Volunteering
When you retire, you get to spend your time in any way you wish. You might like to develop an interest in something new, get serious about your health and fitness, or help out in your community through volunteer work.
Volunteering can give you a sense of purpose and make you feel that you are using your time in a meaningful and satisfying way.
Visit the Volunteering Queensland website to find volunteering opportunities in your area.
Benefits of volunteering
- Help others. Make a difference.
- Get personal satisfaction and enjoyment.
- Transition from work into retirement.
- Develop new skills and have new experiences.
- Meet people and remain active in the community.
Choose the type of volunteering that suits you
A good way to decide on the type of volunteer work you would like to do is to consider what interests you:
- Are you interested in gardening?
- Are you passionate about conservation or animals?
- Do you have a special skill that would be helpful to a particular group or organisation?
- Would like to try something new?
You should also consider:
- Are you looking for a regular weekly commitment, a short-term project or one-off event?
- How much time do you want to spend volunteering each week?
- Can you only give your time during the day or on weekends?
- What type of screening checks do you need to go through?
- Will you be reimbursed for any expenses?
- Will you need to travel to get there and is there public transport or free parking nearby?
- What type of insurance cover does the organisation you are volunteering for provide?
