Volunteers play an important role in the Anzac Day Parade, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for people watching and participating in the Parade. Our Anzac Day volunteers personify the Anzac spirit – endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour and mateship.
By volunteering for the Anzac Day Parade Brisbane, you will:
Volunteers are matched to roles based on their skills, knowledge and interests. We have specialist and general volunteering opportunities;
The current volunteers are divided into two groups were one focuses on veteran transportation:
Anyone wishing to volunteer to deliver the Parade or otherwise assist in the ongoing event organisation can submit an expression of interest at the link below.
2025 Applications close 31st March 2025. You can now apply to volunteer for the 2025 Parade
After submitting an Expression of Interest through Seek Volunteer, we will provide an application form. A new volunteer Parade Brief is held online or in New Farm followed by a Chief Marshals Update.
Do you have any special skills or experience we could be made aware of, eg. Photography, Social Media, Choral Singer? Let us know as soon as you can so we can ensure your personal qualities are matched to the most appropriate volunteer support role.
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No, but we do value specialist skills. Livestock, Band and Youth Marshals require additional experience, however the majority of roles do not need more than commitment and enthusiasm.
Yes, veterans primarily participate in the Anzac Day Parade and the majority of our volunteer cohort have no direct ties to the Australian Defence Force.
The Anzac Day Parade Brisbane Committee accepts volunteers from 18 years and over. Youth volunteering is coordinated through uniformed associations such as Scouts Australia.
The majority of roles are satisfied by the group Parade Briefs held throughout the year. However, buggy drivers are required to attend a familiarisation event in Yatala held early April.
Dependant on the disabilitty and, where necessary accompanied by a carer, we would investigate any suitable roles within the Parade. Otherwise send an enquiry and we will see how your skills would complement roles within the Parade.
We will ensure you receive the appropriate support to fulfill your allocated role, in advance or on the day. We always require a few new volunteers each year to replace those who relocate or commit elsewhere.
Water is available for volunteers and participants around the Parade. We look to obtain vouchers for local food outlets, however volunteers are not provided food. All volunteers will undertake a face to face briefing prior to the Parade.The Volunteer Coordinator is available to provide you with help and support on [email protected]
Yes, we already have RACQ as a corporate supporter supplying veteran transport drivers. By partnering with our event, Australian businesses can occasionally meet some of their corporate social responsibility goals through group volunteer opportunities for their employees.
Where the FAQ below does not answer your pre-application query, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator on [email protected]
What are three things I’ll wish I had brought with me to volunteer on parade day?
A sense of humour, many veterans may have waited hours for their turn to march. A Poncho for wet weather, it can even happen in Queensland. Your ancestors’ medals, whether ADF or from another service, the volunteer marshals march round at the end of the Parade and it is an additional opportunity to honour their service.
A heartfelt thank you once again for your interest in volunteering for the Anzac Day Parade Brisbane. The Parade is possible because of amazing people like yourself and we hope the time you spend with us is rewarding and meaningful to you.
We look forward to working with you!
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