Volunteers play a vital role in assisting Queenslanders of all ages to lead healthy active lifestyles and help build a culture that promotes fun, safe and fair sporting environments.
Whether you are a sport and recreation club who manages volunteers, or a volunteer yourself, the following information will help you.
National Volunteer Week 2012 - Volunteers Every One Counts
National Volunteer Week will be celebrated from 14 - 20 May 2012. To support you in celebrating, Volunteering Australia has a variety of resources available.
The Queensland Government has a certificate of recognition and e-card that sport and recreation organisations can use to thank volunteers.
Resources for clubs
A range of resources and information to help clubs with:
- Recruiting, retaining and recognising volunteers
- Training and developing volunteers
- Volunteer protection
Valuing Volunteers in Sport and Recreation awards
Sport and recreation clubs can access documents and templates to assist with planning a local sport and recreation volunteer recognition event.
Volunteer linking services
Access volunteer linking services which can help clubs connect with potential volunteers and/or assist volunteers to connect with local sport and recreation organisations.
Volunteers' stories
Be inspired by stories from sport and recreation volunteers who are actively involved in their community.
Other volunteer websites
Links to other websites with information on volunteeer management and grants available for not-for-profit community organisations.
Queensland Government supports volunteers
Find out more about what the Department of Communities, Sport and Recreation Services is doing to support volunteering within the sport and recreation industry.
Access information on workshops, programs and funding opportunities.
Contact us
For more information on volunteering in Queensland contact sport and recreation services at sportandrecvolunteers@communities.qld.gov.au or on 07 3237 0098.
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