Co-curricular (Volunteer) Programs
The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences run a number of co-curricular programs. The aim of these not for credit programs is to provide students with voluntary workplace experience over and above the requirements of their course.
Objectives
The program will develop students knowledge and skills:
- through supervised practice in areas directly relevant to their course; or
- by contributing to the delivery of services that promote health or ease suffering.
The program will also broaden students' personal and professional perspectives on social issues within the context of health services.
What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible to apply, students must have completed 48 credit points in a course offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. Students must be currently enrolled in:
- the second, third or fourth year of an undergraduate course (except MBBS & MD); or
- a postgraduate diploma/certificate/masters course; or
- the third, fourth or fifth year of the MBBS or MD program.
- there may be additional requirements depending on the co-curricular program
What Programs are available?
Program | Details |
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Collaborative Indo-Pacific Health Care Program - 2023 | Program Title (AHEGS): Collaborative Indo-Pacific Health Care Program Program Description (AHEGS): Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences students enrolled in this program design and participate in voluntary workplace experience that broadens personal and professional perspectives on social issues in the context of health services. Student participation develops skills that enhance employability: communication, teamwork, leadership, appreciation of cultural diversity and problem solving. They will also gain an understanding of the workplace culture and multidisciplinary team environments. Enrolled students have participated in diverse activities including health service delivery in remote Australia, working with local NGOs, and delivering health services overseas. Program Information This program involves a three-week interprofessional health study tour program for students to visit and learn about healthcare in the Indo-Pacific region. The initiative is supported by New Colombo Plan funding for eligible students. Students will spend time engaging with local culture, history and healthcare organisations, gaining invaluable regional health context, intercultural and collaborative experience to broaden understanding for future healthcare practice and deepen personal and professional development. Location: Cambodia Unit Set Code: CC-ACT1003 |
Research internship program (Psychology) (2023) | Program Title (AHEGS): Research internship program within the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health Program Description (AHEGS): Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences students enrolled in this program volunteer to undertake a research internship program for up to 80 hours which aims to raise awareness of careers in research and improve students’ research and employability skills. Program Information Location: Turner Institute Unit Set Code: CC-INV1002 |
Voluntary workplace activities that support community health (2023) | Program Title (AHEGS): Voluntary workplace activities that support community health Program Description (AHEGS): Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences students enrolled in this program design and participate in voluntary workplace experience that broadens personal and professional perspectives on social issues in the context of health services. Student participation develops skills that enhance employability: communication, teamwork, leadership, appreciation of cultural diversity and problem solving. They will also gain an understanding of the workplace culture and multidisciplinary team environments. Enrolled students have participated in diverse activities including health service delivery in remote Australia, working with local NGOs, and delivering health services overseas. Program Information Degree/Disciplines eligible to apply: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) Unit Set Code: CC-ACT1003 |
What do I need to do to undertake a co-curricular(volunteering) program?
To participate, students must submit a Co-curricular Application form* or apply using the process listed for the program. At least a month before commencement of the program students must:
- Ensure all your mandatory compliance requirements (police check, working with children check, immunisations) are up to date (if required for the program).
- Arrange travel insurance if within Australia or for travel overseas look into the insurance provided by Monash Abroad.
- For voluntary placements there is Student Workplace Insurance and Student Accident Insurance.
- Check the Monash Abroad website for information on scholarships and funding (if travelling overseas).
- If the co-curricular program has not been developed by the School/Department the student will be required to develop a proposal and submit this along with the co-curricular application form to the course coordinator for approval and complete the Student Acknowledgement form for volunteering. Students must also arrange for the volunteering Agreement to be signed by the volunteering agency.
Students will be advised in writing of the outcome of their program.
What happens next?
Once approval has been granted you will be able to commence your volunteering program during the nominated period. The program(s) listed above are registered with Student Futures. Log into the Student Futures website to add this activity to your employability record and receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.
At the conclusion of your volunteering program you must:
- Provide a “Confirmation of completion” statement signed by the supervisor at the volunteering agency, stating that the required hours of the volunteering activity has been completed.
- Submit a 500 word report of the experience to your course coordinator within 2 weeks of completing the volunteering activity
Your participation in the program will be included on your Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS).
Further Information
Check your Moodle site for information or contact your School/Department: www.ask.monash
Staff information
Process information can be found here: Co-Curricular Business Process.