Volunteer with us
Volunteer with the Sustainability Team and gain a Melbourne Plus Sustainability Advocacy credential.
Why become a Sustainability Volunteer?
- Your volunteered hours can count towards a Melbourne Plus Sustainability Advocacy credential
- Make a real difference and become an advocate for sustainability
- Gain practical knowledge in engagement, data collection, biodiversity monitoring and event operations
- 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.
Want to hear about new opportunities as they become available?