Volunteering is time willingly to help someone else without being paid. It can be formal or informal. Informal volunteering includes helping friends and family with things like babysitting, home repairs or caring. Formal volunteering usually takes place through a charity or other not-for-profit or community organisation.

Volunteering can be very meaningful and enjoyable and in turn, be good for your mental health and wellbeing. It strengthens your ties to the community and exposes you to people with similar interests and because volunteering keeps you in regular contact with others, it can also help you develop a solid support base.

Here's how volunteering can make a difference to you and the community

• Meet new people
• Use your current knowledge and skills
• Personal and professional growth
• Potential career growth opportunities
• Gain new skills
• Have lots of fun!
• Belong to the Lifeline community
• Face new experiences or challenges
• Raise awareness and support important community issues
• Experience different cultures
• Develop professional networks

Volunteer positions are now available with Lifeline Darling Downs and there’s a range of volunteer positions available and something for everyone.

• Truck driver assistant
• Office / administration
• Retail assistant
• Emergency relief - food parcel collections, sorting and packing
• Distribution Centre - warehouse duties
• Special events - Bookfest, Loads of Love appeal

Donate your spare time and volunteer with Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Queensland Limited.

If you are interested in finding out more, please complete the volunteer form below, or call our administration office on 1300 991 443 between 9.00am and 3.00pm weekdays.

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