Residential Aged Care Services Sinnamon Park
Aged Care Community
Volunteer Expression of Interest

Address: Sinnamon Village Aged Care Precinct - 620 Seventeen Mile Rocks Rd, Sinnamon Park QLD 4073.

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

At Wesley Mission Queensland, you will find a new way of thinking about volunteering in Residential Aged Care. With the support of our volunteers, we encourage our residents to build connections, have fun and celebrate life - all while receiving the care they need.

Our Residential Aged Care Communities are the only ones in Queensland registered with the Eden Alternative™ philosophy of care, which focuses on eliminating loneliness, helplessness and boredom and promoting meaningful relationships and companionship.

The Sinnamon Village Aged Care Precinct brings together retirement living, residential aged care, respite care, specialist disability accommodation, an allied health and wellbeing centre, a hydrotherapy pool, and an onsite café. All at one convenient location in the heart of Sinnamon Park.

Dovetree Aged Care Community is our newest state-of-the-art aged care facility. The positivity of the staff and volunteers at Dovetree is infectious. Whether it’s a special concert or creative activity, they all join in (often with a crazy costume!), bringing laughter and smiles. Our beloved cats, Smudge, Luna, Aurora, Smokey and Saber, provide comfort and companionship to our residents.

Kentish Court Aged Care Community is a vibrant and inclusive community offering spontaneous, meaningful, and exciting social and recreational events for all residents to enjoy. These include movie nights, coach tours, scrabble games, sing-alongs, BBQs, and exercise classes.

Knowles Court Aged Care Community features a range of pets and Eden Companions, offering comfort and companionship to our residents. Our adorable Bantam chickens, colourful bird aviary with budgies, and visiting pets contribute to a homely atmosphere that enhances the well-being of our community.

Reid Court Aged Care Community offers a community room complete with a kitchenette, as well as a spacious outdoor gazebo featuring a BBQ area. These amenities provide the perfect spaces for residents to relax, connect, and enjoy socialising with family and friends.

Nash Court Aged Care Community is a warm and welcoming aged care home with two large comfortable lounge rooms, equipped with a piano and entertainment system, where residents can enjoy social and recreational events.

Jacobs Court Aged Care Community includes an expansive garden, where residents can delight in tending to their herbs and plants. Additionally, a large covered entertainment area offers the ideal space for residents to gather for social events and participate in outdoor activities, providing a perfect blend of relaxation and social engagement.

Our five aged care community courts - Kentish, Knowles, Jacobs, Reid, and Nash - are all connected with landscaped gardens, flowering trees and shrubs. Residents from all five courts gather at our on-site Sinnamon Village Leisure Centre for a friendly game of cards, indoor bowls or delight in a performance by one of our visiting entertainers. Residents also have access to a range of amenities, including a hair salon, day therapy center, hydrotherapy pool, café, club lounge, chapel, cinema, and library.

For more information, please visit our website.

About Our Volunteer Roles

Our volunteers assist in our Residential Aged Care Communities in the following ways:

Companionship and social support - spending time with and assisting residents to improve their social connections to enhance their wellbeing.
Activity assistance - assisting residents to participate in and enjoy scheduled fun programs.
Facilitating groups - utilising skills and abilities to facilitate group activities.
Musicians and entertainers - sharing talents or interests with residents.
Gardening, groundskeeping and pet care - maintaining pot plants, indoor and outdoor gardens, and assisting with pet care.
Reception and administration - meet and greet visitors and support the administration team with duties, including receiving and coordinating deliveries.

You will find a list of our current advertised volunteer roles outlined below.

Our Residential Aged Care Communities are welcoming and rewarding places to volunteer, where you will meet many wonderful people from various backgrounds and learn new skills that may assist you 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
Invites to special events
Being part of a team who make a difference in the lives of people in our community.

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 better understand 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 deemed 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 our Work Health and Safety team on WHS@wmq.org.au for alternative pathways.
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:

Title

Legal First Name

Legal Last Name

Preferred Name

Address

Suburb

Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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2. Your date of birth?

(collected for identification and processing purposes only)

Date

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3. Please provide an emergency contact person for when you are volunteering:

Emergency contact name

Telephone number

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4. Do you have any special considerations, time availability concerns, health issues, dietary requirements, 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).

Yes

If yes, please specify:

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

Centrelink or job network commitment

Student placement

University internship or community engagement placement

No, I am not involved in any Centrelink, job network commitment, student placement, internship or community engagement programs

If yes, please outline the hours you are required to complete and if a student, the course you are currently completing:

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6. Which volunteer role or roles are you interested in?
You can choose as many roles as you wish!

You can review the advertisement by clicking on the position number.

Please make sure that:
(a) The role's location is convenient for you
(b) That you have interests that complement the role and
(c) That you can commit to visiting on an ongoing basis.

Please outline the best days and times for you in question 7.

Bus Outing Assistant
Location: Knowles Court
Position number: 225088
Times available: Each Thursday between 8:30am and 3:30pm
We are seeking volunteers who would like to spend time with and assist residents on their weekly bus trips. This includes chatting, commentary, and having fun!

Concert Volunteer
Location: Knowles Court
Position Number: 225086
Times available: Each Wednesday between 9am and 1pm
We are seeking volunteers who would like to spend time with and assist residents in attending concerts held within our premises. This includes chatting, commentary, and having fun!

Bingo Volunteer
Location: Knowles Court
Position Number: 225087
Times available: Each Tuesday between 9am and 12 noon
We are seeking volunteers who would like to encourage residents to attend bingo and then call the game. Our bingo games are fun and bring laughs and smiles to all who attend!

Lifestyle Activities Assistant
Location: Jacobs Court
Position Number: 224343
Times available: Monday - Friday between 9am and 4pm
We are seeking volunteers to facilitate a variety of activities such as card games and craft sessions, assist with bus outings and concerts and participate in numerous other enjoyable experiences.

I am happy to help out where needed

I am interested in another role sharing my special talents or skills (please provide further details below in the space provided)

What special talents or skills would you like to offer?

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7. Which day or days would you prefer to volunteer?
You can choose as many days and times as you like, ensuring you will be available in an ongoing capacity.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Mornings	Mornings Monday	Mornings Tuesday	Mornings Wednesday	Mornings Thursday	Mornings Friday	Mornings Saturday	Mornings Sunday
Afternoon	Afternoon Monday	Afternoon Tuesday	Afternoon Wednesday	Afternoon Thursday	Afternoon Friday	Afternoon Saturday	Afternoon Sunday
Full Day	Full Day Monday	Full Day Tuesday	Full Day Wednesday	Full Day Thursday	Full Day Friday	Full Day Saturday	Full Day Sunday

Further comments on time availability:

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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.

Yes

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

Yes

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11. Do you have an NDIS Worker Screening Check?
Your check must be current. You can apply for one through us if you do not have one.

Yes, I have an NDIS Worker Screening Check

No, I do not have the above probity check and would like to apply for one free of charge through Wesley Mission Queensland

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12. 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.

Yes

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

Yes

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

PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF file types only.

Choose File

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15. 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.

First and Last Name

Phone Number

Email Address

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16. If recruited as a Wesley Mission Queensland volunteer, I agree to work within the terms and guidelines 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:

Wesley Mission Volunteer Handbook

Volunteering Safely with Wesley Mission Queensland Flyer

Volunteering with Wesley Mission Queensland Confidentiality Agreement

Residential Aged Care Services Volunteer Position Description.

I have watched and understood the contents in the:

Wesley Mission Queensland Volunteer Orientation Video.

Yes, I agree to work within the terms and guidelines as outlined in this declaration.

Thank you for completing this form!
By pressing "SUBMIT" you declare that the information you have provided is correct.

Residential Aged Care Services Sinnamon ParkAged Care Community Volunteer Expression of Interest

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

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7. Which day or days would you prefer to volunteer? You can choose as many days and times as you like, ensuring you will be available in an ongoing capacity.

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

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11. Do you have an NDIS Worker Screening Check?Your check must be current. You can apply for one through us if you do not have one.

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

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

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15. 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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Residential Aged Care Services Sinnamon Park
Aged Care Community
Volunteer Expression of Interest

7. Which day or days would you prefer to volunteer?
You can choose as many days and times as you like, ensuring you will be available in an ongoing capacity.

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.

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

11. Do you have an NDIS Worker Screening Check?
Your check must be current. You can apply for one through us if you do not have one.

12. 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.

15. 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.