Join the international student leadership and ambassador program

Receive free training, learning and volunteering opportunities.

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Our award-winning international student leadership and ambassador program offers free training, integrated learning and volunteering opportunities.

About this opportunity

Develop leadership skills and experiences that can help your future career. Meet new friends, expand your networks and get involved in local events and activities. You can volunteer at major events such as Sydney New Year’s Eve, community services and Sydney City Farm among many more.

We’ll mentor and support you to create projects and events that help address the needs of international students.

You can apply for a 3 or 6 month program.

How to apply

Before you apply, please review the program information and guide for applicants.

Program information and guidePDF · 248.08 KB · Last modified
Volunteer position statement of dutiesPDF · 220.29 KB · Last modified

Application information sessions

There’ll be 2 sessions to give you an overview of the program and application tips. You’ll meet some of our ambassadors and have an opportunity to ask questions. 

Please register for one of the sessions: 

Apply online for programs that start in September 2025. You can select the 3 or 6 month program.

Apply now

Key dates

  • Applications open: Monday 21 July, 9am Sydney time
  • Applications close: Monday 11 August, 10am Sydney time
  • All applicants notified of the outcome of their application: by Friday 22 August
  • Programs start: Saturday 13 September

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