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 on a mission to share their volunteering movement across the country which will include visits to Woodstock and Wyangala.
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In the past, The Big Lift has visited regional towns on its journey to Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
However, this year, 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," says communications graduate and President of The Big Lift, Jen Ng.
"The trip shows people that if they come together for a great cause, real change can be achieved," she said.
One TBL bus will be visiting Woodstock to help the CWA with some painting and gardening, while the other bus will be visiting Wyangala to help renovate the local school.
Each bus will be arriving in their town on the evening of Saturday, July 9 departing in the afternoon of Sunday July 10.
"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."
The Big Lift is sponsored by the University of Technology Sydney (Student Services, Faculty of Health, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences), UTS International (BUiLD and Community Connections), Activate UTS, Pegasus Coaches, ResMed, and ING Direct.
