Become a Member Group - Friends of Parks Queensland

Become a Member Group

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Friends of Parks Queensland’s member groups are volunteer-led groups undertaking on-ground conservation activities multiple times a year in Queensland’s national parks, conservation parks, or state forests. You do not have to be an incorporated association to become a member group.

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Member Group FAQs

What groups or organisations qualify for membership?

Volunteer-led organisations who have undertake on-ground conservation or citizen science activities in a national park, conservation park, or state forest in the past 12 months are eligible to apply. Volunteer-led might mean the group is overseen by a management committee comprising of volunteers or is an unincorporated association led by one or two volunteers who conduct or are looking to conduct conservation programs in partnership with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships.

Can incorporated associations apply for membership?

Yes, incorporated associations can apply for membership, limited by guarantee, aboriginal corporations, and other organisation structures can apply for membership.

I would like to start a Friends of Park group, can I apply to become a member group?

It may be too early to apply for membership, please contact us if you would like to start a Friends of Park group and we can go from there.

What are the benefits of becoming a member group?

By becoming a member group, you’re connected to other Friends of Parks groups across Queensland, receive regular updates, and are invited to contribute to the future of our organisation through voting at our Annual General Meeting. Unincorporated groups may be able to use our sponsorship (auspicing) for grants and donations, which is considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional benefits may include: ecological restoration works planning, access to educational material, event promotion and support, volunteer recruitment, notifications of upcoming grants or funding opportunities, opportunities for collaboration on larger initiatives, advice and support from our team of experienced volunteer managers and ecologists, and more! The structure and the needs of your group will inform the benefits of becoming a member group with Friends of Parks Queensland – we will work with you to deliver the support you need.

What is the process to apply for becoming a member group?

The first step is to complete our Member Group Application Form below. Applications are reviewed by our Management Committee, which may take up to two weeks. Then, our team will notify you of the outcome. If accepted as a Member Group, you will receive access to our volunteer training materials and are required to sign-on to our Code of Conduct.

Does membership need to be renewed?

Yes, member groups are required to complete an annual survey at the end of financial year that will ask for an outline of the scope of works your group has undertaken, how many volunteers and volunteer hours have contributed to the conservation of our protected areas. Successful completion of this survey is mandatory for member group renewal. Our staff will advise you when the form is open and due for completion, and the outcome of your renewal.

How much does it cost to become a member group?

No financial contribution is required to become a member group, or to renew membership as a member group with Friends of Parks Queensland.

Member Group applications are assessed by our Management Committee, who accept or reject applications depending on alignment with our criteria for membership.
If you have any questions, please Contact Us.