This page provides a range of information and resources to help you with your volunteering. Some of the fantastic events and opportunities that are available for our organisations and our volunteers are also highlighted. This is just the tip of the iceberg though. If you register your organisation (see the 'Organisations' page), you'll be able to access a lot more! Joining is free and by doing so you'll be able to access the full range of opportunities, to list events and source valuable volunteers. We'll keep adding to this page, but why not register..it's free!

Information for Volunteers

When you're volunteering there are a few things to think about....

1. Know your rights and responsibilities 

2. Take a look through this handy checklist for volunteers  

Volunteer Photo's

Sport, fitness and recreation volunteers do everything from sitting on boards, to preparing food, to marshalling at big events, to being a pillion passenger on a motorcycle! We're going to make sure we highlight plenty of photo's of what our volunteers get up to, but here's a few to get things started....

Ride to Conquer Cancer

The crew  and volunteers play a vital role in the Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer - an epic 2 day, 200km cycling adventure on a quest to end cancer. Volunteers come along in shifts on the weekend of the ride and assist in a range of activities gaining valuable experience. The Ride to Conquer Cancer Volunteers had a great time in 2011 and many of them plus more, will be back in 2012 to do it all over again...you could join them!

Volunteer Quotes

In 2010, the Queensland Fitness Sport and Recreation Skills Alliance and Volunteering Queensland surveyed more than 500 of our volunteers to find out some more about th jobs they were doing, what training they had or needed, how much time they spent volunteering at their local, association or venue and more. The results were really valuable. Here's what some of them had to say about their volunteering...

•  "My kids play and are coached by other volunteers and it is a way to put back into the club that the kids get so much out of"

 

• "Enjoy the sport, the participation, companionship, fitness & enjoyment of competition"

 

• "Giving back to the sport what I got out of it for some 50 years"

 

• "Yes. It is very satisfying to think that I have in some small way provided for the younger generation to participate in sport which is good for their general upbringing"

• "Anything that you do as a volunteer helps you in everyday life, in your work and in the street. Just the confidence that you gain by being involved as a "useful/appreciated" person leads on to your being more successful in everything you do"
  

 Volunteer Links

Government agencies along with national and state bodies for many sports, outdoor and community recreation organisations have excellent volunteer resources on their websites which you can access. Below are just a few examples of organisations which provide not only volunteer opportunities, but freely available resources that might help you in your volunteering.

Department of Communities

The Department of Communities' functions and responsibilities include services provided previously by the former Departments of Communities, Housing and Child Safety, Disability Services Queensland, the Indigenous Government Coordination Office and Sport and Recreation.

The Department co-ordinates volunteering across the Queensland government and has some great resources and information about volunteering here.

FaHCSIA

The Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) exists to support the Government and, through our Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries, to deliver on a broad range of social policy outcomes. Their vision is a strong and fair society for all Australians. Our mission is to support our Minister by collaboratively developing and implementing excellent social policy.

FaHCSIA provide Volunteer funding grants subject to application periods and conditions.

Australian Football league (AFL)

 The Australian Football League (AFL) has an excellent community club page which provides plenty of information and support and an explanation of the many roles volunteers play within their sport. have a look at their community club website!

Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC)

In Queensland, the Police Citizens Youth Clubs play a major role in enhancing Queensland communities through youth development. The rely on volunteers to help them deliver a wide range of programmes for youth across many differnt activities. You can find out more about volunteering for PCYC's on their website.

Volunteering Australia

Volunteering Australia has a wide range of quality support materials for volunteers. Check out their website for valuable information to assist make your volunteering experience a better one!

Volunteering Queensland

Volunteering Queensland are one of the partners involved in developing this site. They encourage, recognise, promote and advocate for voluntary participation to benefit the individual and community. You can access a range of support tools and information on the Volunteering Queensland website.

Australian Sports Commission (ASC)

The Australain Sports Commission is Australia’s primary national sports administration and advisory agency, and the cornerstone of a wide-ranging sports system. On behalf of the Australian Government, the ASC plays a central leadership role in the development and operation of the Australian sports system, administering and funding innovative sport programs and providing leadership, coordination and support for the sports sector. The ASC has soem excellent supprot materials for volunteers, including a factsheet on the rights and repsonsibilities of volunteers.