students who have returned from a Global Experience Program, this program aims to help new inbound and outbound students get ready for their adventure. Improving their communication and leadership skills Ambassadors fill key roles during events such as Orientation, Information sessions and other events. |
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Sustainability Ambassadors will raise awareness of sustainability and the role of the Sustainability Committee at RMIT, develop student interest and build capacity for sustainability on campus and enhance skills in teamwork, project planning and implementation, communication and leadership. The program is open to all students and not just those studying sustainability. |
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| Mates at RMIT | Connects new students (international, rural/regional and interstate) with current students to assist with settling in Melbourne and RMIT. |
| The Compass Project | The Compass Project aims to support the welfare needs of RMIT students by providing friendly peer-to-peer assistance. Support is available through a drop-in space, as well as via regular outreach activities across all campuses. Volunteers studying social work, psychology or youth work provide the service and are presented with an opportunity to practise in their field of study. |
| RUSU Student Rights Volunteers | Student representatives act as members of appeal hearing panels to ensure the best interests of student appellants are upheld. |
Every RUSU Student Club is coordinated by a smaller group of dedicated, enthusiastic and highly capable annually elected Executive members. The RASCAL Program offers RUSU Club Executives formal University recognition and access to additional training and development opportunities. |
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| Student volunteers undertake a communications role to support the work of RUSU in promoting student welfare and life on campus. The Communications Collective develops promotional materials, online and social media content to support RUSU's programs and attend RUSU Activities and Events as photographers and videographers. | |
Student volunteers undertake roles as arts and culture collectives, members of the RMIT Creative Council and the creative funding assessment panel. |
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Student volunteers undertake roles as sporting club organisers, sports team managers and trainers, and as leaders for student trips and tours. |
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Volunteer members of RMIT Student Union (RUSU) organise events on campus for the student community. |
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| RMIT AIESEC | 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 organising RMIT AIESEC activities. |
In2science places RMIT students studying in science, engineering and health into high schools as peer mentors. Over 10 weekly visits per semester mentors build meaningful relationships with secondary students and their teachers in science and mathematics classes. Mentors help to engage students in these disciplines and inspire them to pursue STEM studies at school and beyond. More information and apply here. |
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RMIT Regional STEM |
Head out on the road for a week with a team of enthusiastic RMIT science, engineering and health students to visit primary and secondary schools in rural Victoria. Develop your science communication skills by delivering science shows and engaging workshops by day, and enjoy (RMIT funded) meals by night. Roadshows runs midyear and after exams. Time commitment: training, plus week-long trip. |
The Science Experience |
Every January, year 10 students come to campus for three days and experience university life first hand by attending lectures and practical sessions as part of The Science Experience. Be a part of facilitating interaction between a team of students and encourage enthusiasm around their time on campus. Contact Dr William Sullivan for more details: |
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 and involve them in practical activities using the latest technologies. Contact: |
Year 7-10 Connections |
Final year Discipline of Exercise Sciences students plan and deliver half-day programs (both in-school and at RMIT) providing information to Year 7 to10 secondary students about Physical Education and Exercise and Sport Science studies. |
| RMIT Experience Day | Experience daysExperience days are one-day events designed for school students in years 10, 11 and 12. They are another opportunity for school students to experience life on campus and run in the July school holidays. Be a part of facilitating interaction between a team of students and encouraging enthusiasm around their time on campus. Contact Dr William Sullivan for more details: |