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Volunteer Programs in Melbourne, Australia

Follow your own yellow brick road to Oz, and become a volunteer in Melbourne. Australia (aka Aussie, Aus, or Oz) is a prime volunteering destination. This island-continent is an entity unto itself, with a unique and beautiful environment, populated with fascinating wildlife and gregarious Aussies. Melbourne is one of the most cosmopolitan and stimulating cities in the whole country, and a fabulous landing pad for international volunteers. For a truly Australian volunteer experience, make Melbourne your number one choice for project placements. 
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16 Volunteer Programs in Melbourne, Australia

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Intern in Australia with World Internships

Through World Internships, we offer flexible customized internships (volunteers are also welcome) in a variety of fields in the "Land Down Under". Realize your dream of living and working in beautiful Australia while enjoying exceptional support and group activities that will engage you with both your fellow international interns and the locals. Sydney and Melbourne are fantastic locations for students, recent graduates, and pre-professionals to explore their fields and add an international perspective to their resumes. The high creative energy in Sydney and Melbourne makes them the perfect places for internships in advertising, architecture, graphic design, interior design, and journalism, while their popularity as cities make them ideal for those involved with event management, hospitality, travel, and tourism. Sydney, Australia’s oldest and largest city, boasts the world-famous Sydney Opera House, stunning harbors, and beautiful beaches. Melbourne is the country’s art center where you can check out the cultural hub of Federation Square, attend one of the many music and film festivals, or spend a day at one of Port Phillip’s many beaches.

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Best Volunteer Programs in Australia

Who is not dreaming about beautiful Australia? White beaches, rainforests, endless roads, relaxed lifestyle and a unique wildlife. Not to forget, the famous Ayers Rock and the diving paradise of the Great Barrier Reef. Australia has definitaly become one of the most popular travel destinations for young people! But how about exploring the country in a complete different way? Working with kangaroos and koalas or protecting the Great Barrier Reef from mass tourism are only some of the options you have!

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Support Food Security and Sustainability in Melbourne

Volunteering with FoodFilled in Melbourne offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on food security and environmental sustainability. As a volunteer, you'll collect surplus food from our retail partners and deliver it to those in need. This hands-on work has a direct impact on the community and is even more enjoyable when done with other volunteers, family, or friends. Our volunteer group is diverse, with people from all walks of life who share a common goal of helping others. Volunteering with FoodFilled is not just about the tasks; it's about building relationships, creating positive change, and experiencing the joy of contributing to a cause that matters.

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Volunteer Work in Melbourne

Combining modern urban developments with easy access to nature reserves, Melbourne is saturated in volunteer programs, with a vast array of projects available. 

With the abundance of native wildlife hopping, flying, and waddling around Melbourne’s environs, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer in animal welfare and conservation. To volunteer in Melbourne with animals is to participate in projects that range from caring for abandoned urban critters, to roaming slightly further afield, monitoring and protecting native species. The preservation of all of the creatures unique to Australia is a priority among the organizations operating out of Melbourne. The same goes for fauna native to Australia: volunteers can join reforestation efforts around Melbourne. As well as land life, water projects and marine conservation are also constantly in need of helping hands. 

Hand in hand with conservation goes eco-tourism. Tourism is a massive industry in Australia, and rightly so, but reducing the environmental impact of tourism is becomingly increasingly important as numbers of international visitors increase. Join organizations that work on projects surrounding the planning, advancement, and awareness of eco-tourism as you volunteer abroad in Australia.

Other popular volunteer projects in this cultural capital are even more people-facing. You can become a soup kitchen volunteer in Melbourne as you volunteer with Melbourne’s homeless, or work with kids in education or after-school programming as a youth volunteer in Melbourne.

Programs average two to four weeks, but some go for as long as 12 weeks. You won’t need experience to join most projects, just a passion for the cause, and a willingness and enthusiasm to learn. If this is your first time volunteering abroad and you aren’t quite sure what to expect, program fees include pre-departure support, advice on what to take, how to apply for the necessary visa, and answers to any questions you might have before you leave. 

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Dream Melbourne Internship

November 26, 2024by: Anne B - CanadaProgram: Internships in Melbourne, Australia
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My internship experience in Melbourne was great! I've met so many nice people along the way and the events were always engaging. I like that their is always an opportunity to meet new people and I have made life long friends in Melbourne because of it. Definitely recommend!

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