The International Student Support team has run highly successful volunteer programs for a considerable number of years now. The ISS-Connect volunteer program kicked off in the middle of 2010 and has undergone a number of changes since, in order to ensure its continuing relevance and success.
Volunteering in our program will involve providing new international students, who will be commencing their studies in T2 of 2013 with a supportive network through friendly, practical and competent assistance. Our volunteers are highly valued by the University because of their role in welcoming new of students to Deakin and the raising of cultural awareness amongst all Deakin University staff and students.
APPLICATIONS FOR T2 (469 KB) ARE NOW OPEN
Participation in the program will involve:
- taking part in a compulsory two-day training program on Wednesday 3 July and Thursday 4 July 2013 (Returning volunteers only need to attend training on 4 July)
- compulsory availability during the International Student Orientation on Monday 8 July 2013.
- taking responsibility for and working on a number of tasks that are part of the program
- organisation of and participation in a number of further activities up until Week 4 of trimester
Rewards will include:
- further developing valuable leadership experience, communication and cross-cultural skills
- a custom T-shirt with Deakin logo and program inscription
- a fabulous 'appreciation' lunch at a restaurant for all volunteers after completion of the program
- a certificate of participation
- the opportunity to make new friends from different parts of the world.
If you have any further questions with regards to ISS-Connect, please contact the relevant person at your Campus:
Melbourne Burwood Campus
Roitna Um, International Student Adviser and ISS-Connect Coordinator
roitna.um@deakin.edu.au
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Helen Nicholls-Stary, International Student Adviser:
helen.nicholls-stary@deakin.edu.au
Geelong Waterfront Campus
Laurynda Giles, International Student Adviser
laurynda.giles@deakin.edu.au
Ellie Griffin, International Student Adviser:
ellie.griffin@deakin.edu.au