Volunteer

At USQ, there are many opportunities for you to become involved in volunteer work. Volunteering can provide you with many personal benefits, allowing you to: 

• use skills for a meaningful purpose
• learn a new skill or gain experience
• broaden your networks/ meet new people/ make friends
• improve your CV
• raise your appeal to potential employers.

Volunteer work will also contribute towards qualifying for the Phoenix Award.

If you are an international student, volunteering can also help you to:

• increase your employability skills
• improve your English language
• enhance your understanding of Australian workplace culture
• build links within the local community and increase your social connectedness
• build practical experience for your CV.

Volunteering opportunities

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available to students. If you would like further information, please contact the Careers and Employment Team (Student Services).

Community volunteer opportunities

There are also a number of resources that can provide you with useful information and assist you with locating volunteer positions within your local area:

• Go Volunteer
• Volunteering Queensland 
• Australian Volunteers 
• AusAid 
• Australian Council for International Development 

Industry Experience Program

The Industry Experience Program, coordinated by the Careers and Employment Team (Student Services), has been designed to assist students to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding of career opportunities.  This is a practical learning-based program that allows an organisation to host a student for unpaid industry experience.