Welcome to Volunteering @ Kookaburra Kids

⚓ Navy Cadets Experience – Volunteer Opportunity
DVA Program

We’d love you to join us for a unique day supporting Defence young people as they experience a day in the life of a Navy Cadet, building teamwork, discipline, and confidence.

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📅 Saturday 30 May 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Meeting Point: Parap Pool Carpark, 77 Ross Smith Avenue, Parap NT 0820
⚓ Offsite base experience (group travel required)
🚌 Bus transport provided (no direct travel to site)
📧 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
• Meet at Parap Pool Carpark for group departure
• Travel together by bus to the base
• Short, structured briefing before activities begin
• Ongoing support from AKKF staff throughout the day

🧩 What We Will Do
• Team building and leadership challenges
• Knot tying and practical skill sessions
• Phonetic alphabet activities
• Marching and drill basics
• Obstacle course challenges
• Naval-themed games and trivia
• Watch cadet demonstrations (ceremonial drill, skill at arms and more)
• Wellbeing and mental health session

Activities may vary depending on group needs and base schedule.

This helps young people build confidence, teamwork, discipline, and connection.

🤝 Your Role
• Welcome and support young people
• Help them feel safe, included, and comfortable
• Encourage participation (no pressure)
• Support transitions between activity stations
• Assist with breaks, lunch, and check-ins
• Support Chat Groups and positive discussions
• Help maintain a safe, structured environment
• Always supervise with another adult

🛡️ Safety
• Your WWCC must be valid and verified
• All onboarding must be complete before attending

You may notice:
• Outdoor activity areas
• Structured drills and physical challenges
• Group movement and base environment
• 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
🚌 All volunteers and young people will travel together by bus.

Meeting point:
Parap Pool Carpark, 77 Ross Smith Avenue, Parap NT

Direct travel to site is not available due to base access requirements.

If getting to the meeting point is difficult, let us know — we’re happy to talk through options with you.

👕 What to Bring
• Enclosed shoes
• Water bottle
• Hat and sunscreen
• Sun-safe comfortable clothing

🍔 BBQ lunch will be provided (GF, vegan, and vegetarian options available — please note surfaces may not be fully gluten free)

📦 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