Overview

The QLD State of Volunteering Report (SOVR), presented by Volunteering QLD in partnership with the Department of Human Services, marks the inaugural State of Volunteering Report for Queensland. This report documents the impact, value, diversity, and contributions of volunteers throughout the state, aiming to guide informed decision-making and shape the strategic direction of Queensland's volunteering sector.

2024 Queensland State of Volunteering Reports

These reports provide an empirical evidence base that will inform the future of volunteering in Queensland.

The report’s findings are numerous and have the potential to significantly influence the strategic direction of Queensland’s volunteering sector by providing:

• Quantification of the social, economic and cultural contribution that volunteering makes to Queensland volunteers, businesses, all levels of government and the broader community.
• Robust social and economic information and advice to assist stakeholders in making strategic decisions about future resource allocation.
• Benchmarking of the outcomes of volunteering in Queensland against which to measure future performance and the impact of any strategic changes.
• Comparative data on the outcomes of volunteering in Queensland, the impact of a crisis and the barriers to participation.
• Evidence-based data for informed decision making by Volunteering Queensland, government, volunteer involving organisations and other key stakeholders.

The reports are available for download:

• State of Volunteering in Queensland 2024 - Full Report
• State of Volunteering in Queensland 2024 - Key Findings
• State of Volunteering in Queensland 2024 - Older People Report
• State of Volunteering in Queensland 2024 - Youth Report