{"id":36,"date":"2020-03-02T16:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T05:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/testqld\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:16:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T02:16:34","slug":"volunteering-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/volunteering-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a4142919 gb-headline-text\">Volunteering with DSIDQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Through volunteering for DSIDQ, you are genuinely empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities, while ensuring immense personal benefits for you as a volunteer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Volunteering is one of the best ways to dedicate your free time! Whether it\u2019s supporting our social programs, selling 50-50 charity raffle tickets or even running a Bunnings sausage sizzle; there\u2019s always a fun opportunity to support the DIDSQ community! There are two areas where can volunteer with DSIDQ!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/volunteering\/\">Apply now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Volunteering with DSQ - 2023\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/saLwXTaB5FM?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70064e6a gb-headline-text\">There are two ways you can volunteer with DSIDQ:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e56084a8 gb-headline-text\"><strong>1. Social programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our programs provide participants with an authentic social and education experience to develop their social and independence skills. The delivery of these opportunities to the community has only been made possible through the helping hands of our wonderful volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From awareness events, peer support and challenge weekends (camps), our vibrant and dynamic organisation has a diverse range of volunteer opportunities for those that are interested in getting involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To volunteer for our social programs, you must hold a valid working with children\u2019s card and NDIS clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-484a3850 gb-headline-text\"><strong>2. Fundraising<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We regularly run fundraising events that go towards further supporting and improving our services. You can participate as a volunteer at any of our fundraising events for your chance to make a difference while having fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fundraising opportunities may include selling raffle tickets, running a Bunnings sausage sizzle, or helping with a footy run-on. No requirements necessary, you can volunteer for a fundraising event by simply turning up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d6169546 gb-headline-text\">Why volunteer for DSIDQ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering helps us to create a safe and inclusive environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families, through the facilitation of events and conferences. These activities include a level of structure and support that encourages participants to make their own decisions, stretch their own comfort zones, develop independence, and learn from the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteers are expected to join in and participants in the activities while providing support to the participants to grow from the experience by actively supporting the development the social skills and independence of the participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:54% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Volunteer_Image2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3300 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Volunteer_Image2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Volunteer_Image2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Volunteer_Image2.jpg 1007w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>There are many opportunities to volunteer with DSQ throughout the year! You can view upcoming events below, or contact us for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a DSIDQ volunteer, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be doing something you\u2019re passionate about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a real impact in your community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn new skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet new friends and like-minded people from a range of backgrounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-b536f0a1 gb-button-text btn btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div style=\"width:150px\">Events<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2b5a5a20 gb-headline-text\">How to become a volunteer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To express your interest in volunteering with us, click below to complete the application form and submit to volunteer@dsidq.org.au.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to learn more about volunteering with DSIDQ, please contact us today on 07 3356 6655.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/volunteering\/\">Apply now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1af33948 gb-headline-text\">What our volunteers say:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Volunteering with DSIDQ is a very rewarding experience. You are challenged by team leading and bringing all your skills together to lead a small group of great people. Participants get to meet new friends and have a great weekend of fun. You too have fun, better yourself and give back to the community. The families receive a break and are truly grateful. It is more rewarding to give your time than your wallet. So come and volunteer, the reward is priceless.<\/p>\n<cite>Ian<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9d1e8934 gb-headline-text\">What our team says:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Through volunteering for DSIDQ, you are genuinely empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities, while ensuring immense personal benefits for you as a volunteer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/07\/v-B.Lucky-Sons-002.jpg\" 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               <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/current-opportunities\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/07\/Opportunities-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Current opportunities thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Current opportunities<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/fundraising-2\/\">\n                                    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src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/Become-a-member-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Become a member thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Become a member<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/donate\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/08\/donate2-400x400.png\" alt=\"Donate thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Donate<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/get-involved\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/IMG_1305-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Get Involved thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Get Involved<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/news-and-events\/events\/\">\n                                                <picture>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-page-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/qld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/Photo-4-5-2025-9-18-38-AM-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Events thumbnail.\">\n                        <\/picture>\n                                                <div class=\"featured-page-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"featured-page-heading\">Events<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"featured-page-item col-12 col-md-6 col-xl-3 mb-8\">\n                    <a class=\"featured-page-link\" 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