Address: Emmaus Village - Wheller Gardens Precinct - 930 Gympie Road, Chermside QLD 4032.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer with Emmaus Village!

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.

Wheller Gardens in Chermside is a hidden gem in Brisbane's northern suburbs. Situated in Chermside, Wheller Gardens is home to many different services, from Queensland's only children's hospice, Hummingbird House, to community therapy centres and retirement villages. It is also home to four of Wesley Mission Queensland's residential aged care homes.

Emmaus Village consists of five courts that share bright walkways and natural vistas. Each court has its own dining room and social gathering space, whilst the verandas are the perfect place to catch up, relax and enjoy the beautiful Queensland weather.

Wheller Gardens 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 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 social 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 for our full privacy information and collection statement.
  • Wesley Mission Queensland holds the right to decline any expression of interest deemed unsuitable without notice.
  • 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 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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6. Which volunteer role or roles are you interested in?
You can choose as many roles as you wish!

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.

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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.
We can then find the best match for you.

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Morning (9:30am - 12pm)

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

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13. 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:
I have watched and understood the contents in the:

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