About Group61's In-Home Community Visitor Program
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Administration and Engagement Volunteer in Group61's In-Home Community Visitor Program.

As part of the government-funded Community Visitor Scheme, 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.

In our Community Visitor Program, we look for friendly people to volunteer making 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.

About the Role of Administration and Engagement Volunteer 
Under the direction of and supported by the In-Home Coordinator who oversees the In-Home Community Visitor Program, the Administration and Engagement Volunteer will be responsible for:
  • Supporting volunteers involved in the Community Visitor Program located on the Gold Coast
  • Assisting with the specific matching of clients and volunteers
  • Assisting with the onboarding of new volunteers and participants
  • Conducting monthly meetings with volunteers.
There is flexibility with the hours required in this role and with a combination of face-to-face meetings, skype meetings, and phone contact.
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:
  • Great education opportunities including the opportunity to develop your skills in administration, community and aged care support
  • Exclusive shopping discounts
  • Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
  • Free Flu Vaccinations
  • Invitations to social events
  • Being part of a team that really is making a difference in the lives of people in our local community.
For more information on Wesley Mission Queensland's please visit our website.
What Happens Next
Before you consider becoming an Administration and Engagement Volunteer 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, availability, skills, and interests.  There is also an option to upload your resume, which we highly recommend.   

After we receive your application the In-Home Coordinator will contact you to discuss the position further.

If you have any questions about your registration, please do not hesitate to contact us on volunteerrelations@wmq.org.au.

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.
Let's start...

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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. Which region are you interested in becoming a volunteer?

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7. Initially, what time or times will you be available to volunteer?
There is flexibility with the hours required in this role.  If you are unsure what hours you will have available, please leave this question blank.

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8. Do you have any other experience, qualifications or skills that you feel may assist you in this role?

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9. Please upload your resume here:
If you would like to supply your resume, please upload here.

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10. 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 clients, 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 training 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 check prior to commencement and ensure a current security check is on file at all times while I am actively involved as a volunteer with the service. 
I have read, understood, and are willing to follow the guidelines within the:

Thank you for expressing your interest in the role of Administration and Engagement Volunteer with the In-Home Community Visitor Program.
We will be in touch with you soon to discuss the position further.

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