Volunteering with RSL Queensland
You can make a difference. Anyone can help RSL Queensland support the veteran and wider community. To learn more about volunteering opportunities, contact your local Sub Branch or become a member.
Be of service to your community
Without thousands of passionate members across our state, much of what RSL Queensland does for veterans and their families wouldn’t be possible.
In 2024, members throughout our Districts and Sub Branches clocked up more than 562,758 volunteering hours on welfare and pension activities, commemorative events, fundraising and Sub Branch support.
Whether you have a spare hour or day, whether you prefer hands-on help or behind-the-scenes support, your experience matters. Your effort counts. You can make a difference to veterans, their families and others who need a helping hand.
“Everyone's important”
Noel and Margaret Mallyon have helped veterans through Emerald RSL Sub Branch for 45 years. From promoting commemorations throughout the year to providing welfare support, the couple has had a great impact on veterans within the Emerald community. In Noel’s words, “Everyone’s important…We like to give with our hearts and our hands, not our hip pocket”.
Watch the video to hear about their contributions and thoughts on volunteering within the veteran community.
Stories of volunteering
12 May 2025
Lending a hand to honour service personnel
In the remote town of Weipa in Far North Queensland, the volunteering efforts of veteran Lloyd Williams has allowed Weipa RSL Sub Branch to shine when it comes to paying tribute to those who served.
11 May 2025
Brews, bonds and heartfelt conversations
As an Army veteran and a veteran’s spouse, Nea Storan knows firsthand the importance of giving back to veterans and their families.
11 May 2025
Team Enchong: A force for veterans’ wellbeing
John and Naomi Enchong have donated years of their time providing wellbeing support to veterans and their families.
11 May 2025
Volunteering that bonds all ages
Almost 25 years ago, veteran Kenneth Roma was looking for a way to stay busy and give back in his community.
12 May 2025
RSL Queensland volunteers help bring communities together
A message from the State President: This May is the 36th annual National Volunteer Week (19-25 May) in Australia.
11 May 2025
Giving back for connection and compassion
Moving to Queensland more than 25 years ago, Army veteran Graeme Davis, who had been an RSL Sub Branch member in Victoria for several years, was eager to become involved with the RSL after moving to the Sunshine State.
24 May 2024
Emerald’s dynamic duo: local couple enhances veterans' lives through volunteering
Noel and Margaret Mallyon have helped veterans through Emerald RSL Sub Branch for 45 years. From promoting commemorations throughout the year to providing welfare support, the couple has had great impact on veterans within the Emerald community.
23 May 2024
Decades of generosity: Redcliffe veteran celebrated this National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is from 20-26 May this year, but for Carol Orr, volunteering is something she naturally does year-round. The 76-year-old veteran has been helping out in her community in various capacities for 33 years, with 25 of those as a volunteer and member of Redcliffe RSL Sub Branch.
22 May 2024
Ravenshoe resident encourages giving back through volunteering
Working full-time doesn’t stop Jodie Bocking from dedicating time to her community. The Ravenshoe local has been volunteering for Ravenshoe RSL Sub Branch for the past 10 years.
20 May 2024
Redbank bands together post-flood
The 2022 flood was one of the worst in Queensland's history, but it brought out the best of Redbank's veteran community through care and camaraderie.
