National Volunteer Week: Volunteering can take many different forms

Get to know a member of the ECU Vol Squad

Name: Greta
Studying: Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

“I am currently volunteering as a Peer Mentor for international students in the virtual cafe that is held every Wednesday for international students, to reach out to international students studying at Edith Cowan University from all over the globe, and assist them during this COVID crisis, to ensure that they are well supported.

"I am also currently the co-President of the ECU Women's Community, a Guild Equity club that aims to provide a safe space for female-identifying students on and off-campus. My other volunteering roles include being a student representative for ECU, where I have roles of participating in discussions related to student matters, to ensure the best possible outcomes.

"Outside of university borders, I am currently working for Emily Hamilton, Member of Legislative Assembly for Joondalup, where I reach out to people within the community on behalf of her, to gather information and opinions of citizens and understand their needs.

"I like to volunteer because I am very fond of giving to the community. It is a nice way to spend my free time doing something constructive, and it helps me to obtain strong interpersonal skills. It resonates with my motives for ensuring equality and justice for individuals in various communities.”

You can become member of the ECU Vol Squad by signing up through our VolunteerHub. You’ll receive updates on upcoming volunteer opportunities and get the latest copies of our Vol Squad newsletter.

Find out more about International Cafe and how you can be a part of the gathering.