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By fundraising for Camp Quality, you help change the cancer story for kids and families dealing with cancer.
VOLUNTEER AT CAMP QUALITY
Camp Quality is proud to have more than 800 volunteers nationwide, with each volunteer being integral in helping us bring positivity, fun and laughter back into the lives of kids facing cancer. Our volunteers are passionate, excited and committed, fostering fun and supportive environments at our programs. Our volunteers make a real difference – and you can too!
Our most well-known programs are our Kids’ Camps, where we require the most volunteers. Other exciting program volunteer opportunities include our Family Camps, Family Fun Days and Virtual Camps.
Why volunteer with Camp Quality?
Being a Camp Quality volunteer means taking part in a life-changing experience where you will learn new skills, meet other volunteers and positively impact the lives of kids facing cancer. Our volunteers repeatedly tell us how rewarding the volunteer experience can be, as it sees them witness their impact firsthand, whether it be giving a child the confidence to try the high ropes course, seeing them make a new friend with another camper, or simply help put a smile on their face as they have a break from their cancer experience.
Safeguarding kids
Camp Quality is committed to safeguarding the well-being of our care’s children and young people. It is steadfast in our responsibility to promote best-practice and protect kids from harm, abuse and neglect. Our volunteer recruitment process is extensive, as several safeguarding children practices are in place.
These practices are outlined in our policies and are reflected in our ongoing Safeguarding Children & Young People training for all employees and volunteers. We proudly hold Safeguarding Children Accreditation with the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF).
Current volunteer opportunities
Camp Quality volunteers are a talented and motivated bunch. We have volunteer roles for people with different skills and experience, which you can check out below.
- Recreation Volunteers: Our recreation volunteers are also known as Companions and Rovers, or Kids’ Camp Volunteers – as Kids’ Camps are where we need the most volunteers. Our recreation volunteers support our other programs, including Family Camps, Family Fun Days and Virtual Camps. Recreation volunteers are responsible for fostering fun and excitement in programs and supporting campers and fellow volunteers with encouragement and enthusiasm. This can include cheering on a camper as they tackle their first giant swing (after which they rave about the experience for the rest of camp), ensuring our iconic disco nights run smoothly (with plenty of snacks and impressive costumes), or supporting campers at the talent show as, together, you belt out a favourite song. This often results in plenty of smiles and giggles, and as we say – laughter is the best medicine.
- Medical Volunteers: Our medical volunteer roles include doctors, registered nurses, endorsed enrolled nurses, and paramedics. Our volunteer Medical Teams support the health and safety of all program participants – this includes managing the first aid kit, ensuring compliance with our Medical Management Policy, supporting attendees with any medical concerns, distributing medication and administering first aid.
Volunteer application process
Our Camp Quality volunteer recruitment process is extensive to safeguard the children and young people attending our programs and protect the safety and well-being of all attendees. It is also essential that we find people who are aligned with Camp Quality’s values and culture.
Our volunteer recruitment process currently includes the following:
- Online training modules
- Interview
- Reference checks
- Working With Children Check
- Australian Childhood Foundation Safeguarding Children training
- Volunteer induction
For more information about the process, please get in touch with us at [email protected]
Apply to volunteer today
This is your first step towards helping Camp Quality give kids facing cancer the chance to be kids again.
Apply TodayVolunteer FAQs
Recreation Volunteers: Our recreation volunteers are also known as Companions and Rovers, or Kids’ Camp Volunteers – as Kids’ Camps are where we need the most volunteers. Our recreation volunteers support our other programs, including Family Camps, Family Fun Days and Virtual Camps. Recreation volunteers are responsible for fostering fun and excitement in programs and supporting campers and fellow volunteers with encouragement and enthusiasm. This can include cheering on a camper as they tackle their first giant swing (after which they rave about the experience for the rest of camp), ensuring our iconic disco nights run smoothly (with plenty of snacks and impressive costumes), or supporting campers at the talent show as, together, you belt out a favourite song. This often results in plenty of smiles and giggles, and as we say – laughter is the best medicine.
Medical Volunteers: Our medical volunteer roles include doctors, registered nurses, endorsed enrolled nurses, and paramedics. Our volunteer Medical Teams support the health and safety of all program participants – this includes managing the first aid kit, ensuring compliance with our Medical Management Policy, supporting attendees with any medical concerns, distributing medication and administering first aid.
Camp Quality strongly supports equal opportunity. We ensure our volunteers are respected and treated equitably – irrespective of gender identity, ethnicity, political or religious beliefs, physical ability, family status, age or sexual preference.
Due to the nature of our organisation, we require our volunteers to be at least 18 years old.
Our volunteers need to be fit and able to perform tasks related to their chosen volunteer role. Camp Quality has a robust safety culture, and the health and well-being of our people are of the utmost importance to us. We’re mindful that some volunteer roles can be physically demanding, such as those in our recreation programs.
If you have physical or access requirements and still want to help, please discuss options with one of our friendly staff, at [email protected]
We require our recreation and medical volunteers to attend at least one overnight camp annually. Our recreation programs run all year round and are generally held over weekends, with some events occurring during school holidays.
You can still volunteer with Camp Quality around other work commitments. However, you may be required to take some leave from your job if the program begins or ends on a day you usually work. Various organisations offer paid volunteer days to their employees, so it’s always a good idea to chat with your employer to see what you might be entitled to.
If you’re interested in short-term volunteer work, you can help at several of our fundraising events, or even sign up for one of our campaigns.
Our recreation volunteering opportunities require a longer-term commitment, and we ask that you sign up with the expectation you’ll be a volunteer for years to come.
Depending on your location, we may ask you to cover the cost of travelling to and from our programs. Camp Quality covers all other expenses associated with training and program/event participation.
To further support us and raise much-needed funds to get volunteers to camp, we encourage (and would love!) you to participate in fundraising events.
We provide ongoing training for all volunteers, including Safeguarding Children & Young People training through the Australian Childhood Foundation. For our recreation and medical volunteers, additional training and briefings are organised, before camps and events.
Yes, you can! We have families living in remote regions, so there may be volunteering opportunities at local camps/events or opportunities to travel and attend programs with children from regional areas.
You can also hold a fundraising event or become part of a local ‘Fun Raising Group’ in your area. Please email us at [email protected] to learn more about what is available near you.
Camp Quality also offers corporate volunteering partnerships. We love working with organisations to create unique and fun volunteering campaigns. Call us on 1300 662 267 to discuss how we can develop a meaningful and mutually beneficial relationship with your organisation.
