Keen to drive positive change on campus?
Join our team as a volunteer
The student experience on campus doesn't have to be all about study. Grab at the opportunity to take on the challenge and create meaningful change as a volunteer for the Sustainability Office.
You get to be part of a hands-on team working towards the Sustainability Development Goals and the Sustainability Strategic Framework for the University. Supporting events and campaigns designed to challenge the norm and think outside the box, you will be working collaboratively with the team and wider community!
In all, this unique opportunity offers you the chance to invest your passion for sustainability into designing and creating positive changes on campus.
Check out our community of other passionate legends on Instagram, Facebook and the student run Sustainability Sussed podcast
We can achieve more by working together
You can choose how to become more involved with sustainability – as a volunteer, by taking action in your study or living spaces, becoming a leader, or just connecting with others. Here are ways you can get involved:
Green Your Scene
Get involved and Green Your Scene
Sustainability sussed
Sustainability Neighbourhood
Connect with others
We have teamed up with the Untouched World Charitable Trust to offer University of Otago students the opportunity to take part in the Water Wise Leadership Experience in Central Otago.
This seven day field trip is designed to provide practical field experience for selected students in Otago. The trip also provides an opportunity to draw together water issues, education and sustainable business practices.
Dates for 2020 are yet to be confirmed.
Untouched World Charitable Trust
For more information, contact the Sustainability Office Engagement Co-ordinator – Jesikah Triscott
Email jesikah.triscott@otago.ac.nz
Volunteer
- Social Impact Studio
- Otago University Animals, Aquatic, Plants, Ecological Society (AAPES)
- Wildlife Hospital Students Association
Positive change
- Students for Environmental Action (SEA)
- UN Youth New Zealand
- Geography and Environmental Managers Society (GEMS)
- Otago University Animals, Aquatic, Plants, Ecological Society (AAPES)
- Law for Change
- Veganism and Animal Rights Society (VARS)
- Dental Environmental Group
Get outside
- University of Otago Cycling Club
- Tramping Club
- Canoe (white water) Club
- Otago Students Geological Society
Wellness and inclusivity
- Silverline
- Otago Women's+ Club
- UniQ
- A host of clubs also offer a range of opportunities