The Sustainability Team are now accepting applications for student volunteers to be Project Assistants for the 2021 Green Impact program.

Project Assistants are students trained to be assigned to a staff team for the duration of the program (March-October). You will help them implement green actions and by getting involved you can gain practical work experience, meet like-minded people and help to make a positive change to the University. You do not need any prior experience, and will receive all the necessary training.

As a Project Assistant you will:
- Improve your understanding of sustainability and behaviour change
- Develop professional and employability skills
- Improve your CV
- Gain direct workplace experience
- Learn team work and engagement skills

Project Assistants are required to commit to:
- Attend a 3 hour training session on Wednesday 14th April from 9am-12pm
- Join a team and undertake meaningful actions throughout the course of the program (March-October)
- Commit a minimum time period of at least 1/2 hour per week

In order to be eligible to participate, Project Assistants must be:
- Current University of Melbourne students
- Available for the 3 hour training session on Wednesday 14th April from 9am-12pm over a live webinar.

The training event and volunteering your time throughout the program can also be counted towards your LICA award.

To familiarise yourself with the role and the Green Impact program, please read the Green Impact students page and Green Impact home page before applying: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/9u2i 

Please complete the form below to submit your application to become a Project Assistant. If you have any questions, contact the Sustainability Team at sustainable-campus@unimelb.edu.au.