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Volunteer to help your fellow students

Looking to gain valuable experience, build your professional skills and make a meaningful difference on campus?

Join the Tax Help Program as a volunteer and support fellow students by providing assistance through Macquarie University's Tax Help service.

Why volunteer?

You will:

  • gain valuable volunteer experience for your resume
  • develop professional and transferable workplace skills in:
    • communication
    • client support
    • problem-solving
    • teamwork
  • meet new people and expand your network across the University
  • make a positive impact by helping fellow students navigate their tax obligations with confidence
  • receive training and support throughout a program recognised by the Australian Tax Office (ATO)
  • receive an ATO certificate of completion for your volunteer services
  • receive recognition for your contribution to the Macquarie community.

Who can apply?

You don’t need any special experience to become a Tax Help volunteer – we provide all the training and support you need to assist others.

You can become a Tax Help volunteer if you:

  • are at least 18 years old
  • have lived in Australia permanently for the last two years
  • pass a pre-engagement check (which includes a police records check)
  • complete online training and mandatory assessments.

You can't become a Tax Help volunteer if you:

  • are unavailable for a minimum of three hours per week (11am – 2pm) on either Monday, Wednesday or Thursday during September and October
  • work as, or are employed by, a registered tax agent, BAS agent, tax (financial) adviser or SMSF auditor due to conflict of interest requirements.
Help other students navigate tax time