There are many different volunteering opportunities available across many government departments. To find out about volunteering in specific government departments, access the Queensland Government Gateway for a list of all government agencies or take a look at the list below to see what's available.
Help children to read
If you are passionate about helping children and want to engage with your local school, the Queensland Ready Readers program could be right for you.
Queensland Ready Readers will enlist community volunteers to support existing school reading programs. To become a Ready Reader you will be required to undergo training in the support process you will use with young readers. The training will be delivered by experienced staff from the Department of Education and Training, and you will be guided and supported through your learning. The training program will be a total of eight hours, and there will be a number of options to allow you to complete the training.
For more information contact Volunteering Queensland or call the Ready Readers team on 3002 7600.
Raise community awareness as a Fishcare volunteer
Managed by the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, this program raises awareness amongst anglers about preserving fisheries resources and the need for an ethical approach to recreational fishing.
For more information contact a Fishcare Volunteer Program Coordinator on 1800 659 861.
Become a foster carer
Make a commitment to protecting Queensland's vulnerable children through becoming a carer.
For more information contact Child Safety Services on 1300 550 877.
Care for our environment
Environmental Protection Agency volunteers take part in a broad range of programs requiring differing skills to conserve and protect Queensland's wildlife and wild places.
For more information contact the Department of Environmental and Resource Management on 1300 130 372.
Help our emergency services
Many opportunities exist in emergency services for volunteers in Queensland.
For more information contact Department of Community Safety on 1300 369 003.
Get involved in your local policing program
Volunteers in policing assist police deliver a range of services designed to reduce crime and help local residents, visitors and business people feel safe.
For more information contact the Queensland Police Service on (07) 3364 3735 or find out about other Police Service Programs.
Join your Neighbourhood Watch group
Administered by the Crime Prevention Unit, the Neighbourhood Watch Program, is about working together as a community to improve personal safety and household security.
For more information contact the Community Safety and Crime Prevention unit on (07) 3234 2111.
Volunteer in Queensland's legal system as a Justice of the Peace
As a highly respected member of the community you can perform a wide range of services which do not require professional legal training.
For more information contact Justices of the Peace on 1300 301 147.
Adopt-A-Road
Keep Australia Beautiful and Main Roads have partnered to encourage volunteers to undertake coordinated litter clean ups through the Adopt-A-Road program.
For more information contact Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland on (07) 3252 2886.
Promote road safety as a Driver Reviver volunteer
Help to reduce the road toll and promote safer driving habits amongst long distance drivers through this Department of Transport and Queensland Police Service initiative.
For more information contact Driver Reviver contacts in your local area.
Become an active volunteer in sport and recreation
Volunteers are the backbones of many sporting and recreational organisations. Use your skills to assist a club or organisation in your area.
For more information on becoming an active volunteer contact the State Sport or Recreation Organisation that you are interested in.
Active volunteering in a parkland environment
Get involved in a broad range of activities; such as visitor assistance, guiding and gardening. Roma Street Parkland volunteers work together with Parkland staff in the promotion and maintenance of the parkland gardens.
For more information contact the Roma Street Parkland Volunteer Coordinator on (07) 3006 4545.
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