Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with Wesley Mission Queensland’s Wednesday Community Meal.

About our Wednesday Community Meal

Wednesday Community Meal is part of Wesley Mission Queensland’s Brisbane Relief Hub situated at 316 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley, 4006.

Community Meal has been serving people who find themselves in times of hardship since 2005. The service provides a vital lifeline for more than 130 marginalised people offering them a nutritious three-course, hot meal. Community Meal aims to assist people who are experiencing disadvantage, many of whom face the challenges of social isolation. The inclusive nature of the meal is a unique drawcard for clients, staff, and volunteers with everyone encouraged to come along and sit down and eat together. It’s an opportunity for people to engage with others, eat some healthy food, and feel part of the wider Brisbane community.

As part of the Community Meal, volunteers can assist with:
  • Wednesday 10am to 1pm - basic meal preparation
  • Wednesday 1pm to 5pm - pre-cooking, dinner preparation and set up
  • Wednesday 5pm to 8pm - serving dinner and post-dinner cleanup
  • Thursday 8am to 11am - thorough clean of kitchen and meal area.
Community Meal 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
  • 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 is making a difference in the lives of people in our local community.
All our volunteers follow a COVID-19 safe work plan and provide proof they have received their 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.

For more information on Community Meal please visit the Wesley Mission Queensland website.
What Happens Next

Before you consider becoming a Community Meal 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.
  • If you have any questions about this registration form or its contents, please do not hesitate to contact us at volunteerrelations@wmq.org.au.
Let's start...

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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 currently in Australia on a visa?

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6. Are you applying to volunteer with us as part of one of the following programs?

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

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8. Which shift or shifts would you prefer to volunteer?

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9. Do you have any experience interacting with people who are marginalised, socially isolated, vulnerable or at risk?

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10. Do you have any experience in hospitality, food preparation or cooking?

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11. Do you have any further qualities, skills, qualifications or experience you can bring to this volunteer position you would like to tell us about?

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

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13. 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 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 training 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 check prior to commencement and ensure a current security check is on file at all times while I am actively involved as a volunteer with the service. 
  • 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:

Thank you for expressing your interest in this volunteer role.
We will be in touch with you soon to discuss the position further.

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