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Be an Orientation Host for O-Week 2013!

October 5, 2012 in Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

Applications close Sunday 14 October

The ‘Transition and Orientation Programs’ division of Student Services’ are currently seeking energetic, friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable students to volunteer for the 2013 Host Program. All students are encouraged apply – this is a great way to help new students settle into University life and also provides the opportunity for you to develop your leadership and organisational skills.

There are a number of other benefits to becoming an Orientation Host,

including:

  • Developing demonstrable and transferable skills in communication, leadership, time management, organisation and group facilitation, which will add value to your CV.
  • Meeting people and making new friends
  • Being part of a significant University event
  • Get a degree branded Host T-Shirt!
  • Thank you voucher!

Applications open on Monday 1 October 2012 and close on Sunday 14 October. To find out more information and to apply, please visit:

http://services.unimelb.edu.au/transition/volunteers/hostaccept

 

 

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Volunteering and getting involved

October 5, 2012 in Academic Enrichment, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Student Services

Each semester, International Student Services (ISS) train volunteers and student mentors to assist us with various events. Both local and international students are very welcome to be a part of our events. Volunteering helps you develop teamwork and communication skills. You get to meet people from around the world, form friendships and share your experiences with others. International Student Services is currently looking for volunteers for our global pre-departure briefings and 2013 Orientation and Transition activities.

More information: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/international/life-and-study/volunteer

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Global Volunteering Opportunity

May 3, 2012 in Academic Enrichment, Global Mobility, Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance, Professional Enhancement

Each semester, International Student Services runs pre-departure briefings in five different countries (China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia and Singapore).
We are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist throughout the month of June by facilitating small group discussions with new students to the University of Melbourne.
This is a great opportunity for students travelling home during the mid year break to engage with International Student Services, the International Office Network and students preparing or considering study at the University.

Please note you must be in the country at the date and time of the briefing to volunteer as travel costs are not provided.
More information and to register your interest, applications close Monday 14th May, 2012

 

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What is SIFE?

February 23, 2012 in Clubs and Societies

Students in Free Enterprise is currently recruiting. If you are interested in helping others and gaining real experience in the business world, SIFE is for you.

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Community Volunteering for Change breadth subject

October 26, 2011 in Academic Enrichment

Interested in ‘Community Volunteering for Change’?

You can research the subject at https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2012/SOCI20012 and send enquires to Michelle Maes mmaes@unimelb.edu.au

Once you have made the decision to enrol in this subject please contact commerce-courseadvice@unimelb.edu.au for help with enrolment.

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Microfinance in Africa

September 29, 2011 in Clubs and Societies

MMI and the Africa Club present: “Microfinance in Africa”. This conference focuses on microfinance efforts in the African region.

The event will feature prominent guest speakers including:

  • Ian Howie, former UN Director of Human Resources under Kofi Annan and current UN Representative For Papua New Guinea
  • Simon Griffiths, social entrepreneur and former Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Engineering student at The University of Melbourne
  • Jolynna Sinanan, academic researcher and current PhD candidate in Development Studies at The University of Melbourne

A networking session will follow the conference, where you will have the opportunity to chat to our guest speakers over some light refreshments.

Date: Tuesday, October 4
Time: 12pm to 2pm
Venue: Old Arts – Public Lecture Theatre

To RSVP and for more information, please our facebook page.

 

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Youth-Led Organisations – Why and How you can be involved

September 22, 2011 in Opportunities: Enrich, Experience and Enhance

Are you interested in youth leadership opportunities and becoming involved in or starting a youth-led organisation? What skills are required? How can engagement with a youth organisation enhance your professional skills and personal development? Who can you contact?

Rick Newnham (Co-founder, Left Right Think-Tank) will present and facilitate a lively discussion with a panel of key leaders of youth-led organisations in areas such as public policy (Left Right Think-Tank), climate change (Australian Youth Climate Coalition), global poverty (Y-Gap) and media (SYN Media).  The session will be followed by networking drinks to enable you to discuss questions and opportunities further with panel members.

When: Thursday 13 October 2011

Time: 5.15pm-7.15pm

Where: University of Melbourne, ICT Theatre 1, ICT Building, 111 Barry St.

To ensure seating availability, please register your attendance at http://go.unimelb.edu.au/3qu

This is your opportunity to come along and hear about some of the opportunities that are out there, and to meet and talk to leaders and members of key youth-led organisations.

This session forms part of the suite of leadership-focussed activities and opportunities offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne and is open to all students of the University.

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