🏕️ Mount Bundy Camp – Volunteer Opportunity
DVA Program
We’d love you to join us for a two-night camp supporting Defence young people to build confidence, connection, and resilience in the beautiful Northern Territory.
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📅 Friday 12 June – Sunday 14 June 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM (Fri) – 2:30 PM (Sun)
📍 Mount Bundy Station, 315 Haynes Rd, Adelaide River NT
🏕️ Overnight camp experience (rural setting)
🛏️ Shared accommodation with other volunteers and staff
🚌 Optional bus from Parap available
📧 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
• Arrival and welcome on Friday evening
• Volunteer briefing before young people arrive
• Meet the team and go through the weekend plan
• Ongoing support from AKKF staff throughout the camp
• Structured schedule including activities, meals, and downtime
🧩 What We Will Do
• Animal feeding and interaction
• Pool games and social time
• Nature-based outdoor activities
• Small group chat sessions
• Mental health education
Activities may vary depending on weather and participant needs.
This helps young people build resilience, confidence, teamwork, and positive connection.
🤝 Your Role
• Welcome and support young people
• Help them feel safe, included, and comfortable
• Encourage participation (no pressure)
• Assist with meals, routines, and transitions
• Support Chat Groups and reflection sessions
• Participate in overnight supervision
• Help with pack-down and farewells
• 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:
• Open outdoor spaces and warm weather
• Animal interaction areas
• Pool activities
• Young people needing reassurance or encouragement
AKKF provides:
• Supportive staff at all times
• First Aid-trained team members
• Two-adult supervision
• Pre-camp volunteer briefing
• Structured program and risk management processes
🔒 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, or use the optional camp bus.
🚌 Bus Option (Parap):
• Departure: 3:30 PM Friday – Parap Pool Carpark, 77 Ross Smith Avenue
• Return: approx. 4:00 PM Sunday – Parap
Exact meeting details will be provided to confirmed volunteers.
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
• Swimwear
• Hat and sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Toiletries and personal items
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
