NSW Activity Day - Newcastle - Newcastle Museum, Full Day
🎬 Newcastle Museum – Volunteer Opportunity
DVA Program
We’d love you to join us for an interactive day supporting Defence young people to explore science, history, and creativity while building connection and confidence.
👀 Quick View
📅 Saturday 23 May 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Newcastle Museum, 6 Workshop Way, Newcastle NSW 2300
🏛️ Indoor museum 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
• Explore science and technology exhibits
• Discover local history displays
• Engage in interactive learning and problem-solving activities
• Participate in group discussions and reflection
Activities may vary depending on group needs and museum flow.
This helps young people build curiosity, confidence, and positive social connections.
🤝 Your Role
• Welcome and support young people
• Help them feel safe, included, and comfortable
• Encourage participation (no pressure)
• Help guide group movement through the museum
• Support transitions between activities and lunch
• Provide reassurance and positive role modelling
• Always supervise with another adult
🛡️ Safety
• Your WWCC must be valid and verified
• All onboarding must be complete before attending
You may notice:
• Busy public spaces and shared facilities
• Group movement between exhibition areas
• Young people with varying confidence in group settings
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 clothing suitable for a day indoors
• Enclosed shoes
• Water bottle
🍽 Lunch 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
Qualifications Required
- Compliance - Working With Children Check Must be Validated
- Compliance - National Police Check Must be Current
- Working with Children Check - Region - WWCC - NSW Must be Validated
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM |
