Volunteering Queensland offers a range of professional development opportunities for leaders of volunteers, the organisations they work with, and the decision-makers who shape volunteer involvement.
Our learning opportunities are designed to build knowledge, strengthen confidence and support best practice in volunteer leadership, helping organisations create meaningful, safe and effective volunteer experiences.
Learning Labs
Curated professional development series exploring current topics, emerging trends and practical approaches to effective volunteer management.
Micro Labs
Short, focused learning sessions designed to provide practical insights and ideas that can be applied straight away.
Mythbusting Sessions
Interactive sessions that unpack common misconceptions, answer your questions and provide expert guidance on key volunteering or related topics.
Volunteer Leadership Network
A space for volunteer leaders and professionals from across the sector to connect, share experiences, explore challenges and learn from each other.
On-demand Training
Flexible learning, available when it suits you, including specialist topics and resources to support ongoing professional development. Browse on-demand options
New workshops and events are added throughout the year. View our current event calendar and register your attendance.
What to expect
Most of our professional development is delivered online, making it accessible to participants across Queensland. We also offer occasional in-person and hybrid learning opportunities. The delivery format for each session is clearly outlined on the event page.
To help you choose learning opportunities that suit your preferences and accessibility needs, each event includes information about:
- Delivery mode (online, in-person or hybrid)
- Expected level of participation
- Accessibility and inclusion features
- Session duration and any preparation required
- Whether a session recording will be available after the event
Delivery mode (online, in-person or hybrid)
Stay Informed
Don’t miss upcoming professional development opportunities.
Subscribe to our Professional Development Bulletin, delivered every two months, to receive:
- Upcoming Volunteering Queensland training, events and learning opportunities
- Professional development offered by partner organisations and sector leaders
- Conferences, webinars and other opportunities relevant to leaders of volunteers
- New resources and learning updates
- You can also explore our upcoming events on the calendar or visit our Subscribe to Newsletter page to choose the subscription options that best suit your interests.
Looking for something different?
If you can’t find the training you’re looking for, we can work with you to deliver professional development tailored to your organisation’s needs.
Whether you’re planning a team workshop, conference session or professional development program, our facilitators can customise content and deliver it exclusively for your group -online, at your workplace, at our venue, or at a location of your choice.
Get in touch to discuss your learning goals and how we can support your team.