Volunteering
Volunteering overview
Volunteering with emergency services is a great way to give back to your community and is open to a wide range of people with a variety of volunteer roles.
Volunteering with SES
SES volunteers are 'ordinary people doing extraordinary things'. Volunteering with the SES is a challenging and rewarding way to give back to your community.
Volunteer with Rural Fire Service
The Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) is the volunteer arm of the Queensland Fire Department (QFD) who operate in areas not covered by QFD urban services.
Volunteering with MRQ
Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) is Queensland’s first state-wide volunteer marine rescue service, dedicated to saving lives at sea and supporting those on or near the water.
Australian Volunteer Coast Guard
The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard (AVCG) is the largest volunteer marine rescue organisation in Australia, delivering marine rescue and education services.
Tips for volunteers
Many people want to volunteer their time to help others after a disaster. The support volunteers provide helps communities get back on track as quickly as possible.