Student Volunteer Profiles 2022
Volunteering provides many skills that students can use while studying or entering the workforce. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and give back to the community.
Did you know? Volunteering is open to students 15 years and over, and weekend opening hours are a great opportunity for them to build their resumes and confidence.
Here are some of our amazing student volunteer profiles. If you know a student who may be interested in volunteering, email volunteering@familylife.com.au to get in contact today!
Corey from Highett:
What are some of the tasks you have been doing? What do you enjoy most of all?
I particularly enjoy setting up displays of donations, it’s especially satisfying when you can match up colours just right!
What location do you volunteer at?
The Highett store.
What have you gained from volunteering at Family Life?
I have gained a lot of retail work experience, which has been especially helpful in my search for work.
Would you recommend volunteering to others at Family Life?
Definitely! Everyone I have met has been kind, and the experience has been very rewarding overall.
Nicole from Mordialloc:
What are some of the tasks you have been doing? What do you enjoy most of all?
I have been helping out around the shop doing things such as serving customers, reorganising the bookshelves, steaming clothing and repricing items.
What location do you volunteer at?
The Mordialloc store.
What have you gained from volunteering at Family Life?
I gained a better insight to how much a community can help an individual.
Would you recommend volunteering to others at Family Life?
The team I have worked with have all been so welcoming and caring so it makes volunteering extra special.
Mayu from Hampton:
What are some of the tasks you have been doing? What do you enjoy most of all?
Some of the tasks I have been doing in my volunteer role include working at the cash register and serving customers, steaming garments and putting back items onto shelves. I have been enjoying all the tasks I have been doing during my time as a volunteer as I am able to gain relevant retail experience which is vital and beneficial for my job seeking in the future.
What location do you volunteer at?
I volunteer at the Family Life store in Hampton.
What did have gained from volunteering at Family Life?
I have gained valuable experience in retail. Prior to this I had no experience of what serving customers would be like. I’m very fortunate to be part of a supportive team at Family Life and be able to give back to the community.
Would you recommend volunteering to others at Family Life?
I would definitely recommend volunteering to others at Family Life because not only can you gain valuable retail experience, it bolsters your self esteem, you’re able to make connections there from the lovely, kind and helpful volunteers who are always there to support you and you are able to support the local community.
