“I Need Helpers has become the ideal introduction to the events industry for students in what is a highly competitive work environment.”

Katherine Fothergill | Event Management Student

“I absolutely loved the experience and found that I felt like I was part of a team and everyone was ‘in it together’. There was plenty of help if any was needed and i wasn’t afraid to ask anyone if i wasn’t sure.”

Caitlin Murray | La Trobe University | Bachelor of Business (Event Management and Marketing)

“I Need Helpers provided a high level of interaction with the volunteers about their experiences”

Angus Browne | Sydney College of Event Management | Event Management Student

“I loved working as a part of the I Need Helpers team at the 2013 ICP. The event gave me hands on experience that I wouldnt be able to get anywhere else! I also enjoyed working with such a great group of friendly people”

Amber Robinson | La Trobe University | Business Management (Events)

“I simply love volunteering at events around Melbourne and so thankful for INH! You guys really have the most amazing and anticipated events of the year.

You’re an amazing team of people and I enjoyed meeting and working alongside you all. I cannot wait for other future events to come. !!”

 

Tracey Tran | Monash University – Bachelor of Business and Commerce, majoring in Management and Economics

“A great team of people who are passionate about the industry and willing to share there experience and knowledge.They look after there own and offer plenty of opportunities for all there volunteers. Not everyone is like I Need Helpers and its good to know that they will protect the rights of all volunteers in their care.”

 

Jessica Rice | William Angliss Institute of TAFE – Event Management Student

“In all my volunteering experience, this has been the most formal (e.g. registration, identification etc.) volunteering management system I’ve encountered. The timetable was done well, briefings were short but relevant and the perks were fantastic! Thanks for a great time.”

St Kilda Film Festival 2013 Volunteer | I Need Helpers

“I Need Helpers provided me with a lot of knowledge, experience, skills and new connections. I started volunteering with I Need Helpers in 2013 at the Chan’s Dumpling Festival. This was my first move to a hospitality industry, and I loved it. Volunteering with I Need Helpers has kick started my volunteering involvement. I am now working for a lot of major events in Melbourne and I Need Helpers started it all for 2013. Thanks I Need Helpers!!”

Hung Pham | RMIT University Student – Public Relations

“I have volunteered for a number of events with I Need Helpers and each time they have been extremely supportive, welcoming and encouraging. The I Need Helpers team provide opportunities for students to demonstrate and build upon key skills, expand their knowledge in events coordination and management, and build key contacts within industry. The team has been absolutely wonderful to work with and each member shows great professionalism, organisation and flexibility, all vital traits when working in events. Most importantly, volunteering with I Need Helpers is great fun and opens doors to all sorts of opportunities!”

Reahn Aitchison | Post Event Management Graduate

“I love the fact that I Need Helpers is a platform for my work experience, it’s easy and simple to access and provides great opportunities.”

Michelle Nguyen | LaTrobe University – Bachelor of Business (Event Management)

“I Need Helpers provides a single source of information for people who want to volunteer at events, I love it!”

Julia Sparrow | La Trobe Univeristy – Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management/Event Management)

“I Need Helpers is AWESOME, they communicate, look out for their volunteers and give amazing opportunities :)”

Jessica Rice | William Angliss Institue – Diploma of Events

“I enjoyed the most is the network of people that I met as I volunteered for I Need Helpers. I enjoyed that we helped out with a charity and got to enjoy the entertainment but we were also gaining more experience in events and how they are conducted.”

Ruby Carrera | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) event student

“When volunteering for I Need Helpers I felt like I was part of a family. It was educating, hard work but a lot of fun. I Need Helpers gave me the opportunity to work for major events which otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to be a part of.”

Asanki Fernando | Victoria University event student

“My first experience with I need helpers was at the Financial Education Summit. The guys at I Need Helpers are great to work with. What I have enjoyed the most so far is the range of events that we as volunteers have the opportunity to experience. I love working closely with celebrities and I have had that chance with I Need Helpers and Im looking forward to more opportunities like that in the future.”

Rayhana Moustapha |  Just starting her event course

“I enjoyed that i could work with like minded people, where i was learning and having fun. I like volunteering for I Need Helpers because i can communicate the same way for each event, i dont have to have a million different emails to respond to.”

Louisa Karmouche | William Angliss Institute event student

“Working on events, gaining knowledge and creating a pleasant atmosphere for people is rewarding in its own way. No money can fill the reward of doing something you love, especially when it comes to helping others.”

Nicole Hadjiyiannis | Event management student