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How can you get involved with our initiatives?
There are many ways to be part of our youth community! Whether you’re looking to volunteer, develop leadership skills, gain student placement experience, or shape our programs through the Youth Advisory Group (YAG), we’d love to hear from you.
Check out the roles below and find out what you’re eligible for!
- Volunteering
- Young Leaders
- Student Placements
- Youth Advisory Group
Volunteers
If you are 18 years or older, you can join us as a registered volunteer.
Volunteers play a big role in supporting activities, events, and programs for young people.
It’s a chance to build new skills, meet people from diverse backgrounds, and give back to your community.
Who can apply
Anyone 18+ years old with an interest in our activities and with working with young people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
How it works
All volunteers complete a registration process and trainings through a Volunteer Coordinator and the Youth Team.
What you’ll do
Assist with future youth programs, centres, camps, workshops, and events. Your interests and skills are considered.
Meet our current volunteers!
Atour
Volunteer
Sushi!
Cats, independent, curious & playful.
Visit Bali - I've heard so much about its beautiful beaches and rich culture.
A counsellor or psychologist; I want to help people understand themselves and support them through their challenges.
To never give up and remember that it’s never too late. Age is just a number, and it's important to pursue your dreams at any stage in life.
Fadi
Volunteer
Shawarma!
I've always wanted to learn how to play the piano!
Dream job is an engineer.
Just don't listen to other people, just be yourself and do whatever you think is right.
Baz
Volunteer
Spaghetti!
Mmmmm... an eagle or a lion probably!
I've always wanted to try skydiving! It looks great.
I would love to become a restaurant or venue owner one day.
Minimise the fun and start working harder for your future!
George
Volunteer
Italian pasta and pizza!
I was born year of the lion in the Chinese calendar so I think I'd say lion. It's kind of a big cat, which fits because I love to sleep like a cat. Or I'd be a dog because dogs are usually very positive and happy!
I want to learn how to surf!
I don't have a dream job but my passion is opening my own massage clinic and being a trained massage therapist.
My advise to the younger me is always try something new as it will probably not be as scary as you think!
Young Leaders
Are you under 18 and keen to step up as a leader?
Our Young Leaders program gives you the chance to take part in training, help run youth activities, and share your ideas.
It’s a great way to develop confidence, leadership skills, and friendships.
Who can apply
Young people under the age of 18 years old, and interested in supporting other youth through STARTTS.
How it works
Join as a young leader, support the team and take part in ongoing leadership workshops and mentoring.
What you’ll do
Support activities at youth centres and camps, help shape events, and grow as a leader for your future career!
Meet our current young leaders!
valya
Young Leader
Business Services
Rome, Italy!
Church and seeing friends <3
Soccer!
Cookie Dough
robel
Young Leader
PDHPE - because I love playing sports and physical activities.
Dream holiday destination is Dubai because I speak Arabic and it would be easy to communicate there!
Favourite thing to do on weekends is go for a swim and go out with friends.
Soccer! I grew up playing soccer and enjoy it every time I play!
I'd order a cookies and cream ice cream!
Shirin
Young Leader
English!
Anywhere, but I want to spend time with friends and family, and explore new places!
Going to the beach for a swim!
Volleyball and boxing!
Milk flavour <3
Dawod
Young Leader
Not one, not two, but three subjects... maths, computer and English!
My ideal holiday destination would be places such as Alaska, Switzerland, Sweden and my home country Mesopotamia (which was known as Assyria).
For sure, going to church and hanging out with friends.
My favourite sport is football (yeh, not soccer it’s football)! Visca Barca!
I would get the vanilla with pistachio flavour!
Student Placements
We welcome placement students from youth work, social work, community development, and related fields.
Placements give you hands-on experience in program delivery, event planning, and youth engagement.
Who can apply
Students currently studying and needing a placement as part of their tertiary university or TAFE course.
How it works
Apply via email, outlining your course requirements, motivation letter and areas of interest to be considered.
What you’ll do
Assist in delivering youth programs, contribute to projects, and learn from experienced staff.
Meet the current students!
Sam
Student
I love carbonara, mashed potatoes, chocolate, ice cream & iced coffee!
I would say, an orange cat! They are friendly, affectionate and independent.
I’ve always wanted to try parasailing and bouldering.
I find fulfilment and purpose, and can see myself working within the field of community services.
Treat yourself with the same kindness and compassion as you treat others.
Youth Advisory Group
The Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is a team of passionate young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who help shape the work of the STARTTS Youth Team.
As advisors, they share their lived experience and insights to help make youth programs more inclusive, relevant and impactful.
Who can apply
Young people under 30 years old passionate about making a difference for young people..
How it works
Join regular meetings, provide advisory support and be part of discussions about existing or future youth initiatives.
What you’ll do
Advise, share ideas, and lead positive change for current and future young people in NSW.
Join YAG...
We’re looking for new members to join!
- Are you passionate about supporting young people from diverse backgrounds?
- Do you enjoy working in a team, sharing ideas and building leadership skills?
- Are you 16–25 years old, with lived experience of migration or resettlement?
- Can you commit to monthly meetings, weekly centres, multi-day camps, or occasional events?
What will you be doing?
- Collaborate with others to share ideas and give feedback on youth initiatives
- Help plan and support youth team camps, centres and events
- Be a voice for young people and make a difference in your community
- Build leadership skills and connect with others who care about making change
Reach out to express interest or find out more!
"I try to give back to the youth centre by volunteering and helping them out... I can look after my friends… which is a bit funny because once I was just like them playing soccer. But now I’m a volunteer... it gave me purpose and it made me feel like I can belong to this place."
Youth Team Volunteer, 2024