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Student Engagement

Communiteer’s mission is to help those who want to do good do it together.

We support Education Institutions to leverage volunteering as a driver of student engagement, and university and societal outcomes.

  • Work-Integrated Learning

  • Student Engagement & Wellbeing

  • Careers & Employability

  • Sustainability & Social Impact

  • Industry Engagement
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For Students

What we do

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Volunteering Facilitation

Delivery of volunteering programs and events, including recruitment, student engagement, and recognition.

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  Capacity   Building

Delivering experiences with facilitators for skill-building, networking and meaningful impact on communities.

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Cross-Sector Partnerships

Management and co-design of partnerships with professional industry and For-purpose Organisations.

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Communications & Reporting

Promotional materials for student engagement and reporting aligned to student learning outcomes.

The Student Journey

Our range of programs and support services leverage volunteering to enhance student engagement and enrich their study experience.

Arrive

Belonging & Inspiration

Navigating new environments, establishing social networks and adapting to the university system.

Thrive

Getting Involved

Seeking experiences to broaden their horizons and evolve their studies into engaged scholarship.

Succeed

Preparing for Work

Refining their transferable skills and increasing employability through work-relevant experience.

Our Programs

  • Local Legends

    One day, curated and facilitated local group volunteering. An accessible and fun way to participate in social good and develop skills and connections.

  • Young Changemakers

    Using our Mobile App, students receive training, join opportunities, track their progress, interact with others and grow their impact record as a community.

  • Community Leaders

    Supported training and guidance to empower volunteers to form peer groups and lead action around a cause and opportunity of their choice.

  • Airport Welcome Desk

    International students welcome and support at arriving students at NSW International Airports, while building confidence and communication skills.

  • Buddy Program

    Newly arrived international students are matched with experienced international students who study or live nearby to be a guide to settling into local life.

  • Local Service

    For international students to get involved in the community, build their knowledge of Australian culture and gain volunteering experience for their resume.

Our Initiatives

Collaborating across education, community, business and government sectors, we leverage student volunteering to enrich the student experience and to build a sustainable volunteering ecosystem.

Communiteer is working with the Department of Social Services to replenish our national volunteer pool by providing young people with a meaningful first-time volunteering experience.

Increase student engagement with meaningful connections, enrich their lived experience, and enhance their employability.

  • Accessible by domestic & international students

  • Catered to all levels of volunteering experience

  • Structured and outsourced programs, ready to go

  • Federally endorsed & subsidised, low-risk model

Related Programs:

  • Local Legends

  • Young Changemakers

  • Community Legends

Communiteer is partnering with Study NSW to design and deliver student volunteering programs and support services to create a holistic experience for international students.

Enhance the experience and outcomes for international students studying in NSW, and strengthen the international education system.

  • Personalised experience for international students

  • Practical & purposeful use of time

  • Established programs, ready to scale

  • Cost effective, co-contribution model

Related Programs:

  • Welcome Desk

  • Buddy Program

  • Local Service

Contact Us

To learn more about our student engagement programs and initiatives, reach out to our team:

Our Work in Student Engagement

Study NSW International Student Welcome Desk

In partnership with Study NSW, Communiteer coordinates volunteers for the Welcome Desk at Sydney and Newcastle Airports to provide support for arriving students, build confidence in their communications skills and connect with other international students.

UNSW Business School Hackathon

Communiteer partnered with the UNSW Business School to support community organisations with a skilled volunteering hackathon. Students collaborated with the guidance of corporate facilitators, to ideate and scope solutions to the provided problem statements.

LEAD with Western Sydney University

Together with the City of Parramatta and Western Sydney University, Communiteer connected students with volunteering opportunities to develop their leadership skills, while creating a positive impact in the community. Meet student volunteers, Payal Shah and Sabrina Young.

Thien and the Michael Hughes Foundation

Thien, a student from Western Sydney University, volunteered through our Pathway to Employment Program with the Michael Hughes Foundation. Together, they taught the residents of Melrose Park the basics of CPR and how to use a defibrillator.