Ipswich City Council

Welcome to the City Events – Ipswich Festivals volunteering portal!

Volunteer with Ipswich Festivals and be part of delivering some of the region’s most iconic events. Through a range of annual festivals, including Planes, Trains and Autos, SPARK Ipswich Arts Festival, Galvanized Festival of Heritage and Christmas in Ipswich, volunteers have the opportunity to support council in raising the profile of Ipswich as a major event city and leading event destination in Queensland.

Volunteering with Ipswich Festivals is a rewarding experience that enables individuals to connect with their community, build confidence, develop valuable practical and interpersonal skills and gain hands-on experience in the events industry. Whether looking to learn something new, enhance career prospects, or give back to the community, Ipswich Festival volunteers make a meaningful contribution while helping create memorable experiences for our community and visitors.

Ipswich Festivals Volunteers play an important role in supporting event delivery. Roles and tasks can include;

• Assisting with event operations (event signage set-up, entry and registrations)
• Providing exceptional customer service (assisting with photo moments, managing queueing, accompanying tour groups)
• Helping visitors with information and directions (directing to first aid, tag-a-toddler marquees)
• Contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees (greeting attendees, ensuring no children climbing on installations)

Ready to get started? Click the current opportunities below to complete your application.

Environment and Sustainability Volunteering with Ipswich City Council

Council’s Environment and Sustainability team have a range of volunteering opportunities for volunteers who want to share their passion for and knowledge of Ipswich’s unique flora and fauna. 

Our programs are recruiting new volunteers. If you would like more information, please see current opportunities below or email ievolunteer@ipswich.qld.gov.au 

Bush care volunteers

Volunteers in our Bush care Program restore and care for Council reserves and parks which have been identified as high value. Bush care groups are run by dedicated and valued volunteer group leaders and volunteers who are supported by Council staff to forward plan their work so that groups can work at their own pace to achieve agreed outcomes. 

Volunteers in our Bush care program have a passion for caring for Ipswich's unique environment. Many of our volunteers are plant lovers or gardeners - though anyone is welcome!  

To see when our next Bushcare Working Bee is click here

For more information select from the list of groups below. Before applying, please read the Bushcare Volunteer Position Description found here. For Bushcare Group Leaders Volunteer Position Description click here. 

Ipswich Nature Centre Queens Park

Volunteers at Ipswich Nature Centre (INC) assist the INC staff with the daily operation of the centre including the observation and care of animals, feeding schedules, and cleaning/maintenance of the animal enclosures. A truly unique volunteering opportunity for animal lovers who want a behind the scenes experience. 

This role is one where volunteers are required to do a range of manual tasks (e.g. raking, shoveling, lifting, using a wheelbarrow) and will spend the majority of their shift on their feet and outside. 

It is a requirement of this role to have a QFever vaccination. For more information - please read the Position Description found here. 

Environmental Education Centre Volunteers

Volunteers at the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre share their passion for Ipswich and the environment by educating visitors to the centre on Ipswich’s natural environment and how to care for it by promoting behaviour change and awareness. Volunteers assist with weekly educational programs, school visits, environmental activities and events, and general duties for the day-to-day operations of the centre.

The team at Queens Park Environmental Education Centre have a passion for educating others about the environment, sustainability, Ipswich and it's unique Flora and Fauna and what can be done to protect it. Volunteers in this role enjoy providing exceptional customer service and are comfortable chatting with a diverse audience of people. 

It is a requirement of this role to hold/be able to hold a blue card. For more information about the role - please read the Position Description found here. 

Environment Event Volunteering 

Keen to volunteer but looking for something adhoc or once off? This could be for you. Our environment event volunteers help out throughout the year at a range of environment and sustainability focused events.

No skills or prior experience needed. Simply come along and share your passion for sustainability and the environment. 

For more information - please read the position description found here. 

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