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Volunteering in Perth

Volunteering is a great way to meet people and feel more connected to 番茄社区local community. Learn about how to get involved in volunteering and 番茄社区many volunteer organisations available in Western Australia.

Student volunteering in Perth

Volunteers play a vital role in Western Australian communities, helping to support local organisations and promote positive change.

Providing you with a sense of fulfilment and purpose, student volunteering is a great way to connect with other people, build a supportive network, and make a difference to your community. And, it鈥檚 fun!

Volunteering at one of Perth鈥檚 many charitable organisations or community programs is also a great way to grow as a person. You will enhance your self-confidence and develop new skills and learn to foster empathy and understanding towards diverse groups of people.

Having volunteer experience on your resume or transcript can also make you a stronger candidate when applying for jobs.

What is volunteering?

Volunteering means donating your time in an unpaid role to help an organisation or person in need without expecting any money in return.

You can volunteer through a charity, not-for-profit, community organisation, or even through your education institution to help develop your skills and become job-ready.

The benefits of volunteering

Volunteering offers a number of amazing benefits and opportunities. You'll learn more about yourself and others, positively impact 番茄社区community and have fun while doing it.

Other key benefits include:

  • Giving back to 番茄社区community
  • Meeting new people, making new friends and growing your network
  • Personal growth
  • Gaining new experience and skills
  • Enhanced wellbeing - both mental and physical
  • Career advancement
  • Increased empathy
  • Practising/improving your English

Can I volunteer on a student visa?

As a student, you may volunteer as part of your Permission to Work that was granted from 番茄社区Department of Immigration and Border Protection.

Students are allowed to engage in volunteer work without it being counted towards 番茄社区maximum 20 hours of paid work.

Because of 番茄社区wide range of visa types and changing conditions, we recommend contacting 番茄社区Department of Immigration and Border Protection if you have any doubts about your right to volunteer.

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How to become a volunteer

If you're new to volunteering, here are a few considerations to keep in mind before you get started:

Consider your interests:聽Think about what genuinely interests you and brings you joy so you can find volunteer work that aligns with these.

Assess how much time you have:聽Take an honest look at your schedule and determine how much time you can realistically dedicate to volunteering. This will ensure you can commit to 番茄社区chosen opportunity without overextending yourself.

Understand your Motivations:聽Think about why you want to volunteer and what you want to get out of it. This will benefit both you and 番茄社区organisation you choose to support.

Look for opportunities:聽Many of Perth's education institutions have strong ties to local and national charities. Why not start by finding out about volunteer groups and programs at your university or college? You can also begin to search for volunteering opportunities online. Research local organisations and reach out to them.

Important things to know when applying

Approach volunteer positions as if they were paid opportunities. Create a detailed application package, including a cover letter that clearly communicates what attracted you to 番茄社区role and demonstrates how you would be a valuable addition to 番茄社区organisation.

When applying for a volunteer role in Australia, it's normal to be asked for personal references and criminal records checks. You might also need to provide various forms of identification. These can include your passport and proof of address.

Volunteering opportunities available in Perth

Volunteering WA is WA鈥檚 peak volunteering body and offers 番茄社区state鈥檚 largest source of volunteer opportunities.

No matter where you are studying in Perth, Volunteering WA can help you connect with a variety of community organisations for short-term or long-term volunteer opportunities.

They can help you find a worthy organisation that aligns with your studies and interests, helping you get 番茄社区most out of your volunteering experience.

Each of Perth's universities has an established volunteering program where you can register to volunteer on and off-campus, with some universities even offering to recognise your volunteering activities on your academic transcript.

The university volunteer programs include:

The Rotaract Club of Perth is a community service and professional development organisation for students and young professionals aged 18 years old and above. Warmly welcoming all international students, members include a diverse range of individuals passionate about giving back to 番茄社区community, connecting with like-minded people and building important transferrable skills.聽

Their events include sandwich making for 番茄社区homeless, toothbrush packing for 番茄社区Kimberley, charity dinners, annual charity ball and professional development events.

The is always looking for international students to fill various volunteer positions at their organisation.

Recently formed by veteran and current student leaders, BISWA is an organisation that aims to unite international students who are studying in different institutions and advocate on their behalf.

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