Volunteer with us
Volunteering is a great way to take action towards sustainability and contribute positively to the University community. Our volunteer opportunities offer students the chance to learn about waste education, promote sustainable habits, make friends, and engage with people across the University on topics around sustainability.
Why become a Sustainability Volunteer?
- Your volunteered hours can count towards a Melbourne Plus Sustainability Advocacy credential
- Make a real difference by contributing to practical sustainability initiatives across campus
- Become an advocate for sustainability and encourage others to make more sustainable choices
- Gain practical skills in engagement, data collection, biodiversity monitoring and event operations
- Learn more about sustainability and the actions we can take to reduce our environmental impact
- Contribute to biodiversity research by becoming a citizen scientist
- Meet like-minded students and staff and connect with the University's sustainability community
- Build experience and skills that can support your future study and career
Roles may include:
- Waste Warrior – Support waste diversion at large-scale events by monitoring bins, minimising contamination and engaging with attendees to provide clear guidance on correct waste disposal.
- Choose to Reuse Volunteer – Assist with regular stocktakes and audits of reusable crockery and cutlery to support with tracking the availability and effectiveness of the program.
- Citizen Science Volunteer – Record sightings of fauna and fungi on campus through iNaturalist, helping both researchers and practitioners to better understand, protect and support native species- including those that call our campuses home!
- Planting Volunteer – Get your hands dirty and help the Grounds Team to plant trees and plants on campus.
*Students can either submit 20 iNaturalist observations or complete 10 hours of volunteer activities.
FAQs
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Sign up for the volunteer mailing list and join the UoM Sustainability Volunteers Network to learn about volunteer opportunities.
You do not require any experience to become a volunteer, simply a passion for making a positive change!
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Depending on the activities you sign up for, a volunteer “shift” can take 1-8 hours. You will be free to choose the opportunities you sign up for, but to be eligible for Melbourne Plus, you must complete at least 10 hours of voluntary engagement.
Available positions
Sign up to the sustainability volunteers mailing list to be notified when volunteer positions become available.