For the first time in its seven years of running, The Big Lift from the University of Technology Sydney, are setting themselves across regional NSW and VIC on a mission to share their volunteering movement across the country.
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In the past, The Big Lift has visited regional towns on its journey to Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
However, for the first time, The Big Lift will change direction and travel south to assist regional towns in NSW and VIC on its way to Melbourne.
Founded on the philosophy of ‘Paying it Forward’, The Big Lift is a student run, volunteer organisation that takes two busloads of students on a nine day bus trip through regional Australia to complete various projects.
These projects have included painting, gardening, cleaning and simple construction/ deconstruction tasks. With a focus on community engagement, The Big Lift works closely with the towns to provide help where it is needed.
“The Big Lift gives students a unique experience to discover how simple, rewarding and fun it is to help out the community. The trip shows people that if people come together for a great cause, real change can be achieved,” communications graduate and president of The Big Lift, Jen Ng said.
One TBL bus is visiting Bombala to help restore the exhibition centre and to do some gardening in the community garden. The bus will arrive on Monday evening and departs the following afternoon.
“I’ve seen so many students do great things for their community after being inspired by the volunteering projects they participated in on past trips. In a generation that has every potential to become positively connected with the world, The Big Lift plays an essential role in building that sense of community,” Ms Ng said.
“The Big Lift aims to help create global citizens that are socially conscious and empowered to be a part of things they want to see changed.”
UTS students will depart Sydney, tomorrow Saturday, July 9 with their trip spanning over nine days.