VCE VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM


What is the program?

The VCE Volunteering Program (VVP) provides an opportunity for Year 12 students to learn about global health and be actively involved in making change. Students will be given the opportunity to chat with healthcare workers and educators across the world, develop their leadership skills, organize fundraisers in their schools or clubs, and much more!

The VVP is not only a short-term effort, but it is also one that focuses on creating long-term solutions to overcome challenges in global health and education. Beyond Year 12, volunteers are encouraged to participate in different roles in the Health in Focus team, further honing their skills and knowledge in global health. Positions in the Management Team and Youth Volunteering Program (YVP) are available for VVP graduates. For the 2020, 2021, and 2022 VVP cohorts, over 93% of volunteers transitioned into the YVP, with most volunteering even when they graduate and become healthcare workers themselves!

Responsibilities:

  • Attend fortnightly meetings

  • Attend guest-speaker sessions with healthcare workers, researchers, politicians, and more

  • Organize and attend local missions and fundraisers

  • Assist with public health initiatives

  • Discuss and research global issues

Opportunities:

  • Meet like-minded students who are passionate about medicine, global health, and education

  • Gain early access to our VCE revision content and exams

  • Develop your teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills

  • Learn how to develop and run fundraisers

  • Learn and connect with experienced healthcare workers, researchers, and more

  • Gain employability skills and certificates for your resume

  • Help make a difference in the lives of those in need!

Applications for 2023 are NOW OPEN and will close on Sunday 25th of June