Cahoots


Welcome to Cahoots!

We are entering term 3 of 2023! It is a pleasure to have your support on our upcoming camps and programs. Our volunteers dedication and willingness to give back to our participants on our services is truly inspiring, and we are grateful for your time and effort you are investing into our cause.

Check out the below link to see our upcoming events and register your interest! 

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If you have any questions, contact us at volunteer@cahoots.org.au.

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Camp Leader

Camp Leader

About this opportunity

Do you like travelling and spending time outdoors? Do you enjoy helping others? Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? Then Cahoots Camp Leader is the position for you! As a Camp Leader, you will be responsible for up to three of our participants for the duration of the camp and will be involved in exciting activities including:

  • Archery
  • Canoeing
  • Bush crafts
  • Commando courses
  • Abseiling
  • High ropes
  • Flying fox

Alongside the fun activities, your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing a high standard of care for the participants
  • Encouraging participants to get involved with games and activities
  • Assisting with personal hygiene needs of the group
  • Caring for participants belongings
  • Helping participants with meals

Due to the nature of the role, we do require you to have the following:

  • Experience in the community, disability or education industries
  • Experience in facilitating group activities
  • Understanding of the Six National Standards for Disability Services
  • Ability to work with and lead a diverse range of people with cultural awareness
  • Caring, patient and calm personality
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

If this description sounds like you, apply now and join the Cahoots team!

Induction & Training

The Induction is the final step in completing the Cahoots' volunteer induction process. This activity requires you to attend a talk session led by one our volunteer coordinators. You will learn valuable tips and information to prepare you for volunteering with us, and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have in person. This is also a great opportunity to mingle with other like minded volunteers, and sign up for activities together.

Activity Shifts Start End
Face to Face Volunteer Induction 1 9/29/2023 9/29/2023

School Holiday Camps - September / October

Cahoots School Holiday Camps provide a safe environment for a large range of participants to build independence away from the home environment. All School Holiday Camps have a variety of fun and engaging activities to promote life skills, and build friendships. 

Activity Shifts Start End
Kids School Holiday Camp (Wednesday, 27th September - Friday, 29th September) 0 9/27/2023 9/29/2023
Teens One2One School Holiday Camp (Monday, 2nd October - Friday, 6th October) 0 10/2/2023 10/6/2023
Teens School Holiday Camp (Monday, 2nd October - Friday, 6th October) 0 10/2/2023 10/6/2023
Young Adults School Holiday Camp (Tuesday, 26th September - Friday, 29th September) 1 9/26/2023 9/29/2023

School Holiday Programs

The School Holiday program is an action-packed program run in Perth, every weekday during the school holidays. Activities are held out in the community and in-house. The focus of the program is to have fun, make friends and try new activities!

Participants attending this program are 5-17 years old.

Activity Shifts Start End
All Abilities School Holiday Program 9 9/26/2023 10/6/2023

School Holiday Summer Camps - January

Cahoots School Holiday Camps provide a safe environment for a large range of participants to build independence away from the home environment. All School Holiday Camps have a variety of fun and engaging activities to promote life skills, and build friendships. 

Activity Shifts Start End
Kids Summer Holiday Camp (Wednesday, 3rd January - Friday, 5th January) 1 1/3/2024 1/5/2024
Teens One2One Summer Holiday Camp (Monday, 22nd January - Thursday, 25th January) 1 1/22/2024 1/25/2024
Teens Summer Holiday Camp (Monday, 8th January - Friday, 12th January) 1 1/8/2024 1/12/2024
Young Adults Summer Holiday Camp (Monday, 15th January - Friday, 19th January) 1 1/15/2024 1/19/2024

Volunteer Social Events

Any events which are planned to show our appreciation for the support given by Volunteers will be published below.

 

Activity Shifts Start End
Post October School Holiday Celebrations! 1 10/13/2023 10/13/2023

Weekend Camps - Term 4

Cahoots Weekend Camps provide a safe environment for a large range of participants to build independence away from the home environment. All Weekend Camps have a variety of fun and engaging activities to promote life skills, and build friendships. 

Activity Shifts Start End
Kids Weekend Camp (Friday, 3rd November - Sunday, 5th November) 1 11/3/2023 11/5/2023
Teens One2One Weekend Camp (Friday, 1st December - Sunday, 3rd December) 1 12/1/2023 12/3/2023
Teens Weekend Camp (Friday, 17th November - Sunday, 19th November) 1 11/17/2023 11/19/2023
Young Adults 'Halloween' Weekend Camp (Friday, 27th October - Sunday, 29th October) 1 10/27/2023 10/29/2023
Young Adults Weekend Camp (Friday, 8th December - Sunday, 10th December) 1 12/8/2023 12/10/2023