Volunteer with us
We’re passionate about breaking down barriers and empowering students to achieve their full potential. Join us and be part of a movement transforming education across Australia.
Opportunities at ITE
Positive change is ignited by people eager to share their skills and contribute meaningfully to the lives of others. We’re always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team of volunteers. Whether you’re interested in program management, operations or tutoring, there’s a role for you at ITE.
We also accept applications on a rolling basis for the following roles:
Subject tutoring
Scholarship application support, mentoring & tutoring
Scholarship resource creation
All volunteers must have, or be able to obtain, a Working With Children Check (WWCC). Join us to help make a difference in the community.
Why volunteer with ITE?
Purpose-driven work: Make a real difference by creating opportunities for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Innovative culture: Be part of a youth-led, dynamic team committed to finding new solutions to educational inequality.
Flexible opportunities: We offer a range of roles, from volunteer positions to leadership opportunities, so you can contribute in a way that works for you.
Help disadvantaged students get into university: Help run an innovative education technology start-up and be involved in Australia's first ever scholarship writing support program.
Expand your professional network: Join a community of leaders and get access to exclusive networking opportunities. After volunteering with us for 1 year, you’ll earn a LinkedIn Badge.
Enhance your CV: 95% of recruiters in Australia regarded a history of voluntary work as valuable (Volunteering Australia, 2022).
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Subject tutoring
Volunteer tutors work one-on-one with high-school students via online lessons to make a positive impact on their education journey. Whether you excel in maths, languages, humanities, English or science, your support will help learners build confidence and improve academic performance.
No previous tutoring experience is necessary. However, you must have achieved a Band 5 or 6, or equivalent, in the subject you’ll be tutoring. Preference will be given to recent (past 5 years) NSW high-school graduates.
Time commitment: 1 hour per week or fortnight, per student
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Scholarship support
Scholarship & careers mentors are people currently or recently (past 5 years) enrolled in an Australian university who are passionate about helping students craft and navigate scholarship applications to create educational equity. You will be paired with one or more students for online lessons and consultation to help answer their queries, find scholarships, advise on applications and provide career advice. This is a unique opportunity to work 1:1 with students to help them access life-changing financial aid in a low-effort arrangement.
Time commitment: 1–4 hours per month for 2 months, per student
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Resource development
Scholarship resource contributors are past scholarship recipients enrolled at Australian universities and looking to share tips and insights from their own experience on how to navigate the scholarship process, craft effective applications and succeed in acquiring financial aid. Successful applicants will be featured in ITE’s scholarship writing resources, which will be distributed across Australia.
Key responsibilities and competencies for subject and scholarship tutors
Communicate with your assigned student to a organise lesson time
Conduct 1:1 consultations to provide useful support and guidance
Offer assistance to learners tailored to their unique needs and learning styles
Passion for improving educational equity
Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
Work cohesively and with empathy alongside diverse students
Previous tutoring experience beneficial, but not necessary!
Equity Ambassador Network
Passionate about education and creating opportunities for students in need?
The ITE Equity Ambassadors Network (EAN) is coming soon, and is your chance to make a difference and connect with like-minded changemakers across Australia.
As an Ambassador, you’ll:
Fundraise for change: Help us raise vital funds to expand our programs and reach more students in need
Shape our future: Provide advice on our policies and programs, ensuring our initiatives remain effective and aligned with community needs
Be a community champion: Represent Inspire Tomorrow Education in your community by helping students sign up for our tutoring, mentorship, and scholarship support programs.
Joining the ITE Equity Ambassadors Network means you’ll play an active part in shaping our mission, advocating for educational equity, and empowering students to achieve their dreams.