Volunteer highlights

Snapshot

109 on-site volunteers

230 off-site volunteers

4,209 volunteer hours

230 Colonial Secretary's Correspondence transcription volunteers

100% community spirit!

2023-24 highlights

In 2023-24, student volunteers enjoyed getting creative with kids and families through the Holiday Programs. Volunteer tasks included check-in for workshops, welcoming visitors and supporting staff to implement drop-in activities. 

Volunteer-led tours continued to be one of the most popular onsite volunteer activities at State Library. Tours are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, or on request. Volunteers enjoyed sharing their knowledge about spaces, collections and services, as well as our current exhibitions.  

Specialised tours were offered during Brisbane Open House, with volunteers enjoying guiding groups through a behind-the-scenes look at State Library’s repositories, Conservation Lab, and back-of-house spaces.  

Online volunteering continued to grow, with transcription volunteers working from home to help make historical records more accessible and uncovering fascinating stories in the process.   

In 2023-24, State Library received 167 volunteer referrals through the Volunteering Queensland portal. 

We look forward to welcoming more volunteers in 2024-25!

Centrelink accreditation

State Library received Centrelink accreditation as an approved voluntary work organisation in October 2020.

If you intend to participate in Centrelink approved voluntary work as part of your Mutual Obligation Requirements, download the Verification of Voluntary Work form and email it to volunteering@slq.qld.gov.au. 

For more information, please contact the volunteer coordinator on 3842 9633 or download the form.