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.
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 the
Department of Child Safety
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
Environmental Protection Agency
on (07) 3227 8186.
Help our emergency services
Many opportunities exist in emergency services for volunteers in Queensland. For more information contact
Emergency Services
on (07) 3247 8400 (SES) or (07) 3247 8100 (Rural Fire Service).
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
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 your local Driver Reviver road
safety officer. See contact numbers by region here.
Reach out through the Friendship Program
Encourage communities to include people with a disability, and help these people to get involved in their community
and make long lasting friendships and connections. For more information contact
Disability Services Queensland
on 1800 177 120 or 1800 010 222 (TTY).
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.
Last updated 21 August 2008
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