Welcome to Volunteering @ Kookaburra Kids

🧗 Rock It – Volunteer Opportunity
DVA Program

We’d love you to join us for an adventure activity day supporting Defence young people to build confidence, teamwork, and resilience through climbing and movement-based challenges.

👀 Quick View
📅 Saturday 2 May 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Rock It Climbing Centre, 54 Bathurst Street, Hobart TAS 7000
🧗 Indoor climbing and adventure 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

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
• 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 routes and problem-solving climbs
• Adventure and movement-based obstacle elements
• Wellbeing and mental health education session

Activities may vary depending on group needs and confidence levels.

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)
• Assist with snack breaks, routines, and transitions
• Support Chat Groups and reflection discussions
• Help supervise climbing and activity 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:
• Climbing walls and harness equipment
• Active indoor environment
• Young people needing encouragement or reassurance

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 available onsite if required)
• 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