About the MGA Volunteer Program

Our volunteers are integral to the orientation program, social events and sport groups run by the MGA. As well as keeping the MGA operational, our volunteers are exposed to new experiences and develop skills that will help them in their future careers, including communication, leadership, teamwork and time management.

Volunteering is a great way to meet like-minded people, gain an insight into the work we do and give back to the graduate student community. There are also opportunities to connect to the broader Melbourne community through our Outreach Program.

There are many opportunities to volunteer with the MGA and all current Monash graduate students from all campuses and off-campus locations are eligible to volunteer with us. There are also online volunteering opportunities, so if you are located overseas, we still want to hear from you!

Volunteer Resources

Connect to our MGA Volunteer Resources drive to access key resources relevant to your role, as well as to see the photos and videos from volunteer events. You will need to request access and wait until the Program Coordinator adds you to the drive, which will be done in a timely manner.CONNECT TO RESOURCES DRIVE

Have questions? Visit our FAQ page.

MGA Volunteer Agreement

As a new volunteer with the MGA, you are joining a highly valued and respected team of students. As a part of your commitment, there are certain rights and responsibilities you need to be aware of and abide by.

You can read the MGA Volunteer Agreement here.

If you have any queries about the agreement, please contact the MGA Volunteer Program Coordinator at mga-volunteering@monash.edu.

Testimonials from our volunteers

Volunteering with MGA has been an incredibly fulfilling experience for me. I feel fortunate to be surrounded by a dedicated and supportive team, as well as other passionate volunteers. The collaborative and friendly atmosphere at MGA has made my volunteer work even more enjoyable. I appreciated the opportunity to interact with people from different nations and various subject streams. I made friends with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and this exposure to different cultures and perspectives has been invaluable. This experience has been incredibly enriching and has provided me with valuable skills, memories, and personal growth. I am truly grateful for the chance to be a part of such a wonderful organisation.

— MGA volunteer, 2023

The MGA helped me recover from the pandemic and PhD loneliness through volunteering opportunities and meeting people. They helped me recover from the trauma of experiencing a house burglary through an emergency grant from their MGA Welfare Program. The MGA is forever relevant to grad students at Monash!

— Sylvia, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

The MGA team

Got a question or request about anything at all? Get in contact with one of our staff members – we’d love to hear from you. Alternatively, drop by the MGA office at Clayton or Caulfield so we can help!

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Work for the MGA

The MGA employs Monash graduate students to fill the receptionist roles at the Clayton and Caulfield offices. When a vacancy arises we advertise the position through our email newsletter and on our website.