Get Involved - Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with us!

Contact our team on 03 9863 6824 or email peopleoutdoors@auscamps.asn.au to register your interest.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

We are currently seeking volunteers in:

  • New South Wales
    • Seeking individuals in the Yarramundi area or willing to commute to Yarramundi NSW.
  • Queensland
    • Seeking individuals who can commute to either Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast area.
  • Victoria
    • There are currently no available volunteer opportunities in Victoria at this time.

How to Volunteer with People Outdoors:

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

We are always looking for enthusiastic individuals to volunteer with ACA - People Outdoors. Volunteers need to be at least 18 years of age and willing to offer support to our wider team who deliver a variety of support to individuals to participate in the programs run by ACA - People Outdoors.

People Outdoors is a program of the Australian Camps Assocaition that provide residential camp programs for people living with disability (aged 6 to adulthood).

Weekend camps are conducted on a regular basis, from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. The groups stay in bunkhouse accommodation at Australian Camps Association Member camps. These camps are accredited by the Quality Tourism Framework. Some 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 programs and school holiday camps.

Each camp or day activity has an experienced Program Leader in attendance and a People Outdoors staff member is always ‘on-call’ for the duration of the camp/activity.

Day-to-Day Duties of a Volunteer on Camp:

  • providing support for 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. 

For further information please contact the ACA - People Outdoors team on 03 9863 6824 to find out more about the position, our induction training sessions and to register your interest.

 
 
 
 


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NSW: Kids & Teens Weekend Camp March 2026
The Great Aussie Bush Camp - Kincumber
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
13-03-2026 - 15-03-2026
weekend

Join us at The Great Aussie Bush Camp - Kincumber for this weekend camp (2 nights).

This camp is for NDIS Participants aged 6-17yrs living with disability. Please note this campers will need to make their own way to the venue.

Some of the activities you might participate in are archery, low ropes, campfire cooking and more!

New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).

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VIC: New Friends, New Adventures!
Log Cabin Camp
Adults (18yrs+)
27-03-2026 - 29-03-2026
weekend

Join People Outdoors for an exciting two-night weekend escape at Log Cabin Camp — the perfect mix of fun, connection, and outdoor discovery for adults (18+) living with disability.

Develop skills whilst participating in:
- Archery
- Building huts
- Team games and more

Departs from Melbourne (Thornbury)
New campers: complete our referral form to start the intake process before attending.

Let’s make memories together!

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VIC: Mornington Peninsula Weekend | Adults Living with Disability
Camp Manyung
Adults (18yrs+)
29-05-2026 - 31-05-2026
weekend

Escape to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula for a fun-filled two-night camp at Camp Manyung, Mt Eliza — specially designed for Adults (18yrs+) living with disability.

Get ready to dive into awesome activities like:
- Archery
- Low ropes course
- Bushwalking and nature play
- Campfire chats and social games

Departure Point: Thornbury, Melbourne

New to People Outdoors? Complete our referral form to begin the intake process — this must be finalised before attending camp.

Join us for connection, confidence, and coastal fun!

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