Volunteering in Practice Unit

Volunteering in Practice (MON2000) is a 6-credit point elective unit that is open to students in eligible courses across all faculties at Monash University.

The unit is focused on developing your confidence and capacity to make a positive impact on society through participating in and leading, volunteering activities.

Through this unit, you will explore conceptual frameworks and ideas that relate to volunteering work, while also exploring ways you may apply these in practice.

To satisfy the requirements of the Volunteering in Practice unit, you will undertake a minimum of 24 hours of volunteering in an approved organisation, as well as completing the online module and assessments. This unit is assessed as Pass Grade Only (PGO).

To be eligible for Volunteering in Practice (MON2000) you must be:

• Enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree (check the list below)
• Have 6 credit points available for a level 2 elective unit
• Be in your second or third year of study

Eligible degrees:

The below list provides a guide to possibly eligible degrees.  For confirmation and course advice, please speak to Monash Connect

How to enrol:

1. VIEW the handbook

2. ENROL through WES using unit code MON2000 (for assistance with unit enrolment or course advice, contact Monash Connect)

Enrolment dates:

• Semester 1 2026 (enrolments close 27th Feb)
• Semester 2 2026  (enrolments close 24th July)

3. FIND a volunteering activity from those listed on the Volunteering Opportunities page

Prior to the start of the semester in which you are enrolled, you will need to have secured an eligible volunteering activity, chosen from those listed on the Volunteering Opportunities page.

4. REGISTER your volunteer activity

Once you have secured your volunteering activity, sign the relevant agreement below:

• Community partner volunteering activities - submit the online student acknowledgement form.
• MSA and MONSU Caulfield - submit the online student acknowledgement form.
• Peer Mentoring, Access Mentoring, Monash Virtual School and Student Communities Advisers - fill out this form.

How do I find a volunteer experience?

This unit allows you to pick a volunteering activity that aligns with your personal values and interests. Choose from one of the eligible opportunities listed on the Volunteering Opportunities page.  Volunteering opportunities not listed on the page cannot be used towards the unit.

Are all of the volunteering activities on the Volunteering Opportunities page eligible to count towards MON2000?

All volunteering is valuable, however, not all volunteering opportunities meet the requirements of the elective unit. Make sure you select an opportunity that specifically states it can count towards Volunteering in Practice (MON2000).

The activities that don't meet the unit requirements are still fantastic opportunities to learn new skills and to help others, so we highly recommend you get involved in these in an extra-curricular capacity.

Who are the Community Partners listed on the website?

Community Partners are verified organisations that we've connected with that are making a genuine difference in the local communities around our campuses!

They are all registered not-for-profit and charitable organisations that are keen to have Monash students contribute to their important work.

The assessment structure for Volunteering in Practice (MON2000) is as follows:

1. Pre-volunteering reflection (500 words)
2. Practice journal x 4 posts (300 words each)
3. Impact presentation (1500 word research paper and 4-5 minute video)

Note:

• All assessments are Pass Grade Only (PGO). For more information on pass grades and their contribution to WAM, read here.
• To pass this unit, you must satisfactorily complete all assessments and undertake 24 hours of volunteering.

Learn more about this exciting new unit at the upcoming Information Session.

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