Volunteer as an Alumni Representative

If you completed an Australian Government funded volunteer assignment (in-country and/or remote), you can join the wonderful team of Alumni Representatives across all states and territories and lead connections and activities in your area and participate in various Australian Volunteers Program activities.

Who are Alumni Representatives?

Alumni Representatives are past volunteers who voluntarily lead Alumni connections and activities in their states and territories and support Australian Volunteers Program advocacy. Find out who they are here.

Alumni Representative role

This volunteer role is all about community building, networking, and communication. The Alumni Representative team supports with Alumni engagement in different states and territories.

What do Alumni Representatives do?

As an Alumni Representative, you will:

• Lead connections and events in your local area
• Participate in various Australian Volunteers Program activities
• Help strengthen the Alumni network in your state or territory
• Share your experiences and inspire others

Why Become an Alumni Representative?

This voluntary role offers you the chance to:

• Stay connected with the Australian Volunteers Program
• Volunteer with flexibility to accommodate your current commitments
• Participate in an annual face-to-face workshop and meet with other Alumni Representatives and program staff
• Connect with other alumni and expand your network
• Grow your personal and professional capabilities
• Develop skills in event organising,  marketing communication, community development and leadership
• Contribute to program development to research and test new activities
• Stay connected to the International Development sector

For a full outline of the position and applicant requirements please download the Position Description.

Access the Alumni Representative Code of Conduct.

Check out Leela (current NT Alumni Representative) and Meena (past WA Alumni Representative) talk about their experience as Alumni Representatives in this short video.

Support

This role is supported by the Alumni Manager, Myf Evans and Alumni Coordinator, Grace Panggabean. 

We aim for two-to-three Alumni Representatives in each state and territory so you will be volunteering in a small team with like-minded alumni

Apply now or contact the Alumni Team to chat about the role.

Please note this is a voluntary position without remuneration or an employment contract.