Baseball Queensland are seeking to establish a small, passionate group of volunteers to complete some hands-on projects with a focus on improving outcomes and capitalising on growth opportunities for baseball in Queensland. Selected volunteers will gain professional development experience, working collaboratively to research, ideate and formulate evidence-based recommendations and outcomes to assist Baseball Queensland’s staff.
The working group will report to, and be guided by, our Game Development Manager, Sam Cawdron.
Interested community members can complete their EOI at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/zyRingeE5N
The expression of interest for this working group will close on Sunday the 21st of September.
Role Description
Role Title: Participation Working Group
Volunteer Involvement: Project Contributor
Location: Baseball Queensland Office (Milton, Brisbane) and/or remote as required
Supervisor: Game Development Manager (Sam Cawdron)
End Date: 3 Months from Start Date
Overview
This volunteer role offers a unique opportunity to gain organisational and leadership experience within Baseball Queensland, supporting participation growth initiatives and contributing to the planning and delivery of a major community event.
The role will see you act as a Participation Working Group member, a volunteer-based initiative exploring strategies to grow baseball participation across Queensland.
Key Responsibilities
Participation Working Group – Project Contributor
- Work within a small volunteer working group (3-4 members)
- Work under leadership from the Lead Volunteer and Game Development Manager
- Attend regular meetings (fortnightly or monthly)
- Help develop a clear project goal and discussion framework (with guidance from BQ)
- Research local and national participation initiatives (in sport and baseball)
- Assist the Participation Working Group in creating a summary report or presentation with insights and recommendations
- Liaise with the Game Development Manager to ensure alignment with BQ goals
What You’ll Gain
- Experience contributing to a participation project and engaging volunteers
- Insight into sports participation strategies and event delivery
- Mentorship and support from the Game Development team
- Opportunities to network within the sports industry
- A reference from Baseball Queensland upon successful completion
Ideal Skills and Qualities
- Interest in sport development, events, or community engagement
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively
- Organised, reliable, and willing to learn
Volunteer Commitment
- Approx. 2–4 hours per week (flexible based on availability)
- Participation Working Group meetings (in-person or online)
Other Information
- This is a volunteer role and does not form part of paid employment
- A Volunteer Agreement will be signed prior to commencement
- A Blue Card will be required, a Volunteer Blue Card is sufficient for this role