{"id":1441,"date":"2017-11-01T05:59:10","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T05:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/ciss\/?page_id=1441"},"modified":"2025-10-10T09:11:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T23:11:44","slug":"checklist-before-volunteering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/support-us\/volunteer\/checklist-before-volunteering","title":{"rendered":"Checklist before volunteering"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1>Checklist before volunteering<\/h1>\n<p>Here is a checklist of what you should know and do before becoming a volunteer. Prospective volunteers are required to meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have good emotional and physical health<\/li>\n<li>have good communication skills<\/li>\n<li>be punctual, reliable and flexible<\/li>\n<li>be well presented<\/li>\n<li>positive referee reports<\/li>\n<li>be older than 18 years<\/li>\n<li>are able to commit a minimum of 2-4 hours per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During your time as a volunteer, you are required to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>attend a volunteer information session<\/li>\n<li>complete an aged care criminal history check<\/li>\n<li>attend mandatory training on induction and when required<\/li>\n<li>comply with Queensland Health Vaccine Preventable Diseases policy<\/li>\n<li>sign a confidentiality agreement<\/li>\n<li>undertake a review period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-1 fusion-carousel-border\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"yes\" data-autoplayspeed=\"2500\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-columns=\"1\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" data-columnssmall=\"1\" data-itemmargin=\"13\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"0\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\" data-speed=\"500\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" style=\"--awb-columns:1;--awb-border-width:1px;--awb-border-color:#e9eaee;\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper awb-image-carousel-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-zoomin\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/dave-norma.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Volunteer at Brighton Wellness Hub\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/dave-norma-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/dave-norma-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/dave-norma-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/dave-norma-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/dave-norma.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-zoomin\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/nancy-volunteer-sign.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/nancy-volunteer-sign-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/nancy-volunteer-sign-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/nancy-volunteer-sign-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/nancy-volunteer-sign-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/nancy-volunteer-sign.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-zoomin\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/desma.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/desma-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/desma-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/desma-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/desma-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/desma.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-zoomin\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/lis.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/lis-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/lis-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/lis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/lis-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/lis.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/400;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-prev\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-next\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last rhs-col\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.25 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last contact-us\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2>Contact us<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Volunteer Program<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (07) 3631 7450<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:COH-Engagement@health.qld.gov.au\">COH-Engagement@health.qld.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last side_panel\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2>Join our team<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to be a volunteer please complete our expression of interest form. <div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-square button-large button-darkgreen  button-full-width\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/support-us\/volunteer\/join-volunteer-team\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Apply to be a volunteer<\/span><\/a><\/div> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1922 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/11\/coh-volunteer-logo-300x233-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/11\/coh-volunteer-logo-300x233-193x150.jpg 193w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/11\/coh-volunteer-logo-300x233-200x155.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2017\/11\/coh-volunteer-logo-300x233.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; 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