We are building a dynamic and committed volunteer team with the enthusiasm and motivation to develop and grow the organisation, so that we can expand services and reach.

Job Description

*Attend Kookaburra Kids weekend camps (be available from Friday evening through till Sunday afternoon) Camps for 2019 are held in June, September & November

• Provide support to kids whilst on program including supervising an allocated group of campers for the duration of the camp weekend

*Willingness to share accommodation with campers

*Supporting kids to engage in education programs whilst on camp to learn about Mental Illness, coping skills and building resilience

*Work as part of a team with the common goal of letting kids be kids and have a great time whilst on camp.

*Attending Kookaburra Kids Activities

*Attending Training Sessions

Essential Characteristics

1. A desire to help the community;
2. Passion, commitment and the ability to relate to Kookaburra Kids' mission;
3. Respect and a generous sense of fun:
4. Broad social skills; and
5. Comfortable operating around and interacting with kids 8 - 18 yrs.
6. Adequate physical fitness to actively participate in camp activities alongside the kids.
7. Be 21 years or older
8. Availability on weekends or after hours

Advantages to you

• Reward of watching kids be kids and achieve things they never thought possible! Sense of contributing to the community and supporting kids who are living with families affected by mental illness Letting go for the weekend and enjoying being a kid yourself again! Ongoing training and support Accommodation and meals provided at no cost whilst on camp.

Note: Kookaburra Kids is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Kookaburra Kids volunteer recruitment processes are strictly adhered to during the application process. Potential volunteers should be aware that we carry out working with children checks (state specific), National Criminal and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right volunteers.