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Volunteer Positions Currently Available |
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· The current volunteer positions list will provide you with a broad section of available volunteer positions; however you should contact FNQ Volunteers for an appointment and referral.
· Volunteer positions are regularly updated, however, due to daily changes; some positions may not be available at the time of viewing. We apologise for any inconvenience. |
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Requirements for Some Volunteer Positions
Just as in a paid role, there are certain skills, knowledge and attributes that a volunteer will need for their volunteer role. Some are generic skills that are needed no matter what the position; others are more specific to a particular role or activity.
Volunteers work with non-profit organisations that operate in many areas of society.
They can include charities, clubs, societies and associations. Some volunteer positions may require background checking including criminal records checks. These checks are routinely used by community organisations to screen many potential volunteers for suitability in volunteer roles. This is particularly the case where people volunteer with 'vulnerable' groups such as children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, or in roles that have financial or driving responsibilities.
Other positions may have an age limit or require a young volunteer to be accompanied by an adult.
The following information sheets have been developed by FNQ Volunteers and Volunteering Australia provide guidance to volunteers on:
· Qualities of an Effective Volunteer
· Screening Volunteers
· Background Checks and Volunteers
· 100 Point Identification Checklist
· Age Limit for Volunteers
· Visas for Overseas Volunteers
· Volunteers and Tax Information
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Urgent Volunteer Positions
Urgent volunteer opportunities will be posted here as needed. Volunteers can submit an 'Expression of Interest' for any urgent volunteer position through our Contact Us page, email info@fnqvolunteers.org or phone on 4041 7400. |
Spontaneous Volunteering - Volunteering during a natural disaster
FNQ Volunteers Inc. has an obligation with the Australian Government to ensure that information is provided to the community about volunteering in the event of a natural disaster eg; cyclone or flood and, that any involvement of spontaneous/community volunteers is coordinated in a safe manner and responsive to meet community needs.
Any offer to volunteer during a natural disaster in FNQ will be registered with FNQ Volunteers and provided to local or regional emergency or community agencies that require additional volunteer and sregisters their volunteer positions. The volunteer's details will be provided to them to contact the volunteer directly. If registered volunteers are not contacted by the organisation this may mean that emergency or community agencies do not require additional volunteers at the time. If volunteers are needed they may need to show proof of a police check, working with children check (Blue Card), chainsaw, trade licences etc and pre-registration if appropriate.
FNQ Volunteers takes all reasonable care and attention during an emergency event to ensure that communication on volunteering is based on the following principles:
· That people affected by any emergency are the first priority
· Spontaneous volunteering is valuable and aids community recovery
· Spontaneous volunteers can be effectively managed through open communication.
Be Ready Be Prepared
FNQ Volunteers has developed a number of resources for volunteers, members of the community and community organisations on preparing for an emergency. Links to information and resources are also available on the Resources page.
The following fact sheets contain important information for community members considering volunteering during a disaster.
Department of Communities, Office for Volunteering - Volunteering during a disaster
Qld Health - Stay safe and healthy during storms, floods and other natural disasters
The Queensland State Community Recovery Committee, under the authority of the Department of Communities, is currently working with Volunteering Queensland to register and manage spontaneous volunteers throughout Queensland. Information about volunteering during a disaster, visit Volunteering Qld Emergency Volunteering portal, where you can register to volunteer during emergencies. |
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