Easy Steps to Volunteering Contact FNQ Volunteers Inc. to make an appointment for an interview. Interviews can be in person at our office OR by phone if you live outside the local area of Cairns City. One of our friendly Volunteer Referral Officers will discuss your interests and skills. These are then matched with suitable volunteer positions available. The Referral Officer will contact the Volunteer Coordinator at a member organisation to set up an appointment to discuss the details of the volunteer position. A position description and a letter of introduction will be provided to take to the interview with the organisation. Once accepted for the position, the volunteer and the coordinator then decide on rostered days and hours to commence your volunteering. FNQ Volunteers follows up with every volunteer and the volunteer coordinator on a regular basis. Welcome to Volunteering Here at FNQ Volunteers Inc. we know that Volunteering….is still the best job in town FNQ Volunteers Inc. appreciates your interest in volunteering. FNQ Volunteers offers potential volunteers a selection of over 200 voluntary positions from a variety of organisations. Volunteers bring enthusiasm, energy, added skills and talents. Volunteering gives you hands on experience, and provides opportunities to develop new skills, and connect with your community or neighbourhood. About Volunteering People volunteer for many different reasons. Some do it to meet new people, make a difference, to use their skills or to learn new skills. Volunteers reflect our community members' diverse interests, ages and professions. Parents, business people, students and retired citizens are among those providing valuable contributions of their time and talents. Volunteering provides opportunities to develop new skills and connect to community or neighbourhood. Volunteering can give you hands on experience that will make a positive difference. Many volunteers have been involved for years, while others do so for short periods of time. Most people volunteer as individuals but groups can also become involved. Principles of Volunteering Volunteering benefits the community and the volunteer Volunteer work is unpaid Volunteering is always a matter of choice Volunteering is not compulsorily undertaken to receive pensions or government allowances Volunteering is a legitimate way in which citizens can participate in the activities of their community Volunteering is a vehicle for individuals or groups to address human, environmental and social needs Volunteering is an activity performed in the not for profit sector only Volunteering is not a substitute for paid work Volunteers do not replace paid workers nor constitute a threat to the job security of paid workers Volunteering respects the rights, dignity and culture of others Volunteering promotes human rights and equality. Home About us Volunteer Events Networks News Membership Community Training Contact us