Community Volunteering.

Volunteer and help change the lives of people with low vision or blindness.

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Share your time to make an impact!

No matter how you choose to help, your contribution is part of a bigger picture.
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Administration support

Volunteer at our Brisbane office and assist us with activities like mail-outs, filing, data entry, and other general administrative duties.

  • Commitment: Flexible
  • Location: Brisbane
  • Skill level: Basic to intermediate
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Hands on tasks & odd jobs

We’re always seeking volunteers to help with random odd jobs that pop up at our office in Brisbane.

Jobs may include heavy lifting, furniture assembling, sorting/labelling office equipment, putting together flat packs!

  • Commitment: Flexible/once off
  • Location: Brisbane
  • Skill level: Basic to intermediate
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Corporate volunteering

Lend a helping paw for a day with your work team through a variety of team based tasks and activities.

  • Commitment: One off
  • Location: Brisbane and Gold Coast
  • Skill level: Basic
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Community events

Put your paws up to help us with special events and functions throughout the year.

  • Commitment: Flexible
  • Location: Multiple locations (metro & regional)
  • Skill level: Basic (training provided)
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Ambassador speaker

Engage and educate members of the public by representing Guide Dogs as a guest speaker/presenter at events and community groups.

  • Commitment: Ongoing
  • Location: Multiple locations (metro & regional)
  • Skill level: Advanced (training provided)
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Fundraising stalls

Volunteer at our merchandise and fundraising stalls!

  • Commitment: Flexible/once off
  • Location: Multiple locations (metro & regional)
  • Skill level: Basic (training provided)
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Warehouse activities

Support us behind the scenes with tasks like stock management, sorting, packing orders and cleaning our collection dogs.

  • Commitment: Regular
  • Location: Brisbane and Bundaberg
  • Skill level: Intermediate (training provided)
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Bundaberg Op Shop

Play a key role in the success of our Bundaberg Op Shop which heavily relies on volunteers to run and maintain the shop.

  • Commitment: Regular
  • Location: Bundaberg
  • Skill level: Intermediate (training provided)
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Not sure where to start?

Brittany and Jade, our Volunteer Team, is on hand to help!

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Get involved and join our volunteer team!

Volunteering is a meaningful way to support your community, meet new people, and contribute your skills. Complete the application form to take the first step.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Guide Dogs Queensland.

Please complete the application form so we can learn more about your interests and how you’d like to be involved.

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