Balmoral Community Centre
Volunteer Expression of Interest

Address: Balmoral Community Centre - Living Faith Uniting Church, 330 Pine Mountain Road, Carina Heights, 4152.

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

Balmoral Community Centre is a bustling hub of activity where connections are made and everyone feels a sense of belonging! We’re all about providing social and support programs to keep people active, engaged, and thriving. With an ever-evolving activity schedule tailored to our community’s interests, there’s always something exciting happening.

For more information on our centres and Wesley Mission Queensland, please visit our website.

About Volunteering With Us

As part of our team of dedicated volunteers, you will receive support to perform your role efficiently and safely and the opportunity to develop your skills.

Balmoral Community Centre is a welcoming and rewarding place 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
We supply and pay for any security checks required for the position
Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
Invites to special events
Being part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of people in our community.

Volunteers negotiate and agree to their hours prior to commencement.

What Happens Next?

Before you consider becoming 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 contact 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 and Blue Card check before commencement. This can be applied for at no cost through Wesley Mission Queensland.
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 it deems unsuitable without notice.
Please contact Volunteer Relations at volunteerrelations@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, etc that you feel may affect your volunteer work or that we should know of in case of an emergency?

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

Internship or community engagement

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.

Volunteer Bus Driver Assistant
Position Number: 218051
Assist clients transported in our bus to and from the centre ensuring they get on and off the bus safely and seatbelts are in place. Provide transport when required in centre vehicles.
Shifts available Monday to Wednesday from 7.30am to 1pm.

Community Centre Volunteer
Position Number: 224062
We are seeking volunteers to help with a variety of activities including organising outings, arts and crafts, games and so much more!
Shifts available Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm.

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
Morning	Morning Monday	Morning Tuesday	Morning Wednesday	Morning Thursday	Morning Friday
Afternoon	Afternoon Monday	Afternoon Tuesday	Afternoon Wednesday	Afternoon Thursday	Afternoon Friday
Full Day	Full Day Monday	Full Day Tuesday	Full Day Wednesday	Full Day Thursday	Full Day Friday

Further comments on time availability:

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8. Do you have any experience interacting with older persons, or people with additional needs?
Experience is not required, however, it may assist us to find the most suitable role for you.

Yes

If yes, please outline your experience:

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9. Please outline any qualities, skills, interests, talents, qualifications 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 any of the following security checks?
If you have a check from this list it must be current (in date).

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Blue Card

I do not have both of the above checks and I am happy to apply for the checks required 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 recruited as a Wesley Mission Queensland volunteer, I agree to work within the terms and guidelines outlined in the declaration below.

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

Wesley Mission Queensland Motor Vehicle Policy for Drivers

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.

Balmoral Community Centre 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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4. Do you have any special considerations, 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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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, or people with additional 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 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 any of the following security checks?If you have a check from this list it must be current (in date).

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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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Balmoral Community Centre
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, or people with additional 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 any of the following security checks?
If you have a check from this list it must be current (in date).

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.