🥷 BaseCamp Ninja Activity – Volunteer Opportunity
DVA Program
We’d love you to join us for an energetic activity day supporting Defence young people to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork through physical challenge and connection.
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📅 Saturday 11 April 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 550 Churchill Road, Kilburn SA 5084
🥷 Indoor ninja obstacle 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
• Ninja Warrior obstacle course challenges
• Ninja skills and movement training
• Obstacle-based teamwork activities
• Wellbeing and reflection moments
Activities may vary depending on group needs and ability 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 and celebrate effort
• Support safe movement through activity stations
• Promote teamwork and positive engagement
• Support mental health education activities (with staff guidance)
• Assist with transitions 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:
• Fast-paced movement and obstacle challenges
• Climbing structures and padded surfaces
• 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
• Clear supervision and group allocations
🔒 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
• Active clothing suitable for physical activity
• Enclosed shoes (no Crocs or thongs)
• Water bottle
🍎 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 and contact numbers
❓ Questions / Support
📅 Book a Support Call: https://tinyurl.com/Book-Support-Call
📧 Email: volunteer@kookaburrakids.org.au
