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:

1. Successfully placed more than 1 volunteer every day and,
2. Provide training and networking opportunities to 300+ participants

Membership is available to individuals and NFP organisations here.

Volunteer Referral Services

Our Volunteer Referral Services help to attract volunteers from new audience groups and reduce the administrative workload in listing new positions and follow up expressions of interest.  This service is a 12-month subscription renewing on the date of application and includes:

1. Unlimited volunteer positions listed by Volunteering NQ staff into a national database accessible by potential volunteers at vnq.org.au, SEEK Volunteer and GoVolunteer.
2. Proofing and creative feedback by Volunteering NQ staff on all volunteer positions descriptions.
3. Volunteering NQ staff follow-up of all expressions of interest on your behalf immediately, and at 24-hour, 48-hour and 5 business day intervals via multiple methods of communication to maximise engagement of the potential volunteer and reduce the number of uncontactable volunteers.
4. Volunteering NQ staff check the volunteer’s suitability based on the requirements of the position including background checks, licences and availability to reduce unsuitable referrals.

Our commitment to financial sustainability.

Volunteering NQ receives financial support from various funding bodies and is further supported through the contributions of our volunteer team.  Together, these significantly subsidise the costs of service.  Financial sustainability is important and multiple strategies, including membership fees, service fees and corporate partnerships are being developed to ensure Volunteering NQ continues well into the future. 

A 3-year plan commenced in 2018-19 with the introduction of a standalone Membership fee and tiered fee structure for Volunteer Referral Services.  Rolling service fee increases will follow up to 2020-21 to move our fees to a comparable level within the volunteer resource sector and reflect the continual improvements being made.