The ORCA Project: Albany Creek Uniting Church, 652 Albany Creek Road, Albany Creek 4035

Wesley Mission Queensland's The ORCA Project is looking for volunteers to assist us to build meaningful connections for young post-school adults of different abilities in the community with a focus on training, work experience, and ultimately employment.

As part of their role, volunteers will be involved in:
  • Forming meaningful appropriate supportive mentor relationships with the participants
  • Supporting participants through each day - including theory-based learning and hands-on practical work experience
  • Encouraging participants to develop confidence, competence, and independence with their daily routine at ORCA - for example where to put belongings, sign in, begin work, etc
  • Liaising with supervisors regarding behaviour and engagement level of participants
  • Undertaking other duties as required.
The ORCA Project operates between 8:30am and 3:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during school terms. Volunteers negotiate and agree to their hours prior to commencement.

A long-term commitment is essential in this role.

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

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

For more information on ORCA please visit the Wesley Mission Queensland website.
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
  • Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
  • Invitations to social events
  • Being part of a team that is making a difference in the lives of people in our local community.
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
  • All our volunteers follow a COVID-19 safe work plan and provide proof they have received a minimum of one primary COVID-19 vaccination before commencement.
  • Volunteers will be required to have a current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance and Blue Card check prior to commencement. This can be applied for through Wesley Mission Queensland at no cost to you.
  • 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.
  • Current or intended workplace rehabilitation participants or current or intended WorkCover recipients will not be considered for a volunteer placement.
  • Please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@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 considerations, 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 a current participant of The ORCA Project?

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7. What day and time do you prefer to volunteer?
Please feel free to select all suitable days and times.

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(8.30am - 12.30pm) 		Afternoon
(12.30pm - 3.30pm) 		All Day
(8.30am - 3.30pm)
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Tuesday
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8. Please outline what qualities, skills, qualifications and/or experience you can bring to the volunteer position:

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

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10. If you have an NDIS Worker Screening Check or Working with Children Blue Card, please provide the card number and expiry date below.

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11. Are you able to provide proof that you have received a minimum of one primary COVID-19 vaccination?

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12. Declaration

I understand that as a volunteer with Wesley Mission Queensland I will be expected to:
  • Follow direction from my workplace supervisor and other relevant Wesley Mission Queensland staff.
  • Interact positively with clients, residents, staff, volunteers, families, and the general public.
  • Read and understand the contents of the Wesley Mission Queensland Volunteer Handbook.
  • Understand and respect confidentiality, 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 on to volunteer.
  • 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 of a minimum of one primary COVID-19 vaccination.
I have read, understood, and am willing to follow the guidelines within the:
I have watched and understood the contents in the:
I understand that I need to provide the following at my orientation session:

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