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Qld Volunteer Disaster Management Tool
Volunteering Qld has launched a new online module that it says offers common sense advice and demystifies the official state disaster management arrangements.
New Web Series 'Bans Volunteering'
A new fictional web series set in 2031 in a world where volunteering has been banned has had its trailer released on YouTube. The Volunteering Qld initiative is designed to bring attention to the volunteering sector to a new audience through the show, “Volunteering Banned”.
Defying Gen Y Stereotypes to Improve Volunteering Experience for Young People
Organisations need to move beyond traditional practices and listen to the opinions of young people in order to improve their experience and attract them to volunteering, a new report has found.
Smartphone App to Mobilise Qld Volunteers
More than 1,000 people have downloaded Volunteering Qld’s new Smartphone App, Ready Qld, in the two days since it launched on 15 January.
Volunteer flood bowls over expert
Even a volunteering “industry professional” like Volunteering Qld's Julie Molloy is bowled over by Queenslanders’ big-hearted response to the state’s recent disasters.
Tanya recognised for volunteering
Gympie Volunteers in Partnership ambassador Tanya Easterby, who has been involved in assisting the work of volunteers in the Gympie region, was given the opportunity to have her skills and knowledge recognised.
Keeping active
Over one million Queenslanders devote their time and energy to volunteering every year. Many of these individuals are over the age of 50, such as Volunteering Qld volunteer David Ham.
Volunteering a breeze for Rob
International Volunteers Day on December 5 is a chance to celebrate and recognise the efforts of thousands of people who give their time to help others. Rob Gluch, 68, is one of those people.
Volunteer Dave lends a hand
Dave Tardent, of Karragarra Island, is so keen on volunteering that he recently undertook a college course to help manage other volunteers, a Certificate IV in Volunteer Program Coordination
Charity of youth
More than ever, young people want to make a difference. Now it’s up to not-for-profit organisations to evolve to take advantage of the skills and enthusiasm of a new generation of activists.
