Volunteering North Queensland

Volunteer

Find a great volunteer opportunity.

Our goal is to help you find a volunteer position that is the perfect fit for your interests, skills and availability!

Training

Helping you help others!

From Governance to Volunteer Coordinator’s Network to Digital Marketing to Onsite Training,  we offer practical and personable training for your staff and volunteers.

Membership

Looking for volunteers?

Membership provides access to our volunteer recruitment services and discounted training for not-for-profit organisations. 

Very informative and engaging meeting with a Recruitment Officer. I received all information I needed and I'm clear on next steps to take.
Volunteer
VolunteerAnonymous
Learning what social media is available, the help that each platform provides and the generation each appeals to was beneficial. Knowing the costs involved was also extremely useful for a NFP. Applying this knowledge will help us make a more informed decision about using social media.
Training Participant
Training ParticipantAnonymous
A very helpful and pleasant experience with staff who want to be sure the position you choose will be a good fit.
Volunteer
VolunteerAnonymous
The training was very engaging as was witnessed by the attention received from the audience. Both presenters have given very valuable insights into the topic with workable strategies to use to gain the outcomes we have in mind.
Training Participant
Training ParticipantAnonymous
I found a wonderful opportunity to contribute and share the joy of teaching and learning. Everyone is worth it!
Volunteer
VolunteerAnonymous
I have been offered an admin role and I start next week! Many thanks for your support. Without your connection, I wouldn't have gained this opportunity.
Volunteer
VolunteerQuerida Ross
The presenter listened to any questions posed and answered them to the satisfaction of the asker. Advice was given in a helpful way rather than in a way that could make the person feel belittled.
Training Participant
Training ParticipantAnonymous
Very friendly service. Helped me move forward with my expression of interest.
Volunteer
VolunteerAnonymous
Great topics, well presented with the speaker being very clear, precise and easy to understand and follow.
Training Particpant
Training ParticpantAnonymous
The volunteer staff at Volunteering NQ are wonderful. Very supportive and understanding.
Volunteer
VolunteerAnonymous
Very professional. Involved everyone in attendance.
Training Participant
Training ParticipantAnonymous
It was a great experience talking with people here. Shared useful information with me. Got a few contacts which might help me in the future.
Volunteer
VolunteerAnonymous

Community Engagement

Meet like minded people and share the joy of supporting Guide Dogs Qld through Community Engagement & Fundraising at events, shows and shopping centres.
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Ready Reading Program

North Queensland training for the Queensland Ready Reading Program will start at Currajong SS 29 August, Townsville South SS 3 September, Oonoonba SS 5 September.
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Refugee English Tutor

Visit refugee families in their home to assist with learning English. Some tutors also help with children's homework, or simply visit each week as friends.
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NQ Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient

Brad Wearne’s commitment to volunteering at Ozcare Villa Vincent Aged Care Facility includes the significant difference he has made to the lives of many North Queenslanders suffering from dementia. Brad has had a positive impact on the way the dementia unit goes about its daily business of caring for residents. In the world of volunteering, Brad Wearne’s contribution is nothing less than inspirational. He is an inspiration not only to the management teams and staff, but to any Australian who suffers personal adversity. Brad has demonstrated that he has great heart, great courage and great tenacity.

Before Brad’s arrival, ‘Jane’ rarely stepped outside. Even though she loved gardening, she was unable to bend down. Brad built her a waist high workbench and provided her with empty pots, soil and bulbs. ‘Jane’ now ventures outside into the fresh air and sits at her gardening bench to work. She monitors the progress of her pot plants daily and derives considerable enjoyment from doing so.

Brad had been working as a restaurant supervisor until one morning he was involved in an accident, suffering immense damage to his foot. Seventeen surgeries over four years impacted every facet of his life and the possibility of amputation lead Brad to a dark place. Determined not to slide any further, Brad strapped on his moon-boot and hobbled into Volunteering North Queensland where he was referred to Ozcare Villa Vincent and accepted as a volunteer visiting elderly residents with the aim of brightening their days with a social visit. In reflection Brad says, “It’s the people here and being around them” that makes a difference, “They’ve encouraged me to grow mentally. They’ve really grounded me, I love being here.”