Students can volunteer at the UNE Museum of Antiquities and the National History Museum. Gaining hands-on experience in installation, preservation, cataloguing, and conservation work. These opportunities provide practical skills while safeguarding precious collections for future generations and researchers.
"Volunteering at the museum has given me real-world heritage preservation skills I couldn't learn from textbooks alone," shares one UNE student.
"It's been invaluable for my professional development."
Beyond campus, UNE's community spirit shines through participation in the Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service, and local sporting clubs. Regular blood donation drives see staff and students paying it forward to those in need.
UNE’s TuneFM, Australia's oldest university radio broadcaster, continues its proud tradition of nurturing media talent. Student volunteers gain experience in broadcasting, production, and management, skills that translate directly to industry careers.
Major UNE events rely heavily on volunteer support. From welcoming excited first-years during Orientation Week to ensuring graduation ceremonies run seamlessly, volunteers create the warmth that defines the UNE experience.
The university's student-run clubs and societies covering academic, cultural, and special interest groups, are powered entirely by volunteers of UNE Students, building their leadership skills while creating vibrant campus life.
The UNE Student Council also contributes to the vibrant volunteer culture at UNE. Its dedicated members volunteer their time and energy to represent student interests, organise initiatives, and advocate for their peers. They embody the university's commitment to student leadership through unpaid service that strengthens the entire campus community.
The prestigious New England Award sums up volunteering at UNE. Presented at graduation, it recognises students who embrace extracurricular volunteering opportunities during their studies. Recipients demonstrate commitment through their own choices and passion, be it committee memberships, community service, or personal development activities beyond their degrees.
The volunteer spirit continues after graduation, with many alumni returning to contribute to the UNE Archives and Heritage Centre, preserving the institution's rich history.
This culture of giving back remains one of UNE's most treasured traditions, creating well-rounded graduates who understand the value of community contribution alongside academic achievement.
