Develop leaderships skills, forge meaningful friendships and contribute to your student community.
Kirrip volunteers are friendly students who bring people together, create a welcoming vibe, and help make RMIT a place where everyone can explore, connect, and belong.
Being a Kirrip volunteer gave me a passage to voice my opinions and take the lead at occasions. The fact that it's not stressful and I can step out when I'm loaded with assignments makes it more comfortable and not like it's a forced task.
Kirrip means ‘friend’ in the local Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the Eastern Kulin Nation. The RMIT Kirrip community is all about building a community with other students, exploring everything that Melbourne has to offer, and developing as Ethical Global Citizens. You can learn more about RMIT Kirrip on our make friends at RMIT webpage.
Kirrip volunteers are passionate students who create welcoming and inclusive spaces where everyone at RMIT can connect and feel at home.
This role is perfect for RMIT students who want to be part of student-led experience. You’ll use your skills, knowledge, and networks to support your peers in building connections and confidence.
As a Kirrip volunteer, you’ll be part of our Volunteer Development Program, helping you grow your personal and professional skills while building meaningful connections in a vibrant, inclusive community at RMIT. You’ll make new friends, create welcoming experiences for fellow students, and develop leadership skills along the way.
Through the program, you may be recommended for external opportunities, such as public speaking events, interviews and TV features. You’ll also be eligible for benefits under RMIT's Student Rewards and Recognition program, including Volunteer of the Month and Recognition Certificates.
Under the direction of the Student-led Activities Coordinator and Kirrip Program Officer, Kirrip volunteers support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all elements of the RMIT Kirrip program. This includes our International Friends Lunches, Explore Melbourne, Kirrip Collaboration activities, and Kirrip Place.
During Kirrip activities, volunteers will be expected to:
Learn more about becoming a Kirrip volunteer in the Volunteer Activity Description (PDF 159KB).
Volunteer applications are open. Apply here.
Volunteers need to have the capacity to complete a minimum of 10 hours of volunteering within a semester (spread across multiple shifts).
We have activities at the Student Life Hub, a space on RMIT’s City campus where the community comes together. Here, you can connect with fellow volunteers, friends, and students while taking part in a variety of activities. The hub is located at Building 12, Level 4, Room 108.
We also travel to Bundoora and Brunswick for events, bringing the experience to more students across campuses.
Beyond volunteering for the community, you’ll also be able to access a training program tailored specifically for volunteers. Throughout the semester, you’ll be able participate in leadership development sessions. These sessions are complemented by a range of other enriching opportunities, such as leadership events, panels, and trips. Engaging in this training program will equip you with the right skills to lead, alongside meaningful learning opportunities to expand your knowledge.
It’s vital to us that you feel supported and your experience with us is safe, meaningful and above all, memorable. We provide additional support, such as pairing you with a buddy at events and hosting regular volunteer catchups to help you build a strong support network.
We’re dedicated to making our program accessible and inclusive and welcome applications from students with disabilities, ongoing illness and/or mental health conditions (e.g., d/Deaf, print disability, neurodiverse), and other diverse groups. We can discuss and make suitable adjustments for registration process, training and induction activities or role requirements. If you would like to discuss this further, please get in touch with us via your preferred type of communication: email kirrip@rmit.edu.au with your request.
The point of contact for Kirrip is the Kirrip Program Support Officer, please get in touch with us via email at kirrip@rmit.edu.au.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
