The Leaders in Communities Award is looking for students to share their ideas on how the award could be improved.

We are interested in gaining a broad range of students so even if you have not previously volunteered at University or in the community, or actively participated in a student club or sports team before, that’s ok.

You also do not need to be registered to the award. These workshops will be run throughout Week 7 and Week 11 this semester at a variety of times and you will only be asked to attend one at a time that suits you, details are in the survey.

If you are interested in participating in one of these co-design workshops, please apply by completing the following survey by 5pm on the 29th August 2018: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/g2b6

What is the award:

• The Leaders in Communities Award formally recognises your volunteering and extra-curricular activities in the Scholarships and Awards section of your academic transcript and AHEGS, which you get when you graduate
• You can apply to the award at any time during your degree
• You can include activities you’ve undertaken in the 24 months prior to formally starting the Award
• Find out more information about the award and how to apply here

What you will do in the co-design workshop:

• Provide your input in the review of the award
• Share your insight into how it can be improved
• Have a say in how the University recognises your extra-curricular activities and the contributions you make through volunteering

What you will gain:

• A $20 gift voucher as a thank you
• Experience in project design
• Development of your communication and team working skills
• You will also be able to submit your attendance to a workshop as a Professional Skills record as part of your Leaders in Communities Award application