🏕️ Booloumba Creek Camp – Volunteer Opportunity
BUPA Regenerate Program
We’d love you to join us for a nature-based adventure camp supporting young people to build confidence, teamwork, and resilience through outdoor experiences.
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📅 Friday 15 May – Sunday 17 May 2026
⏰ Friday afternoon – Sunday afternoon
📍 Booloumba Creek Rd, Cambroon QLD
🏕️ Overnight camp experience (outdoor/nature setting)
🚌 Optional bus from Brisbane 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 afternoon
• Volunteer briefing before young people arrive
• Meet the team and go through the weekend plan
• Ongoing support from AKKF staff throughout the camp
• Structured daily schedule including activities, meals, and downtime
🧩 What We Will Do
• Giant Swing and adventure activities
• Billy Carts and group challenges
• Rocket Ball and outdoor games
• Crate Stack challenges
• Beekeeping experience
• Waterfall exploration
• Wellbeing and reflection sessions
Activities may vary depending on weather, participant needs, and instructor availability.
This helps young people build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and 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 wellbeing discussions
• Help supervise activities and outdoor areas
• Participate in overnight and early morning supervision
• Help with pack-down and farewells on Sunday
• Always supervise with another adult
🛡️ Safety
• Your WWCC must be valid and verified
• All onboarding must be complete before attending
You may notice:
• Uneven ground and bush environments
• Outdoor and nature-based activity areas
• Variable weather conditions
• Young people needing encouragement or reassurance
AKKF provides:
• Supportive staff at all times
• First Aid-trained team members
• Two-adult supervision
• Pre-camp 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.
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 (Brisbane):
• Departure: 3:30 PM Friday – Marchant Park, 513 Ellison Rd, Aspley QLD
• Return: 4:00 PM Sunday – Marchant Park
If travelling by bus, please arrive 10 minutes early.
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
A full packing list will be provided before the camp
🍽 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
