There are so many benefits to volunteering. Volunteering allows you to develop your communication and leadership skills as well as developing valuable real world experience. Our MSA volunteers also receive points under our Reward Program.

Social Benefits

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and develop your skills with friends. If you are a little shy and don't feel comfortable joining a program on your own, we have a number of programs that all Monash students and we can make sure you and your friends volunteer together.

Career Benefits

We have a variety of volunteer programs that directly benefit the smallest resume. Volunteering provides leadership and team experience, a chance for you to develop your interpersonal skills and your event management skills. We also have programs that relate to particular industries, such as our Internship and Department Experience programs and Tax Help program. If you are unsure what could help your resume, make an appointment with the Volunteer Coordinator today.

MSA Volunteer Lounge

All active MSA Volunteers have the opportunity to use the MSA Volunteer Lounge, located in 108, Level 1 of the Campus Centre Building. We have a microwave, hot water, filtered water, refrigerator and sandwich press. Everyone must clean up after themselves or else they will be asked not to use the space.

Volunteer Rewards 

The Volunteer Rewards Program is our recognition system designed to say thank you for your hard work and ongoing commitment to our Monash community. As an MSA volunteer, you are eligible to receive Volunteer points for volunteer tasks you complete. Volunteer Points can then be collected in the form of an MSA Prepaid Digital Mastercard (1 Volunteering Point = $1), which you can use at MSA outlets like Sir Johns Bar, Wholefoods Restaurant and Cafe and the student theatre and anywhere else. Thats right! You can use it the same way as you would use your bank card in a digital wallet.

You can also redeem Volunteer points for exclusive MSA Volunteering Merch:

7 points - Backpack

5 points - Umbrella

4 points - Scarf, Beanie, or Baseball Cap

Logging Volunteer Points

Logging your hours is simple. Just fill in the Volunteer Log Form and give our data entry volunteers seven (7) days to process the entry.

Volunteer Points will appear in your profile within 7 working days of you logging the points (delays expected during non-semester period and at the end of the year).

When  you are ready to claim your digital Mastercard or Merchandise, you can visit our online portal, where you can see what points you have logged in your account, and allow you to claim your e-Voucher, or Volunteering Merch, or both. Please ensure that you are logged into your Monash Student Email. This system will not work unless you do this.

You will be able to claim your merchandise straight away from SURLY Library. Your digital mastercard will be will be placed in a queue to receive a e-Mastercard at the start of the following month. At this time, you will receive an email about the step-by-step process.

Volunteer Points must be claimed by the end of Exam period (no later than the 15th November) the volunteer rewards system will reset after this time, and all points balances will return to zero

Still not sure about how to complete the sign up process or log points? Our lovely Videographer, Yong, has made a How to Claim Your Volunteer Reward Points video that we hope helps you understand the process. If you are still unsure, please do not hesitate to email us at msa-volunteering@monash.edu

Volunteer certificates

Volunteers who accumulate over 30 points in one annual year are also eligible to receive a certificate signed by the Volunteer Coordinator. Eligible volunteers will be contacted near the end of Semester Two, to arrange their certificate