Address: Wesley Mission Queensland Corporate Office - Wheller Gardens, 930 Gympie Road, Chermside 4032.

Thank you for your interest in the role of Disability Employment Program Volunteer.  

Enhancing the lifestyle, independence and ambitions of people with a disability, participants.

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is currently looking for volunteers to assist people with disability with their daily work schedule of administrative tasks at the Wesley Mission Queensland reception, situated in our Corporate Office at Chermside.

Playing an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, our Disability Employment Program Volunteers will provide complimentary assistance by developing workplace mentor relationships with participants who are supported by WMQ’s Disability Employment Program and openly employed within our organisation. Through their workplace mentoring, Disability Employment Program Volunteers ensure participants are actively involved in maintaining service delivery within a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Volunteer times are available Wednesday and Friday, 9am to 1pm.

As part of their role Disability Employment Program Volunteers will be involved in:
  • Forming meaningful appropriate supportive workplace mentor relationships with participants
  • Supporting participants through each day with hands-on work
  • Encouraging participants to develop confidence, competence, and independence with their daily routine
  • Liaising with the participants' Workplace Supervisor.
The type of jobs volunteers assist participants with include:
  • Mail sorting into pigeon holes
  • Greeting visitors
  • Photocopying
  • Scanning
  • Delivering mail to Residential Aged Care Homes on campus
  • Replenishing consumables
  • Keeping work area and kitchen tidy
  • COVID Cleaning frequently touch points in the office
  • Other reception duties as required.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required for this position; nevertheless, patience, compassion, clear communication, and the ability to adhere to a schedule in a busy administrative setting are highly preferred.

All our volunteers follow a COVID-19 safe work plan and provide proof they have received their COVID-19 vaccinations before they are registered in their role.

Volunteer shifts are available Wednesday and Friday 9am to 1pm.
Why Volunteer With Us?

Wesley Mission Queensland is a welcoming and rewarding place to volunteer where you will meet many wonderful people from various backgrounds and learn great new skills that may assist you both personally and professionally.

There are lots of other benefits to volunteering with us as well, such as:
  • Great education opportunities
  • Exclusive shopping discounts
  • Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
  • Invitations to social events
  • Being part of a team that really is making a difference in the lives of people in our local community.
To learn more about Wesley Mission Queensland, please visit our website.

All our volunteers follow a COVID-19 safe work plan and provide proof they have received their COVID-19 vaccinations before they are registered in their role.

Volunteers will also be required to have a current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance check prior to commencement. This can be applied for through Wesley Mission Queensland at no cost to you.
What Happens Next?

Before you consider becoming a Haden Place volunteer we ask that you read:
 We also ask that you watch the Wesley Mission Queensland Volunteer Orientation Video to gain a better understanding of volunteering with Wesley Mission Queensland.

Once you have read these documents and watched the orientation video and you are confident you would like to become a volunteer, please complete this quick online registration. There is also an option to attach your current resume to your registration.  Once we receive your registration a Wesley Mission Queensland representative will be in contact with you to discuss the role further.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Other Information
  • Please visit Wesley Mission Queensland's website to see our full privacy information and collection statement.
  • Wesley Mission Queensland holds the right to decline any expression of interests that they deem unsuitable without notice.
  • Please contact Volunteer Relations at volunteerrelations@wmq.org.au if you need any clarification regarding this role.

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1. Please provide your personal details:

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2. Your date of birth?

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3. Please provide an emergency contact person for when you are volunteering:

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4. Do you have any special needs, time availability concerns, health issues, etc that you feel may affect your volunteer work or that we should know of in case of an emergency?

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5. Are you applying to volunteer with us as part of one of the following programs?

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6. What days and times do you prefer to volunteer?
Please choose the days and times that you know you will be available on an ongoing basis.  We will then try to find a suitable shift or shifts for you.  Preference is that you are available for both shifts, however, we are happy to negotiate one shift a week with you.  

  Approximately 9am till 1pm
Wednesday
Friday

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7. Please outline any qualities, qualifications or experience you can bring to the volunteer position:

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8. Do you have any of the following probity checks?
Checks must be current.

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9. Are you able to provide proof that you have received your COVID-19 vaccinations?

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10. If you would like to upload your resume, please do so here:
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11. If recruited as a Wesley Mission Queensland volunteer, I agree to work within the terms and guidelines outlined in the below declaration.

I understand that as a volunteer with Wesley Mission Queensland I will be expected to: 
  • Have a general understanding of (or gain an understanding of) Wesley Mission Queensland, the Disability Employment Program, and the participants they support
  • Interact positively with participants, stakeholders, staff, families, and the public
  • Understand your role and responsibilities and apply yourself to the best of your abilities.
  • • Interact well in a team, use initiative, take direction, and at times work with limited supervision.
  • Ask questions if uncertain about anything in the role and report any issues immediately.
  • Be prompt and reliable and show a commitment to the role within the hours agreed to.
  • Understand and respect confidentiality.
  • Maintain professional and personal boundaries.
  • Complete all education required within the role.
  • Have the required current security checks, licences, vaccinations, and documentation on file while actively volunteering.
  • Have the ability and willingness to work within the philosophies, policies, procedures, and Charter of Wesley Mission Queensland.
I have read, understood, and am willing to follow the guidelines in the:
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