Volunteer with us
Join UN Youth Australia and empower the next generation of global citizens and leaders.
Empowering youth
Our volunteers are passionate and driven to empower the youth of Australia
Opportunities for all
Opportunities across education, operations, communications, and more.
Entirely Youth-Led
UN Youth Australia is run entirely by a team of over 370 volunteers all aged 17 to 25.
Our Volunteers
Our volunteers are involved in every aspect of our organisation. They organise and run our events, facilitate (teach) students, manage our administration and finance, operate our marketing, and develop innovative programs. They’re entrepreneurial and care about creating a generation of young Australians who are engaged with the world around them.
All young people in Australia aged 16 to 25, who have finished high school, can volunteer with UN Youth. Our volunteers come from a wide variety of academic, cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds; and our opportunities are fantastic pathways to developing yourself, and contributing to the growth of others.
Become a Facilitator
The Facilitators at UN Youth Australia inspire the next generation of young Australians. Through running educational programs designed to empower young people throughout Australia, facilitators fill the gaps in the educational curriculum by creating spaces to explore global issues through peer-to-peer learning.
Local Programs
From overnight camps (conferences) to Model United Nations School Visits, we organise a variety of programs that engage with a diversity of young people across all locations.
National and Global
Come together at our tri-annual National Programs, or travel internationally and immerse yourself and a delegation into the world of global politics and society.
Workshop Facilitators / Crisis Simulation Masters / Heads of Delegations /
Model United Nations Presidents / Competition Judges / Welfare Officers /
Lead our social impact through operations
UN Youth Australia’s volunteers are the foundation of all our operating activities, and enable the organisation to deliver programs for young people across Australia. Every role, from our facilitators to our Board of Directors are administered entirely by persons 26 years of age and younger. Volunteering across our operational portfolios provides volunteers with the opportunity to build practical, real-world applicable skills and knowledge to be applied within and beyond UN Youth. Our structure means the degree of autonomy and breadth of experience our volunteers can gain in their roles extends far beyond most equivalent volunteering positions.
Our Portfolios
- Domestic Event Operations
- International Activity Operations
- Education and Curriculum
- Finance & Social Impact Investment
- Human Resources, People and Culture
- Marketing, Communications and Public Relations
- Development, Partnerships and Sponsorships
- Administration, Governance and Policy
Volunteer in what matters to you across UN Youth Australia
Facilitation
Run educational workshops, Model UN Debates, and Crisis Simulations for young people across Australia.
Portfolio Officers
Gain skills and experience by contributing to the business portfolios that make our social impact locally, nationally and globally.
Event Convenor
Lead the organisation, logistics and vision of domestic and international events.
Executive Management
Become an executive officer or director to lead the day-to-day operations of our social impact programs.
Our Open Opportunities
Open to all residents in Australia aged 17 to 25 and out of High School, UN Youth Australia is entirely volunteer run and recruits continously throughout the year.
Event Facilitators
Facilitating big discussions and ideas on global issues is at the heart of all our events. From workshops to Model UN Debates, you’ll inspire and grow the skills and knowledge of young people across Australia to lead a better future for all.
