International Volunteer Day
Queensland Young Volunteer Awards
Get involved in Government
Volunteering is changing. To help understand the different factors affecting volunteering, Volunteering Queensland has identified 5 core ways or models in which volunteering takes place and takes shape.
This takes place in local communities in response to specific social needs. Volunteers work in largely unfunded, less structured settings, and this group may include neighbourhood groups, self-help groups, recreational, sporting, social and special interest groups and mutual aid activities.
This takes place in traditional structured settings. Volunteers have clear ongoing roles with clear lines of accountability and responsibility. Volunteers are usually part of the service delivery team, within a managed environment.
Cause driven and in response to specific social or community needs. This type of volunteering is typified by strong passion, and clearly identified outcomes, and takes the form of community action, advocacy and campaigning.
On board and management committees. These volunteers provide direction and leadership for not-for-profit organisations. Governance volunteers carry a high level of responsibility and accountability.
This reflects short term volunteer engagement, often by volunteers with specific skills, with clearly delineated outcomes and timeframe. This is an option particularly suited to professionals, corporates, retiring baby boomers and students.
Last updated 21 August 2008
Copyright |
Disclaimer |
Privacy |
Access keys |
Other languages
© The State of Queensland (Department of Communities) 2002 to 2008.