Chermside  - 930 Gympie Road, Chermside QLD 4032
Corinda  - 29 Grace Street, Corinda QLD 4075

We’re always delighted to find volunteers to bring joy to the people we care for, and we’re especially excited to be launching an innovative program for kids aged 10 to 14 who’d like to visit an aged care resident alongside their parent, guardian, or other trusted adult.

Running during a school holiday period December to January in 2022/23, our intergenerational visiting program will provide an opportunity for social interaction between young and old. We seek to promote a positive view of ageing and create a sense of belonging and community in people of all ages.

Among the myriad of positive outcomes, a senior volunteer might enjoy are:

Benefits for older Australians
·       Reduced symptoms of depression due to isolation
·       Improved mood and increased cognitive capacity
·       Increased physical strength and mobility
·       Fostering intergenerational relationships.

Benefits for young adults and children
·       Learning new skills and improved communication skills
·       Positive attitudes in relation to ageing
·       Problem-solving abilities
·       Social networks and a sense of purpose

We are piloting this new program at our Chermside and Corinda aged care communities, and the number of families we can host will be strictly limited. If you’d like to be part of this rewarding opportunity, please register now to receive an upcoming information pack.

There are lots of other benefits to volunteering with us as well, such as:

·        Great education opportunities
·        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.

The volunteering hours currently available for intergenerational volunteering are Monday to Friday between 9am till 3.30pm. Other hours can be organised if required. All our volunteers follow a COVID-19 safe work plan and provide proof they are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations before they are registered in their role.

Parents and guardians of children will also be required to have a current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance Card prior to commencement. This can be applied for through Wesley Mission Queensland at no cost to you.
   
For more information on Wesley Mission Queensland, please visit our website.
What Happens Next?

Before you consider becoming a 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 registration form and its contents.

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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. Name and ages of child or children who will be volunteering?

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6. Which location would you prefer to volunteer in?

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7. What day or days would you prefer to volunteer?

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

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

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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 as a volunteer with Wesley Mission Queensland I will be expected to:  
  • Provide an ongoing commitment to the role.
  • Interact positively with clients, 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 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 my COVID-19 vaccinations. 
  • Provide or apply for an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Blue Card Combined through Wesley Mission Queensland before I commence in the position.  
I have read, understood, and am willing to follow the guidelines within the:
I have watched and understood the contents in the:

By pressing "SUBMIT" I declare that the information I have provided is correct.
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