AusLEAP is an innovative program that connects international students in NSW with local, established community, charity, not-for-profit, and social enterprise organisations to undertake training and volunteering opportunities.
Applications have now closed for the program starting in February 2023.
Get volunteering experience. Join AusLEAP!
Get volunteering experience. Join AusLEAP! video transcript
Are you an international student who would like to learn more about Australian culture?
Would you like to volunteer for social and environmental causes?
If so, then AusLEAP is for you!
AusLEAP is an innovative program, facilitated by UTS, which connects international students in NSW with local, established community, charity, not-for-profit, and social enterprise organisations to undertake training and volunteering opportunities
Through AusLEAP, you will work on real projects and develop global skills, gain hands-on experience as well as expand your network
Opportunities through AusLEAP: Games development, social media management, events management and planning, legal and compliance, web and graphic design, web development, volunteer management, data analytics
Study NSW. Creative, Dynamic, Alive.
Apply now!
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Connect with local organisations
Through AusLEAP you can connect you with local organisations to get hands-on experience addressing social and environmental causes. You'll also deepen your understanding of the Australian workplace culture.
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Discover
Discover personal and professional opportunities with a community of like-minded individuals across many universities and institutions.
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Volunteering training
You'll get volunteering training through tailored workshops, so that you are equipped with the skills and networks to build strong connections with locals, students and other volunteers.
Examples of volunteering opportunities
- Software programmer developing a game
- Social media coordinator in marketing
- Events management and planning at a not-for-profit organisation
- Examining the legal aspects and compliance at a not-for-profit organisation
- Web and graphic design expert
- Re-doing a website for at a not-for-profit organisation
- Volunteer management at a not-for-profit organisation
- Data analytics at a not-for-profit organisation
Hear from volunteers
"UTS became my dream university because of the unique dual degree of Master of Engineering Management Master of Business Administration."
Manasa Kotha
Stephanie: Social impact in a remote world
Kena: Channelling creativity to give back
Karishma: Building a better community with SOUL
Zeenia: Virtual volunteering
Example Program schedule
Workshop 1
Saturday 25 February
10am – 4pm
About the workshop
- Start your AusLEAP journey!
- Formal opening with key sponsors and local leaders
- Welcome and introductions, establish program expectations and meet other participants
- Learn about the power of volunteering
- Gain new skills to become an effective communicator
- Social networking activities (Communication, Teamwork, Leadership and Critical thinking)
- Delve deeper into exploring your purpose and values
- Develop networking and relationship-building skills and strategies
Workshop 2
Sunday 26 february
10am – 4pm
About the workshop
- Progress of AusLEAP program
- Explore how to grow into an inspiring leader in your community
- Learn about cultural intelligence and explore different communication and work styles in Australia
- Special team building activity
- Volunteering and employment
- Masterclass in Public speaking and Digital storytelling (part 1)
Workshop 3
saturday 4 March
10am – 4pm
About the workshop
- Progress of AusLeap program
- Panel discussion on community volunteering and employment
- Social networking activities (Communication, Teamwork, Leadership and Critical thinking)
- Masterclass in Public speaking and Digital storytelling (part 2)
Workshop 4
saturday 18 march
10am – 4pm
About the workshop
- Consolidation of program learnings to accelerate your volunteering and career journey
- Reflection of the program
- Scavenger hunt challenge
- Awarding of certificates and prizes
- Celebrations and performances
Our partners
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Universities
- Australian Catholic University
- Sydney University
- Western Sydney University
- University of Wollongong
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Institutions
- TAFE NSW
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Institutions
- Ashley English Language Institute
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Associations
- English Australia
- ISANA (International Education Association)
- ISEAA (International Student Education Agents Association)
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Other partners
- Expert Education
- Masy Consultants
- Kindness Hub
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Sponsor
Brought to you by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in collaboration with Masy Consultants, and sponsored by Study NSW. AusLEAP combines practical learning, access to volunteering opportunities with local established organisations, and social activities into an engaging blended program.
