Thank you for your interest in registering as a volunteer Community Visitor with Wesley Mission Queensland.  This role is situated in the Taigum area.  

The Group61 Community Visitor program aims to enrich the quality of life of isolated older people living in their own homes who may be socially isolated or lonely - whether for social or cultural reasons or due to disability.

As part of our Community Visitor program, we are looking for friendly people who are looking to make a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors just by spending an hour per week or fortnight visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in their own homes. Due to the nature of the role we ask for a commitment of six months.

In the role of Community Visitor, you will assist in ensuring older people in their own homes remain actively engaged and inspired every day. Quality time shared can include chatting, playing cards or board games, work on a hobby together, or discuss the local news. You might take a walk, grab a coffee, or do some gardening together.

Community Visitors are not involved in providing clinical or personal care to the people they visit.

Group61 is a 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:
  • Supply and pay for any security checks required for the position
  • Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
  • Great education opportunities
  • Free Flu Vaccinations
  • Exclusive shopping discounts
  • Invitations to social events
  • Being part of a team that really is making a difference in the lives of lonely and isolated seniors living in your local community.
This role follows a COVID-19 safe work plan.

To learn more about Group61 and Wesley Mission Queensland please visit our www.wmq.org.au.
What Happens Next?

Before you consider becoming a Group61 Community Visitor we ask that you read:
 Once you have read these documents and you are confident you would like to become a volunteer, please complete this quick online registration outlining your details, preferred location, availability, skills, and interests.

After we receive your application a Wesley Mission Queensland representative will be in contact with you to discuss the position in more detail.

Please contact Group61 on Group61@wmq.org.au if you need any clarification regarding this role.

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.
  • If you have any questions about this registration form please do not hesitate to contact us 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. Are you available to volunteer in the Taigum area?

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7. What days and times do you prefer to volunteer?
Please choose as many days and times that you know you will be available on an ongoing basis.  We will then try to find a suitable shift for you.

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8. Do you have any experience interacting with people with special needs including older people, people with a disability, or people with mental health issues?
Experience is not required, however, it may assist us to find the most suitable role for you.

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9. Please choose any skills or interests you may have to help us to match you to a role:
You can choose up to 5 skills or interests.

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10. Do you have any other skills, qualifications, interests, etc that you would like to tell us about?

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11. Do you have a current Blue Card (working with children check) or Yellow Card (working with people with disabilities check)?   
Your card must have at least three months until the expiry date.   
If you do not have one of these checks you can apply for them through us with no cost involved.

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12. 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 as a volunteer with Wesley Mission Queensland that I will be expected to: 
  • Interact positively with residents, customers, staff, volunteers, families, and the general public. 
  • Understand and respect confidentiality, maintain professional boundaries. 
  • Volunteer within the guidelines of Wesley Mission Queensland's Code of Conduct. 
  • Undertake any education or competencies required in 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). 
I have read, understood, and are willing to follow the guidelines within the:

Please note that due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) restrictions, contact with volunteer applicants will take longer than usual. Your application will be kept on file until recruitment recommences.
Thank you for your patience during this time.

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