Welcome to Volunteering @ Kookaburra Kids

🏕️ Point Walter Camp (June) – Volunteer Opportunity
DVA Program

We’d love you to join us for a weekend camp supporting Defence young people to build confidence, connection, and resilience through outdoor adventure and shared experiences.

👀 Quick View
📅 Friday 5 June – Sunday 7 June 2026
⏰ Friday 5:00 PM – Sunday 2:30 PM
📍 Point Walter Recreation & Conference Centre, 1 Stock Road, Bicton WA 6157
🏕️ Overnight camp experience (outdoor/adventure setting)
📧 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

1. Apply
   Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) in MyImpact
2. Check your email
   If selected, we’ll send you an email
   📧 (please check your inbox and junk folder)
3. Let us know you’re interested
   Reply within 48 hours
4. 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
• Arrival and welcome on Friday afternoon
• Volunteer briefing before young people arrive
• Meet the team and go through the weekend plan
• Structured daily schedule including activities, meals, and downtime
• Ongoing support from AKKF staff throughout the camp

🧩 What We Will Do
• Flying Fox and outdoor adventure challenges
• Orienteering and navigation activities
• Archery and skill-based challenges
• Team challenges and group activities
• Wellbeing and reflection sessions

Activities may vary depending on weather and participant needs.

This helps young people build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and positive connection.

🤝 Your Role
• Welcome and support young people
• Help them feel safe, included, and comfortable
• Encourage participation (no pressure)
• Support teamwork and positive peer connection
• Assist with meals, routines, and transitions
• Support Chat Groups and wellbeing activities
• Assist with evening routines and overnight supervision
• Help with pack-down and farewells
• Always supervise with another adult

🛡️ Safety
• Your WWCC must be valid and verified
• All onboarding must be complete before attending

You may notice:
• Outdoor terrain and changing weather conditions
• Heights and physical challenge activities
• Young people with varying confidence levels

AKKF provides:
• Supportive staff at all times
• First Aid-trained team members
• Two-adult supervision
• Pre-camp volunteer briefing
• Ongoing support from AKKF staff

🔒 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.
We strongly encourage volunteers to attend the full weekend to provide consistent support.

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 outdoor clothing
• Enclosed shoes suitable for outdoor activities
• Hat and sunscreen
• Water bottle

Sleeping gear:
fitted sheet, pillow, and sleeping bag or blanket (bedding only)

🍽 All meals and snacks will 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, packing list, and contact numbers

❓ Questions / Support
📅 Book a Support Call: https://tinyurl.com/Book-Support-Call
📧 Email: volunteer@kookaburrakids.org.au