“It's about strengths and needs - yours, ours and how we can work together to our mutual benefit”
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
AUT University's Community Relations office was set up in 2004 to create and establish initiatives such as Skills Exchange - NZ's employee volunteering site, that connect AUT University with community, business and government organisations.
These relationships provide innovative, challenging and exciting ways for the university to engage with the communities in which it operates, and result in a positive experience for our students, staff and partners.
AUT University is proud to be actively involved in and contributing to our communities, economy and environment.
AUT Pulse
AUT Pulse is a staff e-zine created to recognise and celebrate some of the fantastic community and sporting initiatives and people based at AUT.
We hope that through reading AUT Pulse you get to know the university's community a bit better, and are inspired to get involved yourself.
To find out more read the NOVEMBER newsletter 
Archive:
AUT Volunteers
The Heart of AUT in Action
SKILLS EXCHANGE
Skills Exchange is a unique, online volunteering facility developed by AUT, in partnership with Vodafone.
- A quick and easy way for staff and students to put their time and talents to work in the community
- A simple and cost-effective tool for AUT to co-ordinate and acknowledge their employees' and student's volunteering
- An indispensable tool for community groups to tap into AUT's pool of people and expertise.
To register on Skills Exchange please click on the Skills Exchange icon or click here (login/password) for the registration steps.
COACHCORP
 Coachcorp is a sport volunteer recruitment programme that gives employees the opportunity to coach, manage and officiate in community sport. Coachcorp is led by Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC).
AUT is a member of Coachcorp and allows staff flexi-time up to 2 to 4 hours per week over a 10 to 14 week period typically the duration of the sport season. For further information about Coachcorp click the icon.
For AUT staff/students enquiring about AUT Coachcorp please contact: Relationship Manager Sports Community 921 9690.
STUDENT MENTORS
 Student mentors are experienced students who have completed one year of study at AUT. Mentors volunteer their time to help new students adjust to university life. As a mentor you will be required to commit to the mentor programme for one year at approximately 25 hours per semester.
You will gain many benefits including a free CV, use of student mentor room and computer, free professional development seminars, transferable work skills and the satisfaction of helping fellow students.
To register your interest in becoming a mentor complete the Online application form. click here
STUDENT AMBASSADORS
 Student Ambassadors work closely with AUT University Schools Recruitment Team, hosting visiting groups of secondary schools on campus and assisting with presentations in secondary schools. If you are interested in becoming a Student Ambassador volunteer contact: gareth.dyer@aut.ac.nz
SIFE AUT
 SIFE - Students in Free Enterprise is a non-profit student-run organisation that develops and implements community-based projects giving individuals the opportunity to increase their skill level, make a contribution to improving the standard of living for communities and in turn make the world a better place.
For more information or interested in joining click the SIFE icon or call
(09) 921 6327.
 OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Service Abroad provides opportunities for New Zealand volunteers to work with local people in developing countries. They share their skills, and together help to bring about appropriate, sustainable development.
To check out their latest postings click here
OTHER LINKS
- AUT University Alumni
- AUT University Advancement
- AUT University Scholarship Office
For more information about AUT Community Relations or any of the above please contact Ian Leader, Community Relations Manager, AUT University. (09) 921 9227 ian.leader@aut.ac.nz
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