🧗 Gecko Climb – Volunteer Opportunity
DVA Program
We’d love you to join us for an exciting indoor climbing activity supporting Defence young people to build confidence, resilience, and connection through physical challenge and teamwork.
👀 Quick View
📅 Saturday 16 May 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Gecko Climb NT, 2 Snell St, Woolner NT 0820
🧗 Indoor climbing experience
📧 You’ll receive an email if selected (check inbox + junk)
⏳ 48 hrs to respond → 7 days to confirm
🔒 Limited spots – closes when full
🧭 Simple Steps
📩 Apply → 📧 Check Email → 📝 Complete Form → ✅ You’re in
📝 How to Join
- Apply
Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) in MyImpact
- Check your email
If selected, we’ll send you an email
📧 (please check your inbox and junk folder)
- Let us know you’re interested
Reply within 48 hours
- Confirm your spot
Complete the Confirmation Form within 7 days
✅ Your place is confirmed once the form is submitted
⚠️ If the form isn’t returned, your spot may be offered to another volunteer
🔒 Spots are limited and will close when full
📌 EOIs are reviewed as they are received. You will be contacted to confirm if you have a place or are on the Backup List.
👥 On the Day
• Short, friendly briefing before young people arrive
• Meet the team and go through the plan together
• Ongoing support from AKKF staff throughout the session
🧩 What We Will Do
• Climbing wall challenges
• Bouldering and problem-solving routes
• Team encouragement and peer support
• Wellbeing and reflection conversations
Activities may vary depending on group needs and ability levels.
This helps young people build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and connection.
🤝 Your Role
• Welcome and support young people
• Help them feel safe, included, and comfortable
• Encourage participation (no pressure)
• Support transitions between climbing areas
• Assist with hydration and breaks
• Support reflection or chat groups
• Always supervise with another adult
🛡️ Safety
• Your WWCC / Ochre Card must be valid and verified
• All onboarding must be complete before attending
You may notice:
• Harness and climbing equipment use
• Chalk dust and gym noise
• Movement across padded climbing surfaces
• Young people needing reassurance when attempting climbs
AKKF provides:
• Supportive staff at all times
• First Aid-trained team members
• Two-adult supervision
• Pre-event volunteer briefing
🔒 Full program details are shared with confirmed volunteers only in line with safeguarding practices.
✅ Your Commitment
If you accept a spot, we’ll be counting on you to attend.
If something changes, please let us know as soon as possible.
This helps us find another volunteer and keep the program safe for everyone.
💬 We’re here for you too.
If you have questions, feel unsure, or need support at any point, please reach out.
🚗 Travel
Please travel directly to the venue.
If getting there is difficult, let us know — we’re happy to talk through options with you.
👕 What to Bring
• Comfortable active clothing
• Enclosed shoes (climbing shoes provided if required)
• Water bottle
• Light jacket for transitions or breaks
Food may be provided (please let us know any dietary needs)
📦 Information Pack
We’ll send your Information Pack on Thursday before the activity
This will include final details and contact numbers
❓ Questions / Support
📅 Book a Support Call: https://tinyurl.com/Book-Support-Call
📧 Email: volunteer@kookaburrakids.org.au
