- Last updated:
- 30 Sep 2022
The Sunshine Coast Community Strategy 2019-2041 represents council's commitment to strengthen the substantial contribution made by volunteers and volunteer organisations.
Sunshine Coast Volunteer Sector Reference Group
The Sunshine Coast Volunteer Sector Reference Group includes organisations who manage volunteers. This includes animal welfare, children, community transport, aged care, health and welfare services.
The reference group meet to share ideas and challenges, and to collaborate on events.
The reference group will work with council to provide feedback and advice on matters relating to:
- volunteers and volunteering on the Sunshine Coast
- the Volunteer Sector Action Plan
- council’s target rate of 25 per cent community participation in volunteering.
For more information please email commdevelopment@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Volunteer programs
Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people and its fun!
Council’s volunteering program offers many opportunities including:
- festivals and events
- environment and conservation programs
- libraries and galleries
There are also many other local volunteer programs for you to explore.
National Volunteer Week 16-22 May 2022
During these unprecedented times many people are experiencing just how volunteers are changing lives.
National Volunteer Week celebrates and thanks our volunteers for their time and dedication.
Keep a look out for events on the Sunshine Coast leading up to National Volunteer Week.
Benefits of volunteering
The following TED Talks provide insight into the personal benefits of volunteering, why people volunteer and what it means to have compassion and empathy.
Eric Cooper - Volunteering, the beneficial side effects
Abigail Marsh - Why some people are more altruistic than others
Joan Halifax - Compassion and the true meaning of empathy
Matthieu Ricard - How to let altruism be your guide
Joyce Bertram - How volunteerism can change your world
Kevin White - Be Selfish. Volunteer!
Eric Cartha - The value of Volunteering