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.