Volunteers United is Arc’s flexible volunteering program, connecting UNSW students with opportunities to create positive social impact on campus and across Sydney. Through regular volunteering opportunities, campus activations, Good Deed Days and partnerships with not-for-profit organisations, students can contribute to causes they care about, develop practical skills and connect with their community.
As a Volunteers United Officer, you’ll drive the program’s day-to-day delivery. You’ll develop and promote volunteering opportunities, build relationships with not-for-profit partners, coordinate and support volunteers, and help deliver events, activations and Good Deed Days. You’ll also help grow an engaged volunteer community and create a positive experience for students and partner organisations.
This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about volunteering and social impact, enjoys bringing people together and thrives on building relationships. If you’re organised, proactive and excited to create meaningful opportunities for students to give back, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Description
Who are We?
Arc is UNSW’s student organisation. We like to call ourselves the cool older sibling. We know that the best parts of going to uni is all the stuff you do outside the classroom, and we pride ourselves on making that experience awesome. We do that through a huge range of opportunities and services available to students online and in-person.
Working at Arc you’ll join a welcoming team of full of like-minded students, who believe in listening to students, working together and having fun between hard work. Work perks include professional development opportunities, the occasional work cake party, hot desk spaces, tickets to the Arc Annual Dinner, and more. But probably the best thing you’ll get out of working here are some friendships you’ll never forget.
Imposter Syndrome disclaimer:
If you’re reading this thinking, ‘no way can I do this, I have no experience’, you should know that some of the best student officers at Arc applied when they had no experience. We took them on because we believe in giving people their first chance, and because they showed they had a willingness to learn, problem solve and try new things. You could be that person too.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
As a Volunteers United Officer, you’ll:
Support in the day-to-day delivery of Volunteers United opportunities, events and activations, including the planning and delivery of Good Deed Days
Develop and maintain relationships with not-for-profit partners, recruit new organisations and collaborate on meaningful opportunities for students
Recruit, train and support senior volunteers, provide clear guidance and build a positive and engaged volunteer community
Promote Volunteers United to students and partner organisations, maintain opportunity listings and digital content, and respond to volunteer and partner enquiries.
Coordinate project timelines, budgets, rosters and event logistics, while tracking participation and program metrics and completing risk assessments, evaluations and general administration
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
SELECTION CRITERIA
A UNSW student in 2027.
Passionate about the primary objectives of the program and able to inspire and motivate others
Understand university student’s needs and an ability to effectively incorporate these into the program's operations.
Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and public speaking.
High attention to detail with proven organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines, including the ability to make decisions under pressure.
Desired Skills and Experience
DESIRABLE
Experience coordinating, supporting or leading volunteers, student groups or community participants.
Experience developing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, community groups or not-for-profit organisations.
Experience planning and delivering events, activations or small projects.
Experience promoting opportunities and encouraging participation through face-to-face or digital engagement.
Previous involvement in volunteering, community organisations, not-for-profit organisations or campus activities.
What We Can Offer You
Average of 15 hours per week, varies during holidays and assessment periods
Flexible hours to suit your uni timetable and real-world experience that looks great on your resume
A casual hourly rate of $35.68
A unique opportunity to positively impact your peers
A fun, fast and driven environment with lots of potential for learning and growth
Awesome professional experience working in a sector leading organisation
Convenient location on UNSW Kensington Campus
Applications close on 25 OCTOBER 2026, 11.59 PM. If you would like to apply, submit the following:
Your resume (max one page)
A cover letter that addresses the selection criteria in the outlined in the position description and that addresses the following questions (max two pages):
What excites you about leading Volunteers United, and what ideas would you bring to increase student engagement and create meaningful opportunities with not-for-profit partners?
Tell us about a time you coordinated an event, project or activity involving different people or stakeholders. How did you organise the work, manage competing priorities and communication, respond to challenges, and contribute to the outcome?
