Universities
Communiteer is a social enterprise with a mission to connect, engage and mobilise students
to participate in their communities.
Our expertise lies in volunteer engagement and community activation. Within the Education Sector, we find innovative ways to embed volunteering opportunities into student engagement programs to better deliver on desirable student outcomes.
Opportunities
Leave it to us to locate and coordinate community partners and volunteering activities.
Engagement
We’ll provide guidance in activating student awareness and participation.
Outcomes
Together, we’ll co-design programs and activities to align learning and strategic objectives.
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The Student Journey
Our range of programs and support services leverage volunteering to create a holistic student experience. We’ve divided this journey into 3 key phases:
Arrive
Years 1-2: Belonging & Inspiration
Navigating new environments, establishing social networks and adapting to the university system.
Thrive
Years 2-3: Getting Involved
Seeking experiences to broaden their horizons and evolve their studies into engaged scholarship.
Succeed
Years 3+: Preparing for Work
Refining their transferable skills and increasing employability through work-relevant experience.
Let’s get started
Get in touch to learn more about our student engagement programs for universities!
The business case for volunteering.
We work with education institutions to increase student engagement, enhance student employability and create greater social impact.
Wellbeing & Connection
- Social engagement
- Cultural immersion
- Self-confidence
- Self-exploration
Skill & Knowledge Building
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Project management
Real-world Experience
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Professional networking
- Workplace readiness
Volunteering for Real-World Experience
Thien Truong
You get to meet so many wonderful people working in an amazing team. It's been such a lovely journey. It feels really nice to give back to the community.
Payal Shah
It was very rewarding. I felt like I had given back to the Community; I felt useful, especially because the purpose was so strong... I had a lot of fun, [and] I got a lot out of it.
Sabrina Young
I really enjoyed volunteering! I'm able to help out my local community and develop those transferable skills that I can apply to my future career.
City of Parramatta & 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.
Thien & the Michael Hughes Foundation
Meet Thien, a student from Western Sydney University who has volunteered through our Pathway to Employment Program. Together with Thien, they taught the residents of Melrose Park the basics of CPR and how to use a defibrillator.