Volunteers are the heart of NQCC.
We thrive on the energy, skills, and commitment of people who want to protect North Queensland’s environment through advocacy, planning, and community organising.

We offer a range of volunteering opportunities - from time-flexible involvement to longer-term strategic roles - depending on what you’re looking for and how you’d like to contribute.

(Left: Volunteers running a market stall on Heatwaves. Right: Volunteers of our Climate Action Group.)

You might like to get involved if you are:

• Passionate about campaigns
  Take action on Climate, Waterways, Nature or Renewables by supporting research, planning, outreach, and advocacy that creates real change in your community.
• Interested in organising events
  Build your management and communication skills by helping plan and run community forums, screenings, workshops, and member events.
• Curious about how nonprofits work
  Gain hands-on experience in Governance, Fundraising, HR, Partnerships, and strategic coordination within a grassroots environmental organisation.
• Looking to build practical admin skills
  Learn the basics of customer relationship management (CRM), data handling, and coordination systems that support effective advocacy.
• We also offer occasional hands-on activities such as community events or environmental actions, for those who enjoy practical engagement alongside strategic work.

(Left: Volunteers at our Garage Sale Fundraiser boosting recycling. Right: Volunteers at a local beach clean up.)

After you sign up, we’ll be in touch by email or phone to get to know you better and talk through current opportunities. This may not happen immediately, and we appreciate your patience.

You’re also very welcome to contact us directly if you’d like to learn more or have a specific idea about how you’d like to contribute.

ABOUT OUR VOLUNTEER ROLES

Greening for Shade: contribute to a local campaign for a Council-led Greening Strategy! In-person volunteer meetings occur fortnightly on a Saturday at 2pm.

Renewables Done Right: assist our Coordinator with workshops, research and community events to support a just and nature-positive energy transition.

Protect Beautiful Queensland: get out in nature or in the community and talk to other nature-lovers about the need to protect more of the places we love! (Training provided)

Fundraising: support our staff and Management Committee to identify great funding opportunities or help deliver on our regular fundraising events. (No prior experience required)

First Nations Partnerships: support NQCC to build and strengthen First Nations partnerships through events and other initiatives. In-person volunteer meetings occur monthly on a Friday at 4pm. 

Admin: pop into our office (or work remotely) and help us keep our database and website running smoothly. (No prior experience required)