🌿 Jungle Adventure – Volunteer Opportunity
DVA Program
We’d love you to join us for an exciting outdoor adventure day supporting Defence young people to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork through physical challenges and shared experiences.
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📅 Saturday 16 May 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Jungle Adventure, 2 McLennan Ct, North Lakes QLD 4509
🌿 Outdoor high ropes and adventure 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 day
• Structured schedule including activities, breaks, and lunch
🧩 What We Will Do
• High ropes courses
• Climbing walls and vertical challenges
• Controlled freefall jump (2.5m – 7.5m)
• Team games and group challenges
• Wellbeing and reflection conversations
Activities may vary depending on weather and group 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 and celebrate effort and bravery
• Support transitions between activity stations
• Assist with breaks and meals
• Facilitate connection and small group conversations
• Participate in activities where appropriate
• Always supervise with another adult
🛡️ Safety
• Your WWCC must be valid and verified
• All onboarding must be complete before attending
You may notice:
• Active outdoor environments
• Heights-based activities and harness equipment
• Physical movement and time on your feet
• Young people needing encouragement or reassurance
All activities are delivered and supervised by trained venue instructors.
AKKF provides:
• Supportive staff at all times
• First Aid-trained team members
• Two-adult supervision
• Pre-event volunteer briefing
• Qualified activity instructors at the venue
🔒 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
• Enclosed shoes with good grip
• Comfortable active clothing
• Hat and sunscreen
• 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
