VNQ to close its doors after 33 years
Media Release 13 September 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that VNQ will close its doors after 33 years. VNQ was established on 13th February 1989. Concerns were raised last year about the negative impacts within our and other communities due to a Commonwealth Department of Social Services (DSS) decision to end […]
State of Volunteering in Queensland Report 2021
During National Volunteer Week in May this year, Volunteering Queensland released the inaugural State of Volunteering in Queensland 2021 Report into the status and the economic and social value of volunteering. The key findings from the report show that over 3 million or 75.7% of the adult population of Queenslanders volunteered in 2020. These volunteers […]
VNQ rolls out the red carpet for Volunteers
Individuals and leaders who enrich our Northern Queensland communities through their volunteer groups and activities in Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Palm Island and the Overlander’s Way were celebrated at the 2022 VNQ Awards on Saturday 28th May. 220 guests enjoyed dinner, dancing and entertainment along with the all-important announcement of the awards finalists and […]
Volunteering North Queensland locks in an expert line up for its Conference Program!
Volunteering North Queensland has locked in a dynamic range of expert speakers, all with many years of leadership, experience and knowledge, for its inaugural Conference program. Whether a volunteer, volunteer manager or community organisation the program has something for everyone. Following a Welcome by Event Emcee, Glenn ‘Minty’ Mintern, the program kicks off with magic […]
Jam packed weekend of events at VNQ’s Conference & Awards
What can I expect at VNQ’s Conference & Awards weekend? From start to finish you will be welcomed, entertained, inspired and appreciated. On Friday 27 May, from 5.30 pm – 7:30 pm, you will be welcomed with canapés, drinks and live entertainment at a Townsville Civic Reception. Enjoy the full day’s conference on Saturday 28 […]
Nominations open for VNQ’s Volunteer of the Year Awards
Volunteering North Queensland (VNQ) appreciates the thousands of volunteers contributing to our North/ North-West Queensland communities. The VNQ Conference & Awards is a celebration of the individuals and leaders that enrich our Northern Queensland communities through volunteer groups and activities in Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Palm Island and the Overlanders Way. There are six […]
Volunteering North Queensland launches their inaugural Conference and Awards!
Volunteering North Queensland Conference and Awards (VNQCA), a first of its kind in our region, will be held in Townsville on the 27th and 28th of May. It is a conference style weekend retreat for volunteers serving in local communities to be revitalised through inspirational speakers, practical workshops and wrapping up with a gala evening […]
A new era of volunteering in NQ
The world of volunteering is changing. Not just because of COVID and the health regulations it brings, but also because the expectations of volunteers and the needs of organisations who employ them are changing. Volunteering North Queensland (VNQ), the “go to” volunteering resource hub in North Queensland, is changing too. We recently announced big changes […]
VNQ expands free membership to include For-Profit organisations
In an innovative move, VNQ has opened up its membership to include For-Profit organisations. Everyone can now become members of Volunteering North Queensland and gain the same great benefits and membership is FREE. Manager, Jacqui Bekker said “Our free membership offer is part of a wide ranging restructure of our membership and volunteer referral services. […]
The Benefits of Volunteering to the Community
Cayley, like all of us, wears many hats. She is a mum, wife, Training Administrator for Volunteering North Queensland, President of local charity, Unlock the Lachs and volunteer. Cayley was honoured to receive an invitation to say a few words to the Mater Hospital’s volunteers at a luncheon to celebrate National Volunteer Week. Talking about […]