Ready to be supported, understood and empowered to lead?
As Queensland’s peak body for volunteering, Volunteering Queensland is your trusted partner in creating stronger, more connected communities.
When you join VQ as a member, you become part of a diverse and supportive community that shares knowledge, influences decision-makers and together, lifts up the volunteering ecosystem.
As a VQ member, you’re supported, understood and empowered to lead.
We invite you to join us.
Membership optionsBenefits of Membership
Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes, and so do our member organisations. We will meet you wherever you’re at and walk alongside you as you build your volunteer program.
Join our community of members today and discover the benefits.
We understand there’s an abundance of information out there, which can be overwhelming for time-poor volunteer leaders. We help you make sense of it all, providing tailored advice, insights and resources to meet your needs.
What this looks like in practice?
- Dedicated Volunteer Management Helpdesk for VQ members
- Facilitated gap analysis to help you assess your current volunteer program against the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement
- Support creating volunteer recruitment adverts through the VIKTOR volunteer recruitment and referral platform
- Curated newsletters with exclusive member content.
Although our member organisations are diverse, they share many common challenges. Membership connects you with a network of organisations united in their desire for a better future for volunteering—sharing ideas, inspiration, and opportunities for meaningful collaboration.
What this looks like in practice?
- Case studies and success stories of excellence in volunteer management
- Introductions to other organisations facing similar issues
- Connections with businesses looking for community impact opportunities.
Our peer-learning opportunities and expert-led sessions are designed to upskill your team, wherever they are in their volunteer management journey.
What this looks like in practice?
- Free access to Volunteer Management Essentials workshops
- Generous discounts on conferences and bespoke training
- Exclusive access to our Continuing Professional Development Program for Professional Leaders of Volunteers.
We represent you at local, state, and national levels, sharing your perspective directly with decision-makers. Every interaction with our members informs our advocacy work – from casual conversations to more formal feedback. Your insights guide the priorities we fight for.
What this looks like in practice?
- Invitations to participate in surveys, consultations and focus groups
As a state-wide peak body, Volunteering Queensland is a respected brand with a far-reaching platform. As a VQ member, you can showcase your organisation’s impact, and your volunteers’ contributions, through our campaigns and promotional opportunities.
What this looks like in practice?
- Exclusive opportunities to promote your volunteer roles in the “Featured Opportunities” section of our website and newsletter
- Member profile feature articles shared through VQ’s far-reaching communications channels
- Letters of support for funding, grant, sponsorship and award applications
- VQ Member logo for your organisation’s website and LinkedIn profile.
Who can become a member?
Any organisation that engages volunteers in Queensland can apply to become a member of Volunteering Queensland.
- Full Membership has been designed for not-for-profit, non-government organisations
- Associate Membership is for organisations who engage volunteers, but fall outside the category of not-for-profit, non-government. We welcome Councils, government agencies, educational institutions and businesses to apply for Associate Membership. Associate members access the same great benefits as Full Members, with the exception of voting rights.
Membership is for your whole organisation and subscription fees are linked to your organisation’s annual turnover:
| Membership Level | Annual turnover range | Annual subscription fee (inc. GST) |
| Level 1 | Up to $250k | $55 |
| Level 2 | $250k-$1m | $110 |
| Level 3 | $1m-$5m | $220 |
| Level 4 | $5m+ | $440 |