WesleyCare Tewantin - Volunteer, Tewantin
About this opportunity
Address: 43 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin QLD 4565.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at WesleyCare Tewantin.
WesleyCare Tewantin is a Specialist Disability Accommodation Community making a difference to the lives of adults living with complex and high support needs. We are looking for persons 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
- Facilitating beauty and pamper sessions
- Playing a musical instrument
- Providing social support on community outings
- 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.
Volunteer times are generally available between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday unless specified.
To learn more about our Supported Accommodation Services, please visit our website.
WesleyCare Tewantin is a warm and welcoming place 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 really is making a difference in the lives of people in our local community.
Volunteer times are generally available between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday unless specified.
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.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . Others . Working with Vulnerable People Check .
* All applicants will be forwarded a link to a quick online registration form with their expression of interest notification. This form must be completed and returned to be considered for the position. Once we have received your form we will be in contact with you to discuss the position further.
Various shifts available.
Type of work- Companionship & Social Support
- Disability Support
- Music & Entertainment
Local orientation and hands on training will be provided.