A virtual volunteering program by Monash Malaysia Business Alumni Chapter (MMBAC) that aims to support refugees through a series of workshops. A minimum commitment of 2 hours on a Saturday (Oct 17th, Oct 24th, Oct 31st or Nov 7th) and compulsory training session on Oct 10th. Open to non-Monash alumni/students. Applications close on Oct 9th.

Apply To Be A Volunteer

From wherever you are based, you will be facilitating a series of virtual workshops that are aimed to improve the livelihoods of students aged between 15 to 17 who have been forcibly displaced from their home countries.

We believe that volunteering shouldn't be that difficult and you can do it at the convenience of your own home space.

This programme is a joint collaboration between Monash Business Alumni Chapter and Ideas Academy.

Part One:

Knowledge Sharing

Part Two:

Putting Into Practice

Part One involves knowledge sharing by invited speaker and/or the organising team.

Part Two will see all students split into groups of 3 whereby 2 volunteers per group will facilitate the interactive activities breakout session. Yes, you will get a volunteer buddy with you!

The entire workshop will be conducted online via Zoom.

Submit online

application form

You will be contacted within the week of application

If shortlisted, you will be invited for a call to assess your suitability as a volunteer

If successful, you will be invited to attend a compulsory virtual training session on Oct 10th, 9-11:30am.

Each workshop is unique and aims to improve employability, performance and confidence in the students.

In the application form, you have the option to select which workshop(s) you like to volunteer for.

While we strive to ensure everyone gets their preferred workshop, you may be asked to volunteer for a different workshop due to limited slots of 6-8 volunteers per workshop.

Oct 17th | 9:30am - 11:30am

Resume Writing &

Interview Techniques

Part One

Sharing on successful resume writing and interviewing by our speaker.

Part Two

Mock interview sessions facilitated by volunteers.

Oct 24th | 3pm - 5pm

Entrepreneurship &

Business Model Canvas (BMC)

Part One

Sharing on speaker's personal entrepreneur journey and application of BMC.

Part Two

Creating a BMC and presenting the BMC to the group. Session is facilitated by volunteers.

Oct 31st | 9:30am - 11:30am

Basic Marketing Design Using Canva

Part One

Introduction and demonstration of creating marketing designs using Canva by speaker.

Part Two

Hands-on practice creating simple designs with guidance from volunteers.

Nov 7th | 9:30am - 11:30am

Email Writing &

Phone Etiquette

Part One

Sharing on effective email and phone communication by speaker.

Part Two

Role play (i.e. dealing with customer complaints) and discussion facilitated by volunteers.

Participating students of Dreamweaver Project are from Ideas Academy. Ideas Academy believes in Education for All and that it is something that no one regardless of background, race or economic situation should be denied.

Their mission is to ensure that every child between 12 to 18 years old gains a strong secondary education foundation , allowing them to become responsible, confident and compassionate adults.

Find out more about IDEAS Academy at https://ideasacademy.org.my/

Our speaker for the Entrepreneurship & Business Model Canvas (BMC) workshop is none other than the Founder & Managing Director of Revofa Collective, Adeline Ng.

A Monash Graduate herself, Adeline is a strong advocate of sustainable fashion and women empowerment thus the birth of Revofa Collective.

Revofa is a peer to peer clothing rental platform that provides a means for women to monetise their wardrobe. ‘Revofa’ stands for Revolve Fashion which brings the meaning of the ability for fashion to rotate and go around.

Find out more about Revofa Collective at https://revofacollective.com/

Ee Hua Yeoh

Senior Executive, Talent Recruitment

BDO Malaysia

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Justine Ng

Performance Marketing Specialist

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Dr. Arman Rashid

Political Analyst/ Counsellor in Training

Monash University

Any questions? Drop us an email.

monashdreamweaver@gmail.com

We want you.

Apply To Be A Volunteer

Part One:

Knowledge Sharing

Part Two:

Putting Into Practice

Submit online

application form

You will be contacted within the week of application

If shortlisted, you will be invited for a call to assess your suitability as a volunteer

If successful, you will be invited to attend a compulsory virtual training session on Oct 10th, 9-11:30am.

Resume Writing &

Interview Techniques

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Part One

Sharing on successful resume writing and interviewing by our speaker.

​

Part Two

Mock interview sessions facilitated by volunteers.

Entrepreneurship &

Business Model Canvas (BMC)

​

Part One

Sharing on speaker's personal entrepreneur journey and application of BMC.

​

Part Two

Creating a BMC and presenting the BMC to the group. Session is facilitated by volunteers.

Basic Marketing Design Using Canva

​

Part One

Introduction and demonstration of creating marketing designs using Canva by speaker.

​

Part Two

Hands-on practice creating simple designs with guidance from volunteers.

Email Writing &

Phone Etiquette

​

Part One

Sharing on effective email and phone communication by speaker.

​

Part Two

Role play (i.e. dealing with customer complaints) and discussion facilitated by volunteers.

Ee Hua Yeoh

Senior Executive, Talent Recruitment

BDO Malaysia

Justine Ng

Performance Marketing Specialist

SearchGuru

Dr. Arman Rashid

Political Analyst/ Counsellor in Training

Monash University

Any questions? Drop us an email.

monashdreamweaver@gmail.com

We want you.

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