About Us
Who We Are
Volunteering NQ is a leading Volunteer Resource Centre, connecting individual, corporate and groups of volunteers with great volunteer opportunities.
We also provide training for volunteer managers and community organisations to strengthen the not-for-profit sector and host networking events for the NFP, Business and Government sectors providing a platform for value adding relationships to be developed.
Our current services are only available in Townsville, with a vision to expanding to Palm Island, Ingham, Charters Towers and the Burdekin.
Management Committee
Anne Camplin
President
Born and raised in the Townsville community. I am passionate about giving back and investing in the future of Townsville.
I work in the Banking sector in a specialised team within the Commonwealth Bank, tasked with supporting some of the community’s most vulnerable people. From those experiencing Family and Domestic violence to others who suffer from mental and physical health issues which affect them in being able to meet their liability commitments and/or daily basic living needs.
I value health and fitness in all forms, physical, mental and psychological. I am an active person who loves working out in the gym and exploring the great outdoors both above and below water. In my spare time. I enjoy supporting local organisations aligned to my own personal passions, I am the secretary for the Townsville Hike and Explore Group, getting out and about adventuring in our great region as often as possible.
As well as being a member of the VNQ Committee I am also a member of the Townsville City Council Family and Domestic Violence Action Planning Group, working towards ending violence against women and children.
Margie Ryder
Secretary
Margie Ryder, commonly known as “Mad Maggies”,is what some call the little pocket Dynamo. Under Margie’s stewardship, the Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival was awarded Queensland Best Festival / Event at the Tourism Queensland awards and was also Highly Commended at the Australian Tourism Awards.
Margie spent over 18 years as a Councillor, 10 years in Julia Creek and 8 Years at Townsville City , numerous years as a volunteer in various roles and has overseen the HR and finance arm of their family engineering business, which now employs 35 people locally.
Margie’s sometimes unruly way of getting sponsorship or networking has worked in her favour, but her passion for the volunteer sector is what drives her.
Without volunteers NOTHING happens.
Michael Pugh
Treasurer
Michael is a highly-experienced Business Manager with an Operations/Safety & Compliance/Training background. He is a dedicated and enthusiastic professional with extensive knowledge and experience across numerous sectors.
Founder of the Townsville and Central Queensland Hike and Explore Groups, building social, inclusive outdoor networks using a community based approach is Michael’s hobby and passion.
He is President of the CCBG (Clermont Community Business Group) and a sitting member on the MIW Regional Community Forum (Dept. Premier and Cabinet / Advancing Queensland Regions).
Michael was nominated for a Citizen of the Year award in 2022 (Australia Day Awards/MIW) and won the 2022 Gold Award for “Most Outstanding Volunteer Individual” at the Mackay Isaac Tourism Awards.
A strong advocate for Townsville, Clermont, North and Central Queensland, Michael is passionate about rural, regional and outdoor communities.
Tenason Stark
Tenason is pursuing a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts at James Cook University, alongside a diploma in business.
In 2024, he was named Townsville’s Young Citizen of the Year, recognising his efforts to positively impact society.
He is the 2024 young member of Thuringowa in the Queensland Youth Parliament and the Youth Minister for Justice, Police, Community Safety, and Correctional Services.
Tenason serves as a Justice of the Peace and Army reservist, while volunteering in numerous charities.
Tracey Bannerman
Tracey Bannerman has called Townsville home for over 35 years and is passionate about supporting her local community. For more than 28 years, Tracey has volunteered in a variety of roles, including over 10 years with Neighbourhood Watch Queensland and 26 years as a Justice of the Peace (Qualified).
Tracey is also a proud mum, small business owner, full-time employee, and university student, juggling life’s many hats with enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to making a difference.
Jasmin Peak
Jasmin graduated with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Zoology and Ecology in 2025.
She has volunteered with the Queensland Youth Parliament since 2022, and has taken on roles including Media and Marketing Officer and Youth Governor of Queensland in 2025. She has also volunteered for the Magnetic Island Network for Turtles and PopFest, as well as many other community events, especially within the arts scene.
Jasmin was nominated for Townsville’s Young Citizen of the Year and Volunteering North Queensland Youth Volunteer of the Year Awards in 2025.
Living with disabilities, she is passionate about creating inclusive opportunities and supporting VNQ’s mission to strengthen volunteering across North Queensland.