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Volunteers needed to mentor disadvantaged students

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2017/311017-itrack-volunteer-mentors

Thousands of volunteers making a world of difference for children in need

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2019/national-volunteer-week-2019

This year marks 30 years of National Volunteer Week [20–26 May] and to celebrate, children’s education charity The Smith Family is acknowledging the world of difference its volunteers make on the lives of Australian children in need.

The Smith Family is urging the public to ‘donate before it’s too late’

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/centre/releases/2013/191213-tsf-urges-public-to-donate-before-its-too-late

Read our media releases: The Smith Family is urging the public to ‘donate before it’s too late’.

Billy has a big heart for helping students plan for life after school

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/billys-story

Read about some of Billy's unforgettable moments as a volunteer mentor

Jackie helps students choose the right pathway

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/jackies-story

When a student has overcome so much just to stay in school, helping them plan their career and study pathway is deeply satisfying for iTrack mentor Jackie. Read more.

You connect students to career advice and networks

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/samarth-story

Sam has a successful career and decided to give back as a volunteer mentor through iTrack. Read more.

Justin is using personal experience to help others

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/justins-story

Starting Year 10 can be nerve-wracking. Suddenly a student is supposed to know what they want to do with their life. Justin remembers it well. Read more.

Meet some volunteers

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/meet-some-volunteers

Experience real life results, meet children on our programs & discover more Smith Family stories - Meet some volunteers

Former Learning for Life student gives back

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/ericks-story

“My family came to Australia in 1992 … El Salvador at the time was in the middle of civil war. We literally came with what we could carry on the plane and that’s pretty much it,” said Erick.

Marg thinks volunteering is an extraordinary experience

https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/media/stories/volunteers/margs-story

As a Corporate Responsibility Manager, Marg knows the importance of giving back. When she learned that she could volunteer to help disadvantaged students in Years 9 to 11 by becoming a mentor, she jumped at the chance. That was four years ago. And seeing the positive shifts in students keeps Marg coming back.

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