In the job market today, employers value graduates who are well-rounded, flexible, multi-skilled and knowledgeable. They seek graduates who have transferrable skills to complement their excellent academic results, and who can contribute to their goals in varied ways.
While you are studying with us, why not take advantage of the many opportunities available for you to get involved with programs that will extend your learning opportunities, connect you to communities, and enhance your employability? Some options are listed below.
In2science - peer mentoring in schools
Are you passionate about science, technology, engineering & maths (STEM)?
In2science places university science, technology, engineering and maths students as volunteer mentors in year 7 - 10 classes at low socioeconomic schools. Mentors work as role models to encourage high school students to relate science and maths to their real lives and interests.
As a mentor, you will develop your communication & organization skills, enhance your resume, get a taste for the science/maths classroom, and encourage the next generation of STEM students!
The Science Experience
Every January, year 9-10 students experience life as a University of Melbourne STEM student with lectures, lab experiments, and hands-on experiences run by top-ranking academics.
As a Science Experience volunteer, you will help coordinate the program, act as tour guides, STEM role models, and get to take part in the amazing activities while being a friendly, welcoming face for all the participants.
Science Roadshow
Science Delivery is a hands-on opportunity to share your passion for science with high school students across Victoria.
You will be trained to present exciting shows, interactive workshops and share your science story to encourage school students to continue their science journey.
Science Student Peer Mentors
As a mentor with the Melbourne Peer Mentor Program, you will play an important role in helping new students transition to life at the University of Melbourne. Become a Faculty of Science Peer Mentor and gain leadership skills by sharing your experiences with your mentees.
Science Student Ambassadors
Do you want to gain invaluable skills, boost your resume and build your social and professional networks? The Faculty’s Student Ambassador Program gives you the opportunity to do all of this while making a positive impact on your student community.
Data Science Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
Are you completing the Master of Data Science program? You can be a part of the Data Science peer-to-peer mentoring program, as either a Mentor, or a Mentee.
Melbourne Plus
From 2022, Melbourne Plus will recognise your involvement in a range of activities that build your skills in areas such as leadership, community engagement, sustainability and innovation. Melbourne Plus is designed around completing capability-growing activities and being recognised for your development with a digital credential that can be seen by your networks.
More volunteering and leadership opportunities
- Equity and student engagement initiatives - the University's number one place for helping students find community and University-based experiences
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) - a scheme designed to give undergraduate students an early opportunity to experience real life in a research laboratory and gain insight into careers in biomedical research
- MULT20012 Community Volunteering for Change - This subject gives students the opportunity to broaden their academic experience by getting involved in community volunteering projects and work placements. This subject is available as breadth for BSc students