headspace Capalaba
Volunteer Expression of Interest

Address: headspace Capalaba - 1/29-37 Moreton Bay Road, Capalaba, 4157.

Wesley Mission Queensland's friendly team of staff and volunteers at headspace Capalaba assist young people aged 12 to 25 with mental health, general health, drug, alcohol, work and study issues.

With access to psychologists, psychiatrists and counsellors, as well as non-clinical staff, the service provides a holistic approach to support improving the mental health and general well-being of young people. headspace Capalaba offers enhanced support, including low-intensity and complex care coordination based on individual needs.

headspace Capalaba is accessible by public transport with a bus stop outside the centre, and the park 'n' ride a short walk away.

About Volunteering With Us

We are currently seeking volunteers for our Friends and Family Reference Group. The Friends and Family Reference Group helps us understand what it is like for loved ones to be supporting young people in their recovery from mental health or substance use concerns. This group is for people aged over 26 who want to support and help lead the community by providing feedback and input into processes, systems and service delivery at headspace Capalaba.

As part of our team of dedicated volunteers, you will be provided with training and support to perform your role efficiently and safely, including the opportunity to develop your skills in the area of Youth Mental Health.

headspace Capalaba is a lovely, welcoming, and rewarding place to volunteer where you will meet many wonderful people 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
We supply and pay for any security checks required for the position
Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
Free Flu Vaccinations
Exclusive shopping discounts
Invitations to social events
Being part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of youth in our community.

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 they are registered in their role.

Volunteers will also be required to have a current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance and Blue Card Combined check before commencement. This can be applied for through Wesley Mission Queensland at no cost to you.

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 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 contact 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:

Title

First Name

Last 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 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?

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 are you interested in?

Friends and Family Reference Group
Position Number: 181696
Role Description: headspace Capalaba is seeking Friends and Family Reference Group volunteers. The Friends and Family Reference Group helps us understand what it is like for loved ones to be supporting young people in their recovery from mental health or substance use concerns. Given the nature of the role, we ask participants to be over 26 years old.

Other (please outline):

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7. Do you have any experience interacting young people aged 12 to 25 with mental health, general health, drug, alcohol, work and study issues?

Yes

If yes, please outline your experience:

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8. Will you generally be able to attend fortnightly at headspace Capalaba that may extend beyond standard business hours (for example until 6pm or 7pm)?

Yes

If no, please outline your limitations to be available at this time:

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9. Will you be available and willing to consult on projects and participate in virtual meetings (Teams, Skype etc), teleconferences, email, and Facebook discussions between face-to-face meetings and events?

Yes

If no, please outline your limitations to be able to do this:

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10. Please outline any qualities, qualifications, or experience (personal or professional) you can bring to the volunteer position:

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11. Do you have any of the following security checks?
Checks must be current with more than three months until expiry.

Working with Children Blue Card or Exemption Card

NDIS Worker Screening Check

No, I do not have any of the above checks and would like to apply for one through Wesley Mission Queensland

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

Yes

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13. Are you under the age of 18?
If yes, you must provide the first and last name, phone number, and email 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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14. 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 if I become a volunteer with Wesley Mission Queensland, I will be expected to:

Have an interest in volunteering with people young people aged 12 to 25 with mental health, general health, drug, alcohol, work, and study issues.

Provide an ongoing commitment to the role.

Interact positively with clients, participants, staff, volunteers, families, and the general public.

Understand and respect confidentiality, and maintain professional boundaries.
Volunteer within the guidelines of Wesley Mission Queensland's Code of Conduct.

Undertake any education or competencies required for the position.

Be prompt and reliable when rostered to volunteer and notify my supervisor if I cannot 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 a minimum of one primary COVID-19 vaccination.

I have read, understood, and am willing to follow the guidelines within the:

Wesley Mission Volunteer Handbook

Volunteering Safely with Wesley Mission Queensland

Volunteering with Wesley Mission Queensland Confidentiality Agreement

Volunteer Position Description.

I have watched and understood the contents in the:

Wesley Mission Queensland Volunteer Orientation Video.

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

By pressing "SUBMIT" I declare I understand the conditions outlined in this registration
and that the information I have provided is correct.

headspace Capalaba 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 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. Which volunteer role are you interested in?

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7. Do you have any experience interacting young people aged 12 to 25 with mental health, general health, drug, alcohol, work and study issues?

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8. Will you generally be able to attend fortnightly at headspace Capalaba that may extend beyond standard business hours (for example until 6pm or 7pm)?

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9. Will you be available and willing to consult on projects and participate in virtual meetings (Teams, Skype etc), teleconferences, email, and Facebook discussions between face-to-face meetings and events?

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10. Please outline any qualities, qualifications, or experience (personal or professional) you can bring to the volunteer position:

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11. Do you have any of the following security checks?Checks must be current with more than three months until expiry.

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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. Are you under the age of 18?If yes, you must provide the first and last name, phone number, and email 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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headspace Capalaba
Volunteer Expression of Interest

11. Do you have any of the following security checks?
Checks must be current with more than three months until expiry.

13. Are you under the age of 18?
If yes, you must provide the first and last name, phone number, and email 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.