Address:   Sinnamon Village Aged Care Community, 620 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road Sinnamon Park, QLD 4073.

Do you enjoy going on bus trips? Our residents at Sinnamon Village love there trips out and about and are seeking expressions of interest from people who would like to be involved with assisting them on their weekly bus trips and keeping them company while traveling.

Outings Assistants help us with:
  • Assisting residents on and off the bus
  • Making sure residents are safe while on the bus (wearing seat belts etc.)
  • Including residents in activities that occur on the bus or outing.
  • Ensuring positive interactions with residents so they can maintain an enriched lifestyle.
  • Assisting with the serving of refreshments.
  • Reporting any feedback through to staff
  • Enjoying a fun-filled day!
Please note: No personal care work is involved in this role.

Volunteers shifts are currently available on:
  • Monday morning between the hours of 8.30am till 12 noon
  • Every 3rd Tuesday of the month between 9am and 4pm
  • Wednesday afternoon between the hours of 1pm and 3pm
  • Thursday between the hours of 9am until 3pm
  • Friday between the hours of 9am until 3pm.
This program is located within the Sinnamon Village Aged Care Community where the residents enjoy a wonderful sense of life, fun, and friendship.

Sinnamon Village has embraced the internationally-recognised Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care and 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
  • 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 seniors in our Aged Care Communities.
To learn more about Sinnamon Village please visit our website.
What Happens Next?

Before you consider becoming a 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.

Please note that it is now federal legislation that all residential aged care volunteers can show proof that they have received an annual Influenza vaccination. You will be required to show proof of your vaccination prior to commencement.

After we receive your application a Wesley Mission Queensland representative will contact 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 online form.

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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 day is most suitable for you to volunteer?

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7. Do you have any experience interacting with older persons, people with dementia or people with special needs?

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8. If required, you physically able to push an occupied wheelchair?
Training is provided and pushing wheelchairs is optional in the role.

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9. Please outline any qualities, skills, qualifications or experience you can bring to the volunteer position:

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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:  
  • Provide an ongoing commitment to the role.
  • Interact positively with residents, 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.  
  • Provide proof that you have received a current Influenza vaccination prior to commencement and during your time volunteering with us.
  • 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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