NQ Volunteer Conference 2020 Dates and Venue Announced
We are excited to announce next year’s NQ Volunteer Conference 2020 now has dates and venue locked in. The conference will run from Friday 22 May to Sunday 24 May 2020 to tie in with National Volunteer Week.
The conference will be held at Rydges Southbank, Palmer Street, South Townsville. This is a great central location close to the city, restaurants and bars and the brand new North Queensland Stadium, home of the mighty NQ Cowboys!
Event Manager, Kim Borkowski said “Rydges is offering conference delegates a fantastic bed and breakfast rate for the conference and if you would like to extend your stay, dates either side of the conference will be available at the same great rate.”
With details still to be finalised, registration for the conference will open early next year. Sign up for conference updates https://www.vnq.org.au/nq-volunteer-conference-2020-updates/.
More exciting announcements to come early in 2020!
Volunteering! Getting Started
Volunteering is a very rewarding experience and this free information session will help set you up to have a great experience. Whether you are new to volunteering (or not) the information in this session will boost your confidence in getting started and continuing to volunteer. Information covered in the free session will include: Your Rights […]
New Community Training Workshop Videos and PDF Resources
Did you miss out on our recent training workshops? Did you want to do another workshop happening at the same time? Want to revisit some of the tips give in the workshop? Want to equip your team members?
We hope that the online resource that we’ve started will continue to help you and your team well beyond the training day event itself.
You can now find the following Video summaries online:
· Grant Writing,
· Team building,
· Delegation Skills
· Volunteer Trends 2018-19
You can also find all the PDF resources developed from the VM Café discussion groups including:
· Volunteer Nurturing and Retention
· Volunteer Induction Checklists
· Communicating Vision to Volunteer Teams
· Volunteer Team Building
· Corporate and Group Volunteer Obstacles
This library of resources will continue to grow providing summaries from workshops at our training and networking events and is freely accessible to everyone for a limited time before becoming one of our membership benefits.
248% Growth in Networking & Training Events for Community Organisations
Previous Next Videos & Resources Training Topic Survey Colaborate with Us Well, that’s a wrap for Volunteering North Queensland’s training and networking events for 2019 following the Better Together Breakfast and Workshops on the 10th of October 2019. We couldn’t be happier with the connections that have been facilitated and the new knowledge attendees have […]
Not-for-profit Volunteer Management & Board Ready Partnership Announcement
It is fair to say that good governance has never been more important for Not for Profits. Learning Partnerships Not For Profit Volunteer Management and Board Ready Program is a 3-day comprehensive program designed to enable a board or committee to work on their governance together for real benefits and outcomes.
The Last of Three Successful Better Together Breakfast in 2019
Thursday, 10th of October will be the last of the three networking breakfasts we introduced this year. We have been encouraged by the interest from not-for-profits, businesses, and governments eager to strengthen cross-sector connections. We believe that it is through these connections, together, we will continue to build a better community! The Keynote speaker, Sarah […]
7 Networking & Training Sessions to Strengthen your Community Organisation
Registrations are open for a range of great networking and training sessions being held on Thursday, 10th of October 2019. Make connections and receive practical training that will strengthen your organisations capacity for social impact in our community. The day starts with the last of three successful networking breakfast introduced this year that provide an […]
Membership, Services, Fees and Sustainability
Membership Membership renews annually on the 31st of July and is a partnership with Volunteering NQ’s vision to see a community rich in volunteers and volunteering. During the 2018-19 year we: Successfully placed more than 1 volunteer every day and, Provide training and networking opportunities to 300+ participants Membership is available to individuals and NFP […]
Volunteer Conference for North Queensland Announced
The recent announcement of a $50,000 State Government grant to help hold a North Queensland Volunteering Conference in Townsville next year has been received with excitement at Volunteering North Queensland (VNQ). As North Queensland’s leading Volunteer Referral and Community Training Centre, VNQ will coordinate the conference in conjunction with a committee of volunteers. In the main, it will be volunteers organising a volunteer conference for volunteers!
Shane Harris, Manager at Volunteering North Queensland, said “This conference has been a long-term goal of VNQ that has come to fruition largely through the persistent and dedicated volunteer efforts of our President, Margie Ryder.”
“Following the mammoth contribution of volunteers to their communities during this year’s unprecedented flooding events in Townsville and North West Queensland, we believe this conference is an important part of building resilience and avoiding volunteer burnout. We are thankful the grant will enable us to bring together the grassroots volunteers from all over North and North West Queensland to connect, train, and rejuvenate their motivation to continue their vital volunteering support, without which our communities would suffer,” Shane said.
The conference will be held in Townsville over three days in May or June 2020 providing motivation, tools and support through inspiring speakers, training sessions and practical workshops.
Shane said “While it’s early days yet, we encourage everyone interested, whether they are currently volunteering or not, to sign up to receive updates as the program develops and guest speakers are announced at www.vnq.org.au/volunteer-conference.”
Congratulations 2019 NQ Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients!
Volunteers throughout our community were acknowledged at the National Volunteer Week celebrations on 20th May with these four exemplary individuals being honoured as recipients of the individual 2019 NQ Volunteer of the Year Awards.
Heart of Volunteering – Lori Langford, Northern Townsville Community Hub
Lori volunteers at NOTCH 5 days a week and has quickly become an integral part of the team. Her commitment to the centre and the community knows no limits as she can be relied upon to contribute extra hours in response to the demand on the NOTCH services wearing many hats such as cleaner, flood recovery worker, child minder, events coordinator and social media advocate all whilst providing much needed emotional support. With her dedication and commitment NOTCH has been able to add regular monthly events to their calendar, many of which are coordinated by Lori.
Youth Volunteering Award – Lachlan Dent, St Vincent De Paul Society
Lachlan’s passion for creating quality experiences for disadvantaged children has been an integral contribution to the Buddies Day and Kids Camp Programs. His compassion, leadership and enthusiasm for providing an inclusive environment where children have the opportunity to enjoy sports, days out and other quality activities enables participants to have fun, build self-esteem and make friends. He is a true role model not only to the children whose lives he helps shape but also to the other volunteers who he regularly encourages and empowers to follow their own leadership journey.
Volunteer Impact Award – Rhiannon Hall, Happy Feat
Rhi fosters an inclusive environment and strives to keep ‘Happy Featers’ engaged through her fun and fresh choreography. Rhi’s ability and focus on tailoring her teaching for varying levels of mobility and concentration as well as her unwavering commitment contributes significantly to participant’s self-esteem and providing them with rich social engagement.
Volunteer Achievement Award – Allen Bishop, Ozcare Villa Vincent
Allen’s extraordinary commitment to volunteering suits him down to the ground as he’s kept busy and that’s the way he likes it! From avian husbandry and assisting the diversional therapist to creating a warm and welcoming environment to the residents, Allen’s innovative and detail oriented approach contributes greatly to the Villa Vincent family.