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There are different ways you can volunteer your time with Hummingbird House.
Find below some available roles and duties examples:

Housekeeping volunteer

Create a warm and inviting atmosphere by tidying up used areas
Wash and fold linen for our guests
Wipe down furniture, including skirting boards and handrails
Make up rooms
Clean windows, doors, and louvers, both indoors and in pool areas
Clean and refill items in basins

Housekeeper Volunteer Poster (PDF 1MB)

Front of house volunteer

Watch the video to hear from more about this role from our volunteer Paula.

Greeting people at reception and answering the main phone line
Receiving and coordinating deliveries
Providing information on the services offered in the house
Printing, filing, photocopying, and scanning documents
Assisting with stock take
Engaging with staff, volunteers, families and others
Other administrative tasks as required.

Administration Officer Volunteer Poster (PDF 425KB)

In-house care support

Watch the video to hear from more about this role from our volunteer Safira.

Engaging with siblings and guests-in-care as required: Sitting with a child, reading a story, pushing a child in a pram or a wheelchair, nursing a child, playing games with a guest, doing crafts and activities with siblings.
Preparing and facilitating activities for children.
Undertaking housekeeping duties as needed. For example, when the house is quiet and interaction with guests is not required.

Care Volunteer Poster (PDF 271KB)

Gardener Volunteer

Maintaining all the garden spaces which includes front of house, backyard, guest rooms and accommodation suites.
Tasks including garden care including pruning, trimming, replanting, mulching, pest control, weed spraying, removing of rubbish and removal of rubbish.
Cleaning the grounds, cleaning paths, raking leaves, collecting fallen mango’s (when in season)
Assisting with tidy and reset of the furniture, bikes, and toys in the backyard.
Providing positive interactions with guests, siblings, families, staff and visitors.

Kitchen volunteer

Watch the video to hear more about this role from our volunteer Annette.

Wash crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment using dishwasher
Overseeing mealtimes, including warming and serving meals prepared by our chefs
Reset breakfast bar (refill items like coffee, tea, fridge items and condiments)
Empty dishwasher and ensure sink area is clean, transfer items to clean trolley
Ensure cleanliness of items from dishwasher, addressing stains and food residue
Sanitize serving bench
Clean oven

Kitchen Volunteer Poster (PDF 311KB)

Submit an expression of interest

To express your interest and learn more about one of the volunteer roles listed above, please apply through the Volunteer Expression of Interest form.

VOLUNTEER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

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60 Curwen Terrace, Chermside Qld 4032 Australia

Phone 07 3621 4364

Fax 07 3539 6438

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Hummingbird House is proudly owned and operated by Wesley Mission Queensland.

Hummingbird House is funded by the Queensland Government.

Wesley Mission Queensland respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We acknowledge Elders both past and present, whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders. Read about our commitment to reconciliation.

Wesley Mission Queensland welcomes and celebrates people from all walks of life, regardless of their culture, ethnicity, country of birth, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, religion and ability.

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