🏀 Don Bosco – Volunteer Opportunity
DVA Program
We’d love you to join us for a fun and active day with Defence young people focused on connection, confidence, and positive group experiences.
👀 Quick View
📅 Saturday 2 May 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Don Bosco Brunswick Recreation Centre, 715 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
🏀 Indoor sports and recreation activity
📧 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
• Indoor basketball and team games
• Soccer and active recreation
• Table tennis and arcade-style games
• Group connection and social activities
• Wellbeing and reflection session
This helps young people build confidence, teamwork, resilience, and positive connection.
🤝 Your Role
• Welcome and support young people
• Help them feel safe, included, and comfortable
• Encourage participation (no pressure)
• Assist with snacks, routines, and transitions
• Support Chat Groups and wellbeing discussions
• Help supervise activities and recreation areas
• 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:
• Active indoor sports environment
• Fast-paced games and movement
• Young people with varying confidence levels
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
• Water bottle
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
