Address: headspace Capalaba - 1/29-37 Moreton Bay Road, Capalaba, 4157.

Address: 1/29-37 Moreton Bay Road, Capalaba, 4157

headspace Capalaba is currently seeking Friends and Family Reference Group volunteers. Just as the Youth Reference Group lets us know about the current issues that young people are facing and the best ways that headspace Capalaba can support them, the Friends and Family Reference Group helps us understand what it is like for loved ones to be supporting young people in their recovery from mental health or substance use concerns.

Our Family and Friends Reference Group includes parents, siblings, foster-parents, partners, grandparents, step-parents, partners, roommates and anyone else that makes up a young person’s support system. Here at headspace Capalaba we understand that family and friends are often the first to notice a change in a young person’s emotions or behaviour that may signal the onset of a mental health or substance use problem. They also frequently encourage the young person to seek help or attempt to access help on their behalf.
Family and Friends Reference Group Members are involved in:
  • Monthly meetings at headspace Capalaba that may extend beyond standard business hours (for example until 6 or 7pm)
  • Advising on various issues and topics relating to youth Mental Health and the headspace Capalaba centre
  • Participating and assisting in fundraising activities
  • Providing peer support
  • Developing and delivering community awareness presentations
  • Maintain and update resources
  • Participating in target group decisions
  • Participating in teleconferences, email, and Facebook discussions between in-person meetings and events in order to progress certain projects
  • Networking including promoting the program through word of mouth and networking leaving pamphlets at appropriate locations (e.g. community centres etc).
We want family and friends to be involved in the development, planning, delivery and evaluation of the services that we are offering young people. If you want to have your say in the community and help make headpsace Capalaba the best possible service for young people, we would love to have you join our group!

As part of our team of dedicated volunteers, you will be provided with training and support to perform your role efficiently and safely including the opportunity to develop your skills in the area of Youth Mental Health.
 
headspace Capalaba is a lovely, welcoming, and rewarding place to volunteer where you will meet many wonderful people 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
  • We supply and pay for any security checks required for the position
  • Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
  • Free Flu Vaccinations
  • Exclusive shopping discounts
  • Invitations to social events
  • Being part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of youth in our community.
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 and Blue Card Combined check prior to commencement.  This can be applied for through Wesley Mission Queensland at no cost to you.  
Before you consider becoming a Friends and Family Reference Group 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.   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 on 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. Do you have any experience with, or an understanding of what it is like, to be a family member or friend supporting young people in their recovery from mental health or substance use concerns?

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7. Will you generally be able to attend monthly meetings at headspace Capalaba that may extend beyond standard business hours (for example until 6pm or 7pm)?

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8. Will you be available and willing to consult on projects and participate in teleconferences, email, and Facebook discussions between face to face meetings and events?

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9. Please outline any qualities, qualifications, or experience (personal or professional) you can bring to the volunteer position:

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

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11. If recruited as a Wesley Mission Queensland volunteer, I agree to work within the terms and guidelines as outlined in the below declaration.

I understand that if I become a  volunteer with Wesley Mission Queensland I will be expected to:
  • Have an interest in the well-being of young people aged 12 to 25 with mental health, general health, drug, alcohol, work, and study issues.
  • Provide an ongoing commitment to the role.
  • Interact positively with clients, participants, staff, volunteers, families, and the general public.   
  • Understand and respect confidentiality, and maintain professional boundaries. 
  • Volunteer within the guidelines of Wesley Mission Queensland's Code of Conduct. 
  • Undertake any education or competencies required for the position. 
  • Be prompt and reliable when rostered to volunteer and notify my supervisor promptly if I am not able to attend my shift.   
  • Work within the philosophies, policies, procedures, and guidelines of Wesley Mission Queensland.   
  • Supply or complete the required security checks (checks are provided and paid for by Wesley Mission Queensland).   
  • Follow a COVID-19 safe work plan and provide proof I have received my COVID-19 vaccinations. 
I have read, understood, and am willing to follow the guidelines within the:
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By pressing "SUBMIT" I declare I understand the conditions outlined in this registration
and that the information I have provided is correct.
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