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Be part of a fantastic team who support student life at SCU!

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Complete the required training

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As an SCU Vollie you can...

Receive gift cards for your favourite retailers

Develop skills in communication, decision-making, and leadership

Meet new friends from all walks of life

Get discounts on SCU events and programs

Pursue paid employment at SCU

Collect exclusive SCU merchandise

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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

Summer Term Orientation

Support the delivery of Summer Term Orientation at our three main campuses.

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Summer Term Welcome Week

Welcome students back to campus for Summer Term as part of the Welcome Week team.

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Term 1 Orientation

Help to deliver our biggest Orientation of the year!

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Esports

Get involved with our UniLife Esports Program!

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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

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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Summer Term Orientation

Orientation is an opportunity to welcome commencing students to SCU. The cohort attends a number of workshops and introductory sessions so they feel confident starting their study.

As a Summer Term Orientation Vollie, you will...

  • Be a friendly face to welcome new students to SCU
  • Ensure attendees are registered upon arrival
  • Support student groups to navigate campus between workshops
  • Hand out freebies and food to students
Shifts available
Location Date Time
Coffs Harbour campus Monday, 12 January 2026 09:00-13:00 AEDT
13:00-17:00 AEDT
Gold Coast campus Monday, 12 January 2026 09:00-13:00 AEST
13:00-17:00 AEST
Lismore campus Monday, 12 January 2026 09:00-13:00 AEDT
13:00-17:00 AEDT

 

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Summer Term Welcome Week

The Welcome Week stall pops up on campus in Week 1. Students who drop by can receive food, merch, and other freebies to welcome them back for another term at SCU.

As a Welcome Week Vollie, you will...

  • Operate the Welcome Week stall 
  • Distribute that day's freebies and food to students
  • Help with set-up, pack-down, and everything in between
Shifts available
Location Date Time
Coffs Harbour campus Thursday, 15 January 2026 11:30-14:30 AEDT
Gold Coast campus Tuesday, 13 January 2026 09:00-11:00 AEST
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 09:00-11:00 AEST
Lismore campus Thursday, 15 January 2026 11:30-14:30 AEDT

 

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Term 1 Orientation

In Term 1 2026, SCU will be delivering their biggest Orientation yet. Be a part of the fun and help welcome commencing students to the SCU community!

As an Orientation Vollie, you will...

  • Be a friendly face to welcome new students to SCU
  • Ensure students are registered upon arrival
  • Support groups to navigate campus between workshops
  • Chat with students to help ease their nerves
  • Help to deliver the campus expo
Shifts available
Location Date Time
Coffs Harbour campus Monday, 2 March 2026 08:00-14:00 AEDT
Gold Coast campus Tuesday, 3 March 2026 08:00-14:00 AEST
Wednesday, 4 March 2026 08:00-14:00 AEST
Lismore campus Tuesday, 3 March 2026 08:00-14:00 AEDT

 

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Esports

UniLife is seeking students to support its rapidly growing Esports Program. This is your chance to get some hands-on experience within the esports community!

As an Esports Vollie, you will...

  • Supervise university esports equipment
  • Facilitate friendly esports play between students 
  • Set up and pack down esports equipment at pop-up stalls around campus

 

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
Online & Metro campuses Ongoing and flexible 1-6 hours per week

 

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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
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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

 

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Contact the SCU Vollies team

studentvolunteer@scu.edu.au