International Volunteer Day is celebrated each year on December 5 and highlights the power of volunteering to strengthen communities and create positive change.
With millions of volunteers across Australia, this day is an opportunity to celebrate their remarkable contributions and acknowledge the profound impact they have nationwide.
At the Queensland Police Service (QPS), we want to highlight our Volunteers in Policing (ViP), alongside the incredible volunteers at the State Emergency Service (SES) and the newly established Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ).
Each volunteer has a unique take on the work they do for their community and a distinct reason why they do what they do (and why you should too!).
- "I love my community and want to help them better prepare for disasters." - Alana, SES volunteer
2. "Get pushed out of your comfort zone." - Johnothon, SES volunteer
3. "Do something for yourself." - Chontal, SES volunteer
4. "Speaking with people and providing information and assistance." - Kylie, ViP volunteer
5. "Making a contribution." - Sharon, MRQ volunteer
6. "I've spent a lot of time on the water myself so it's giving back to other people." – Rob MRQ volunteer
With millions of volunteers across Australia, this day is an opportunity to celebrate their remarkable contributions and acknowledge the profound impact they have nationwide.
At its core, volunteering in the Sunshine State is all about mates helping mates, neighbours helping neighbours, and Queensanders helping Queenslanders.
The connection between QPS, SES and MRQ
On June 3, QPS welcomed SES under our guidance and direction.
QPS and SES have always worked closely together and will continue to deliver more capable, connected and coordinated disaster and emergency responses.
The newly established MRQ is also supported by QPS, further strengthening relationships between marine rescue volunteers and Queensland's Water Police.
The establishment of MRQ and the transition of SES form part of the Queensland Government landmark reform to boost its world-class disaster and emergency response and recovery services.
For more information on volunteering with SES, click here.
For more information on volunteering with MRQ, click here.
