AusLEAP is an innovative program that connects international students in NSW with local, established community, charity, not-for-profit and social enterprise organisations to undertake training and volunteering opportunities.
Applications for 2024 have now closed.
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Connect with local organisations
AusLEAP helps you connect with local organisations to get hands-on experience addressing social and environmental causes. You'll also deepen your understanding of the Australian workplace culture.
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Discover
Discover personal and professional opportunities with a community of like-minded individuals across many universities and institutions.
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Volunteering training
You'll get volunteering training through tailored workshops, so that you are equipped with the skills and networks to build strong connections with locals, students and other volunteers.
Examples of volunteering opportunities
- Software programmer developing a game
- Social media coordinator in marketing
- Events management and planning at a not-for-profit organisation
- Examining the legal aspects and compliance at a not-for-profit organisation
- Web and graphic design expert
- Re-doing a website for at a not-for-profit organisation
- Volunteer management at a not-for-profit organisation
- Data analytics at a not-for-profit organisation
Hear from volunteers
"UTS became my dream university because of the unique dual degree of Master of Engineering Management Master of Business Administration."
Manasa Kotha
Stephanie: Social impact in a remote world
Kena: Channelling creativity to give back
Karishma: Building a better community with SOUL
Zeenia: Virtual volunteering
Tentative program schedule
Brought to you by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in collaboration with Masy Consultants, and sponsored by City of Sydney, UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT, UTS Student Association. AusLEAP combines practical learning, access to volunteering opportunities with local established organisations, and social activities into an engaging blended program.
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