We can’t understate the importance of volunteering as an international student.
Not only can volunteering be a great way to develop work-ready skills to help you find a job and boost your resume, it’s also perfect for meeting new people and connecting with the local community.
AusLEAP is an innovative program that connects international students in NSW with local, established community, charity, not-for-profit, and social enterprise organisations to undertake training and volunteering opportunities.
For Mupindishe, an international student at UNSW, the decision to volunteer through AusLEAP meant exploring outside of her comfort zone.
“I’m pretty introverted, but I wanted to step out and make friends and meet new people. [AusLEAP] seemed like a cool opportunity to do that whilst giving back to the community and making a difference.”
What is AusLEAP?
AusLEAP connected participants with local organisations to get hands-on experience addressing social and environmental causes. It was also the perfect opportunity to deepen participants’ understanding of the Australian workplace culture.
If you’re a bit intimidated by the thought of plunging into a volunteer experience, AusLEAP is on-hand to help! Participants received volunteering training through tailored workshops, so they were equipped with the skills and networks to build strong connections with locals, students and other volunteers.
Where could you volunteer?
From volunteering as a software programmer developing a game to event management for a not-for-profit organisation, there was a huge range of options available for participants.
When’s the next AusLEAP program?
Keep an eye on the Study NSW website for the next AusLEAP announcement so you can get involved!
