Student Volunteering

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How to become an SCU Vollie

Register your interest

Complete the required training

Start volunteering

Join the SCU Vollies program

Are you looking to connect with like-minded individuals? Your future uni crew awaits!

Become a Vollie to develop both personal and professional skills while making an impact on the SCU community.

Benefits of volunteering include...

  • Developing skills in communication, decision making, and leadership to help you land that dream job
  • Receiving gift cards that can be used at over 135 retailers
  • Opportunities to progress into paid employment at SCU
  • Being part of a fantastic team supporting SCU students
  • Access to exclusive SCU merch 
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“I had the best time volunteering with Orientation this year! I met new friends and had so much fun. I can't wait to do it again!”

Upcoming opportunities

Social Media Crew

Love creating engaging content? UniLife is looking for enthusiastic students to join their volunteer Social Media Crew!

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Sports Crew

Get involved with our UniLife Social Sport events as part of the Sports Crew!

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SCU Mates

Connect with commencing students to offer non-academic support and help them settle into life at SCU.

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Social Media Crew

Are you passionate about social media and love creating engaging content? With the Social Media Crew, you will have the chance to brainstorm ideas, create fun posts, reels and stories, and showcase your creativity while building valuable skills.

As a Social Media Crew Vollie, you will...

  • Collaborate with the team to brainstorm creative ideas for social media content
  • Create engaging posts, videos, and stories across various platforms 
  • Assist in planning and scheduling content to maintain a consistent online presence
  • Help monitor and respond to audience interactions and comments 
  • Stay up-to-date with current social media trends and incorporate them into content
  • Work with other team members to promote events and initiatives 

Whether you're a pro or just starting out, we’d love to have you on board - click the link below to see UniLife's recent content. If you think you'd fit right in, please send them a message on Instagram.

Shifts available
Location Date Time
Coffs Harbour campus Ongoing and flexible 2-5 hours per week
Gold Coast campus Ongoing and flexible 2-5 hours per week
Lismore campus Ongoing and flexible 2-5 hours per week

 

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Sports Crew

UniLife is looking for students to support their various social sports programs.

As a Sports Crew Vollie, you will...

  • Assist with arrival administration, settling in students, and supporting the sporting requirements of related competitions
  • Assist with the promotion of any activity relating to the event/program through UniLife social media
  • Promote a cooperative, inclusive, and fun sporting experience
  • Organise and attend weekly activities according to the social sport calendar
  • Document any injury or behavioural concerns
  • Other duties as assigned or needed

UniLife have different sports on offer every term, and are always open to adding more - click the link below to see what's available. If you think you'd fit right in, please send them a message on Instagram.

Shifts available
Location Date Time
Coffs Harbour campus Ongoing and flexible 1-6 hours per week
Gold Coast campus Ongoing and flexible 1-6 hours per week
Lismore campus Ongoing and flexible 1-6 hours per week

 

UniLife sports programs Contact UniLife
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SCU Mates

SCU Mates is a peer mentoring program that connects new students with the university community to ensure they feel welcomed and supported.

As an SCU Mates Mentor, you will...

  • Connect with commencing first-year undergraduate students (Mentees) either online or on campus - whatever works best for you!
  • Provide non-academic support and advice
  • Share experiences and tips to help new students settle into their studies
  • Refer new students to support services - training is provided.

SCU Mates is an ongoing opportunity available to all students who have completed at least two terms of study at SCU.

Learn more

Express your interest to be a volunteer

Get in contact with the Vollies team

studentvolunteer@scu.edu.au