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Work Ready - volunteer with us

Are you passionate about helping international students thrive in the workplace?

The Work Ready Project, a collaboration between the Migrant Workers Centre and LLAMA (Let’s Learn About Migrant Advocacy), supported by Study Melbourne, is now recruiting volunteers for two exciting roles:

Whether you want to shape the future of the program or support students one-on-one, we’d love to hear from you.


 It has been a truly rewarding experience volunteering in this project.

Throughout my time with the project, I have actively participated in all meetings and contributed to the best of my ability. I genuinely appreciate the opportunity to be part of this initiative and the chance to support international and migrant students. — Gulrez, volunteer

 


Submit an expression of interest form here


Project Committee Member

Student Support Volunteer

As a Project Committee Member, you’ll help guide the direction of the Work Ready project by sharing your insights, ideas, and experiences.


What you’ll do:

  • Attend monthly meetings from August to October 2025 (online or in-person)

  • Share feedback and co-design ideas with other students and organisers

  • Develop leadership skills and meet like-minded peers


This role is perfect for international students or recent graduates who want to contribute behind the scenes and help shape positive change.

Benefits in joining the Project Committee

  • Professional development
  • Project planning
  • Time management
  • Negotiation
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Leaderships skills

No previous experience is required!

Student Support Volunteers provide in-person, one-on-one support to fellow international students at the Study Melbourne Hub.


What you’ll do:

  • Help with resumes, cover letters and job search strategies

  • Review contracts, pay slips and employment offer letters

  • Support students in applying for TFNs, ABNs, and certificates

  • Educate others on their workplace rights using helpful tools

  • Refer students to the right services when needed


Time commitment:

  • Volunteer one afternoon (1:00PM–4:45PM) every two weeks

  • From August 4 to October 10, 2025

No previous experience is required! Full training and support will be provided.


Before starting, all volunteers will attend a training session to help you feel confident in your role.

Date: Thursday 24 July 2025
Time: 1:00PM – 5:00PM (please arrive 15 minutes early)
Location: Migrant Workers Centre, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton (entrance on Lygon Street)

You’ll also have a shadowing session at the Study Melbourne Hub before your first shift.


Submit an expression of interest form here

Contact Us

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