Address: Wheller on the Park, 25 The Boulevard, Chermside, QLD 4032.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at Wesley Mission Queensland.

Wheller on the Park in the northern suburb of Chermside is a thriving Retirement Community set amongst beautifully manicured grounds and provides a combination of convenience and security, which offers the ultimate lifestyle for people aged 65 and over.

Wheller on the Park is close to public transport, Westfield Chermside Shopping Centre, services, and amenities. Free parking is also available on-site.

To learn more about Wesley Mission Queensland's Aged Care Communities, please visit our website.
About Our Volunteer Roles

Our volunteers assist in our Retirement Living Communities in the following ways:

  • Assist with programs, including arranging daily activities, outings, and schedules.
  • Provide assistance maintaining the plants and gardens.
  • Provide or assist with participant transportation in fleet vehicles.
  • Share their special talent or interest in leisure and social activities.
  • Administration tasks and maintaining records and information.
  • Driving fleet vehicles as required.
  • Other tasks as required.
You will find a list of our current advertised volunteer roles outlined below.

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
  • Invites to social events
  • Being part of a team that really is making a difference in the lives of seniors in our Retirement Communities.
What Happens Next?

Before you consider becoming a volunteer, we ask that you download and 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 must have a current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance before commencement. You can apply for this 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 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?
Please note that current or intended workplace rehabilitation participants or current or intended WorkCover recipients will not be considered for a volunteer placement and should not submit this form (please see the 'Other Information' section above for further details).

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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 volunteer role are you interested in?
Please click on the position number link to see the advertisement. When choosing a role, please ensure that:
  • The role's location is convenient for you
  • That you have interests that complement the role; and
  • That you can commit to visiting on an ongoing basis.

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7. What days and time of the day are you available to volunteer?
You can choose as many days and times as you like, ensuring you will be available in an ongoing capacity.

  Morning Afternoon Full day
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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. Please outline any qualities, skills, interests, talents, qualifications, different languages or experience you can bring to the volunteer position:

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10. Do you have an NDIS Workers Screening Check?
Checks must be current.

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11. Have you ever been a citizen or a permanent resident of a country other than Australia since turning 16 years old?
If yes, you will be required to complete a Statutory Declaration through Wesley Mission Queensland as part of the Aged Care Worker Screening Guidelines and Legislation.

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

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13. If you have proof you have received your COVID-19 vaccination, please upload a clear copy or photo.

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14. Are you under the age of 18?
If yes, please provide the first and last name, phone number, and email address of your parent or legal guardian who has permitted you to participate in this volunteer role. Please note that this person may be contacted for confirmation.

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15. 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:
  • Have a general understanding of (or gain an understanding of) Wesley Mission Queensland and the people we support.
  • Interact positively with residents, families, stakeholders, staff, and the public.
  • Understand your role and responsibilities and apply yourself to the best of your abilities.
  • Interact well in a team, use initiative, take direction, and at times work with limited supervision.
  • Ask questions if uncertain about anything in the role and report any issues immediately.
  • Be prompt and reliable and commit to the role within the agreed hours.
  • Understand and respect confidentiality.
  • Maintain professional and personal boundaries.
  • Complete all education required within the role.
  • Have the required current security checks, licences, vaccinations, and documentation on file.
  • Have the ability and willingness to work within the philosophies, policies, procedures, and Charter of Wesley Mission Queensland outlined in the Volunteer Handbook and by the Workplace Supervisor and Local Level Manager.
I have downloaded, read, understood, and am willing to follow the guidelines within the:
I have watched and understood the contents in the:

By pressing "SUBMIT" you declare you understand the conditions outlined in this registration 
and that the information you have provided is correct.
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