Volunteer Testimonials

Hear from Monash staff and students who are dedicating their time and skills to make a positive impact in their communities.  Dive in and be inspired!
Volunteering in Practice (MON2000)

"It was just an incredible experience."

Hear from student, Tia Yiannoudes, as she shares her experience of being a Peer Mentor whilst undertaking Volunteering in Practice (MON2000).

Community Volunteering Days

"I love knowing that I helped make a difference to people's lives. It's a very fulfilling experience."

- Student volunteer

Community Volunteering Days bring together staff and students from across Monash University to support our local communities.

More volunteer testimonials:

"It was really moving to see just how impactful the work we did was! The bundles I made were taken almost immediately to families in need. This was a great opportunity to help out the community." - (student volunteer)

"glad to help out and actually do something tangible to help those in disadvantaged situations.........Got to meet a few new friends too!!" - (student volunteer)

"It was great to be able to give our time to do something that has such a tangible effect - just the visual of how much we packed was amazing! It's great that Monash supports these activities and that we are part of an organisation that supports the wider Monash community." - (staff volunteer)

Volunteering in Practice (MON2000)

"It wasn't really so much about what I got out of it but what I gave to others. That was really the most important thing for me with volunteering."

"My highlights were being able to see the positive effects of my volunteering experience on others. Seeing a smile on those who I had helped was really rewarding. Also just meeting new people.

Volunteering is so much fun and you are helping a community. My placement didn't even feel like I was working because I enjoyed it so much."

- Shana, Nairm Marr Djambana volunteer.
BlazeAid

"It is without doubt, one of the best experiences that we've had at Monash University and it's something that we'd recommend to anyone who wishes to make a difference and learn along the way."

- Omila, Engineering and Commerce student

BlazeAid is an student-led organisation that helps individuals after natural disasters. In 2022, they focused on rebuilding fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed by the recent floods.

Volunteering in Practice (MON2000)

"This was rewarding as it strengthened my feelings of belonging at Monash and brought me happiness."

"I wanted to volunteer as a Monash Peer Mentor for I find university to be isolating at times, and wanted to make university less isolating for the new art students starting their undergraduate journey at Monash university. I volunteer my time as I feel that it is important to make a positive impact, whether that be on the environment, local community, or in my case, on the lives and university experience of my mentees.

It was rewarding to see them develop and grow within the span of 12 weeks. For this reason, seeing my mentees settle into university life within our final meeting was a memorable moment for me, and the highlight of my volunteering experience.

I have learned so much and experienced so much joy during this volunteering experience....volunteering as a peer mentor was such a joy as I was able to get to know all of my mentees and help them on their educational journeys. It was great to hear all about their lives, dreams, aspirations and courses."

- Milena,  Peer Mentor volunteer