Address:   620 Seventeen Mile Rocks Rd, Sinnamon Park QLD 4073.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at WesleyCare Jindalee.

We are looking for a person with an interest in sharing their time, skills, talents, and knowledge with us while developing friendships with the people we support, sharing experiences, and encouraging them to participate.  It’s heaps of fun for all involved!

Volunteers enhance the lives of our residents by:
  • Having meaningful social interactions and conversations either in a small group or with individuals
  • Assisting in or facilitating programs including art, cooking, exercise, games, music, or gardening projects
  • Playing a musical instrument
  • Providing social support on community outings
  • Facilitating beauty and pamper sessions
  • Being involved in virtual activities including individual virtual visits, or facilitating virtual tours (galleries, zoos, travel, museums, etc) online
  • General support to the Community Access Facilitators to develop and implement community access experiences
  • Other skills or interests that you may be interested in sharing with us.
Our volunteer roles are suitable for people who have well-developed interpersonal skills and a caring and empathetic manner. It’s a great way to make a difference in the lives of adults with complex and high support needs while making friends, having fun, and learning new skills.

Volunteer times are generally available between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday unless specified.  
As part of our volunteer roles:
  • All volunteers are required to complete an online NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) training course.
  • 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 Check prior to commencement. This can be applied for through Wesley Mission Queensland at no cost to you.
  • Volunteers do not provide personal care to residents.
About Our Specialist Disability Accommodation Communities

Everyone should have access to a living environment of their choosing. Our specialist disability accommodation communities offer people over 18 years old living with complex and high support needs the chance to live a normal and dignified life with the support they need to reach their own personal goals.

The model of care provided at each community is focused on the individual to ensure the needs of every resident are met. This creates an environment where residents can enjoy the meaningful, happy lives they deserve!

To learn more and gain a clearer understanding of the people we support, please log on to the following Wesley Mission Queensland links:
Our services are welcoming and rewarding places 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 with complex and high support needs.
What Happens Next?

Before you consider 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
  • 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 role.

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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. Please tell us how you would like to share your time volunteering with us.
All tailored advertised roles will have a position number link to see the advertisement and we have also added other options that you may be interested in.

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 on an ongoing basis.

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7. What days and times do you prefer to volunteer?
Please choose as many days and times that you know you will be available on an ongoing basis.  We will then try to find a suitable shift for you.

  Morning - 9am to 1pm Afternoon - 12noon to 4pm
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8. Do you have any experience interacting with young adults living with complex disabilities 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, qualifications, talents, or experience you can bring to the volunteer position:

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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, 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 their COVID-19 vaccinations before commencement. 
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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