Welcome to Edith Cowan University VolunteerHub

Welcome to the many local, national and global volunteering opportunities that you will discover on Edith Cowan University VolunteerHub. Being a volunteer is a great way to contribute to your local community, and can help you to become more employable by improving your skills and knowledge. All graduate employers view community involvement very positively.

Please check with your prospective volunteer organisation that you are covered by their insurance policies. ECU insurance policies may not apply for these placements. Further information can be found here: http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/staff/centres/risk-and-assurance-services/insurance

If you need more information about Volunteering Programs please contact the Careers and Employability Team on careers@ecu.edu.au or 6304 5899.

Salvation Army Morning Outreach Service

Published 18 Apr 2018, 3:53 pm, by Lydia Gibson

Every morning from 6:30 AM a team of Salvation Army volunteers arrive at a central location in Perth to prepare a food van for the homeless.

ECU are looking for a group of fantastic volunteers to assist with the Morning Outreach Service on Thursday 22nd August to celebrate National Student Volunteer Week.

If this sounds like you join our dedicated team of ECU Volunteers today to make a difference in our communities!

For more details visit ECU CareerHub today.

To register, simply complete the 2-minute online submission form at the following link:

Salvation Army Morning Outreach Service registration

On behalf of ECU thanks for all that you do!

Ronald McDonald House 'Home for Dinner' Volunteer Opportunity!

Published 27 Apr 2017, 11:55 am, by Lydia Gibson

Help make the lives of seriously ill children and their families that little bit easier by becoming an ECU Volunteer and registering for the “Home For Dinner” program with Ronald McDonald House Charities.

A home cooked meal is often taken for granted and it is for that reason we are organising a special group of ECU Volunteers to attend the Ronald McDonald House “Home For Dinner” program.

These volunteers will cook a home cooked dinner for the families staying at Ronald McDonald House Nedlands. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a professional Chef to apply. Ronald McDonald House is fitted with a commercial kitchen and a full time chef to provide you with professional catering support.

All you need to bring is a smile on your face, a positive attitude, great team ethic and most importantly a passion to help change people’s lives!

So join us on Wednesday the 21st of August, cook with love and help the Ronald McDonald House families feel at home.

For more details visit ECU CareerHub today.

To register, simply complete the 2-minute online submission form at the following link:

Ronald McDonald House ‘Home for Dinner’ registrations

On behalf of ECU thanks for all that you do!

Inter-University Volunteer Opportunity

Published 27 Apr 2017, 11:54 am, by Lydia Gibson

This Year ECU will be joining UWA, Curtin, Notre Dame and Murdoch in a Volunteer Conservation Project on the 17th of August to help protect and conserve our WA beaches.

The Inter-University Volunteer Project is a way for WA Universities to celebrate National Student Volunteer Week.

It is vital that our natural environment is protected and enhanced for the benefit of our communities and this is why ECU are getting involved in such an important project.

The conservation, weeding and clean up challenge will be held at C Y O’Connor Beach on the 17th August. Transport will be provided from Joondalup Campus to C Y O’Connor Beach and back.

If you are passionate about the environment, want to help protect and enhance our natural resources and are willing to give anything a go then this is for you.

Join our amazing ECU volunteers and help make a difference.

To avoid disappointment, submit your expression of interest online today!
Applications close Monday, 12 August 2019.

To register your expression of interest, simply complete the 2-minute online submission form at the following link:

Inter-University Volunteer Project

On behalf of ECU thanks for all that you do!

Donate to the less fortunate!

Published 27 Apr 2017, 11:53 am, by Lydia Gibson

On Thursday 22nd of August a group of ECU student Volunteers will be attending the Salvation Army Morning Street Outreach Service to assist with preparing and serving food to the homeless. To add to this we are also collecting shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, razors and sanitary items to donate at the outreach service. We are encouraging staff and students to donate as many of these items as possible with drop off being Student Hub on all three Campus’. The items will then be packed at the Volunteer Expos by a group of student volunteers ready to take to the Morning Outreach Service.

Immerse yourself in a truly international experience right here at ECU

Published 13 Apr 2017, 1:54 pm, by Robbie Toye

Did you know, in Japan the term Geisha means "person of the arts"? Interestingly, far from the images we now associate with this Japanese icon, the very first geisha were actually men.

The island nation of Japan, otherwise known as ‘The Land of the Rising Sun’, is a nation steeped in tradition and history, juxtaposed against the modern culture of cutting edge technology, fashion and fads.

If you would like to learn more about this fascinating country, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to volunteer for the Tokyo City University (TCU) Exchange Program in semester 2, 2017. TCU is the largest Australia-Japan student mobility program in the country, with over 200 Japanese students studying at ECU through the exchange program each year.

As a volunteer for the program, you will provide support, friendship and encouragement for up to six TCU students, assisting them settle into life and study at ECU.You will also accompany them on exciting off-campus excursions to famous Perth destinations such as Kings Park, Fremantle and Caversham Wildlife Park.

Volunteering for the TCU program is a great way to build international networks and increase your own cultural awareness, as well as developing your communication and leadership skills. It also looks great on your resume and leads to increased graduate employability - bonus!

If you are interested in taking part in this fun and rewarding program, making new friends and providing international visitors with insight into Australian customs and culture, we want to hear from you!

For further information and to complete an Expression of Interest form, please email Program Coordinator Karen Korsgaard on k.korsgaard@ecu.edu.au.

Arigatou Gozaimasu!