Notice of VNQ’s 2025 Annual General Meeting
Notice of VNQ’s 2025 Annual General Meeting Monday 20th October 2025 7:00pmatThe Cafe, Northreach Baptist Church38 Canterbury Road, Kirwan With Special AI Grants Training from 5:30 pm, with CEO and Founder of LiteHaus International – Jack Growden.AGM to follow at 7:00pm The meeting is open to all members of the community, however only members with […]
David vs Goliath Moment: VNQ Welcomes Volunteer Inquiry Outcomes
Volunteering North Queensland (VNQ) has welcomed the release of the State Government’s Parliamentary Inquiry into Volunteers, calling it a landmark moment for Queensland’s 3 million volunteers. The report delivered eight recommendations, including two of VNQ’s key priorities: • Improving operating conditions for Volunteer Resource Centre’s (VRCs)• Adopting a whole-of-government approach to recognising, investing in, and […]
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 VNQ Volunteer of the Year Awards
Winners of the 2025 Volunteering North Queensland Volunteer of the Year Awards were announced at a Mayoral Civic Reception on 20th May 2025, hosted by Townsville City Council. Held during National Volunteer Week celebrations, the annual awards honour the amazing North Queensland volunteers who work tirelessly to strengthen our North Queensland and surrounding communities. Congratulations […]
Nominations are open for the 2025 Volunteering North Queensland Volunteer of the Year Awards
The 2025 Volunteering North Queensland Volunteer of the Year Awards are here, and it’s time to recognise the incredible volunteers who make a real difference in our community! These awards are open to volunteers and organisations in Townsville, Hinchinbrook, Burdekin, Mount Isa, Palm Island and all regions in between. Whether it’s an inspiring young volunteer, […]
2024 Annual General Meeting
Come along to our 2024 AGM. It is open to all members of the community however only members with voting rights will be able to vote. Light refreshments will be served after the AGM as part of International Volunteer Day celebrations. AGM Agenda: 1. Open Meeting2. Attendance (incl. Proxies):3. Apologies:4. Confirmation of Previous AGM Minutes: […]
The H.O.P.E. Leadership Academy Masterclass for Changemakers
Twelve community changemakers in the Not-for-Profit industry – the first intake of VNQ’s exciting new program named H.O.P.E. – are set to commence a six-month comprehensive coaching program designed to empower and inspire current and aspiring leaders. H.O.P.E. stands for Happiness, Options, Progress and Empowerment.Happiness – Self-love, acceptance, values, confidenceOptions – Clarity, opportunity, flexibility, resourcefulnessProgress […]
Christmas Volunteering Wrap-Up
A big shoutout to all the amazing people that Volunteered over the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Period! We received an overwhelming response of applications to volunteer for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal, which ran gift-wrapping stalls located in several major Shopping Centres such as Castletown, Fairfield, and Stockland. The Appeal also hosted a Community […]
Celebrating International Volunteer Day
Volunteering North Queensland celebrated International Volunteer Day in style last Tuesday. Emceed by Jools Munro, the fast paced morning was filled with inspiring stories and highlights of individual’s volunteer placements, raffle prizes generously donated by Townsville businesses, a brainstorming session on ways to bring in more volunteers, presentation of Certificates of Appreciation and a delicious […]
Time to get wrapping with The Salvation Army
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! The Salvation Army is getting into the Christmas spirit, with its annual gift-wrapping service set to begin in mid-December this year – and they need your help. As part of the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal, Salvos have held a gift-wrapping service in Townsville shopping centres for the […]
Relaunch of VM Cafe
Volunteering North Queensland is thrilled to announce the relaunch of the VM Café, a dynamic hybrid networking and training event designed exclusively for Volunteer Managers to Network, Learn and Collaborate. VM Café gives Volunteer Managers the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, gain valuable insights, and find innovative solutions to the challenges they face in […]