John Wesley Gardens aged care community: 19 Halsmere Street, Geebung Qld

Thank you for your interest in registering as a Companion Volunteer with Wesley Mission Queensland at our John Wesley Gardens aged care community.

Our friendly team of Companion Volunteers engage with our residents living in aged care communities through one-to-one visits and activities. These wonderful volunteers enrich the quality of the life of our residents who may feel socially isolated or lonely - whether for social or cultural reasons or due to disability.

As part of our Companion Volunteer Program, we are looking for friendly people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our elderly residents by spending an hour each week or fortnight visiting and building friendships 

In the role of a Companion Volunteer, you will be able to assist in ensuring  residents remain actively engaged and inspired every day. Quality time shared can include having a chat, reading a book, playing cards or board games, working on a hobby together or discussing the local news. You might like to take a walk, dance, sing, grab a cuppa or enjoy some gardening together.

The volunteering hours currently available for this role are Monday to Friday between 9am till 3.30pm. Please still apply if you would like to visit on the weekends as we are currently implementing these hours in our services.

Our aged care communities are places of warmth, smiles and hugs where residents enjoy a wonderful sense of life, fun and friendship. Join our volunteering teams and you will meet so many wonderful people, learn new skills and access other benefits, 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 residents living in aged care. 
All our volunteers follow a COVID-19 safe work plan and provide proof they are up to date with at least three 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.

To learn more about Wesley Mission Queensland please visit our www.wmq.org.au.
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.

Please contact Volunteer Relations at volunteerrelations@wmq.org.au if you require 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 or its contents please do not hesitate to contact us at volunteerrelations@wmq.org.au.

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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. What days and times would you prefer to volunteer?
Please choose the days and times that you know you will be available on an ongoing basis.  

  Morning (between 9am and 12 noon) Afternoon (between 1pm and 3.30pm)
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7. 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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8. Please choose the volunteering role or roles you would like to be involved with? (Maximum of 6)

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9. Do you have any other skills, qualifications, interests, etc that you would like to tell us about?  We would also love to know if you speak any other languages!

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

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

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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 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). 
  • 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:
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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