The RMIT Volunteering Expo will inspire and empower you to get involved, create positive changes in your community and build experiences for your resume!
You will have the opportunity to learn about different causes, meet representatives from organizations, and find ways to get involved in their organisation.
Date: Thursday 6 August 2026
Time: 1–3pm
Location: Career Connect – Building 10, Level 4, Room 71 (City campus)
For additional job and career support, visit Career Connect.
Whether it’s everyday emergencies or in times of crisis, we’ve been providing vital food relief to vulnerable Victorians for over 95 years.
We believe everyone should have access to good quality food. We’re here for the everyday Australians who are going without.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
The Brunswick Tool Library is a volunteer-run, membership funded community organisation in Brunswick, Victoria.
Our goal is to promote and support DIY, gardening and repair projects in our community by providing tools, resources, and a forum for the sharing of knowledge and expertise.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
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, we're all about action, connection, and fun. Join us to learn new skills, make friends, and help create a greener, brighter future!
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
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.
Volunteers are a vital part of blood donation. They make every donor feel welcome. They keep things running smoothly. And they keep the donors well fed.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
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, we 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, we continue to stand beside and treat every human with dignity.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
Bicycle Network is one of Australia’s largest cycling organisations, working to make riding easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone. Our iconic events—Around the Bay and the Great Vic Bike Ride—bring thousands of people together to experience the joy of cycling, supported by an incredible community of volunteers who help deliver safe, welcoming, and memorable experiences for all.
Whether you’re looking to build experience, meet new people, or give back to the community, volunteering with Bicycle Network is a rewarding way to make a real impact.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
Thorne Harbour Health’s Volunteer Program engages more than 600 volunteers across Victoria and South Australia who contribute thousands of hours each year to support LGBTIQ+ communities and people living with HIV. Volunteers play a vital role across a wide range of programs, including community events, peer support, administration, fundraising, hospitality, and health promotion activities.
The program is committed to creating meaningful, inclusive, and rewarding volunteering opportunities that empower people to connect with their community while making a positive impact.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
St Joseph's Outreach Services is a non-for-profit organisation based in South Yarra. We offer transitional housing, food relief, practical support, and community services to individuals and families experiencing hardship.
Through our Food Store and community garden, we support vulnerable members of the local community while fostering social connection and wellbeing.
Join us to build your life and work skills, while meeting new people in your community.
Currently recruiting international and domestic students for:
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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