HOW TO VOLUNTEER WITH PEOPLE OUTDOORS

People Outdoors utilizes the services of many dedicated volunteers to ensure that our programs maintain a high standard. Recruitment of volunteers is a constant and ongoing process. As the number of different programs that we offer increase, so does our need for more volunteers!

Currently, we need to increase our pool of volunteer support workers. Volunteers need to be at least 16 years of age and willing to offer support to a variety of individuals who participate in the programs run by People Outdoors.

People Outdoors predominantly run camping programs for people with a disability aged 6 to adulthood. Weekend camps are conducted on a regular basis, from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Groups stay in bunkhouse accommodation at ACA member campsites and all transport, accommodation and meal costs are covered for volunteers. These weekend camps form the majority of our workload, but there are other program  options for volunteers to select from such as day activities and school holiday camps.

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with campers, with another volunteer taking on the role of Program Leader. Volunteers are reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses incurred whilst on camp.

Day to Day Duties of a Volunteer of Camp:

• providing support for their campers to participate in recreation activities safely,

 • ensuring social interaction takes place between campers,

• assisting campers with personal care requirements as necessary,

• and - have fun!

People Outdoors provides training for volunteers, as well as a pre-camp information session where the campers' needs are discussed and appropriate volunteer - camper matching. Volunteers are expected to make a time to visit their camper prior to camp.

For further information please click on the following;

New Volunteer Training (PDF 137KB)

Volunteer Job Description (PDF 30KB)

Volunteer Newsletter (latest edition) (PDF 451KB)