Volunteering North Queensland

PEAK BODY FOR VOLUNTEERING IN QUEENSLAND Volunteering Queensland Inc. PEAK BODY FOR VOLUNTEERING IN QUEENSLAND Overview of Presentation About Volunteering North Queensland What does Volunteering North Queensland do? Value of volunteering to individual and organisations Where can I volunteer VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre

PEAK BODY FOR VOLUNTEERING IN QUEENSLAND Volunteering Queensland Inc. PEAK BODY FOR VOLUNTEERING IN QUEENSLAND VNQ is funded by: Department of Social Services and Townsville City Council VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre

Services provided Volunteer linking Promoting and raising awareness of volunteering. Providing support, information, resources & training to volunteers, volunteer managers

VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre We can provide: Best match volunteer linking Web based Information and resources Library of resources in Office Mentoring face to face or phone Community Education program Networking training sessions

VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre Benefit the community and the volunteer Volunteer’s own free will and for no financial payment Participate in community activities Address social needs Not For Profit sector Must not replace or threaten job security of paid workers Respects the rights, dignity and culture of others. Definition of Volunteering

VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre Why do People Volunteer?

VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre What areas Volunteers chose to work in? Clerical/administrationShop Assistants Reception Warehouse Workers Museum Assistant Information provision Public Relations Counseling Fundraising Environmental Activity Assistants Home Visitor Media Information Technology Special Events Mentoring

VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre General benefits of Volunteering Connecting to community Satisfaction in making community stronger. New friends and developing support networks Fulfilling personal goals Building or learning new skills. Meeting people with common interests or passions. Taking part in fun and fulfilling activities

VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre Volunteering as a pathway to employment Gain new workplace experience, skills and contacts Build on existing skills or develop new ones Explore new career paths or new job search avenues Gain current experience for resume Access training options Fulfil a Centrelink or study obligation.

VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre Important Questions to ask yourself Motive for volunteering Do you have the skills and confidence for the job? Your expectations of the organisation Your time availability Do you have any barriers to consider

VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre Benefits of volunteering -Volunteer Improved well being Sense of belonging Personal satisfaction Improved confidence and self esteem. Social connectedness – meeting new people from diverse backgrounds. Sharing or learning new skills and experiences “ If volunteering is seen as a core element of our lives, it provides, throughout our lives, opportunities to develop work and life skills. As well as those skills that are the core of the group’s objectives, this can include issues such as governance, financial management, people management, fundraising and advocacy.”

VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre Benefits to the organisation New skills and resources Refreshed energy to enrich the existing program Flexibility to focus on a particular task Ability to lessen the overall workload Capacity to expand Services Immediate access to the community and public opinion on important issues.

VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre Who Needs Volunteers The not for profit sector covers 9 main areas ArtsHealth EducationRecreation/Sport Emergency servicesWelfare EnvironmentCommunity Service Conservation “ If volunteering is seen as a core element of our lives, it provides, throughout our lives, opportunities”

VOLUNTEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND INC. A Volunteer Referral and Community Resource Centre CONTACT US Unit 6 /56 Charles Street, Townsville Currently Building B 235 Fulham Road Vincent – New Phone: Fax: PO Box 1496 Aitkenvale QLD 4814 Web-site: vnq.org.au New

Volunteering is a pathway for people to get involved. Volunteering Townsville/Thuringowa