VOLUNTEERING WITH WOMBAT’S WISH
Our volunteers support us in variety of ways. They:
- Contribute to fundraising that is vital to provision of our services
- Volunteer directly with children, young people and their families at our residential weekends
- Help spread the word by becoming a Wombat’s Wish Ambassador
- Provide governance at Board level
- Offer administrative support
Depending on your interests and skills, we can make sure that you find the right volunteering opportunity to suit you. Whichever way you choose to support Wombat’s Wish, you can be assured that your help can make all the difference to a bereaved child.
We are now recruiting for:
- Fundraising assistants
- Events assistants
- Ambassadors
For more information on volunteering, get in touch with us via email or DM, or click below to fill in our Volunteer Application Form.
FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS
”I’m just so grateful to be a part of the Wombat’s Wish camps, and have the opportunity to help others. I just love it. My team leader was amazing – kind, friendly, helpful and very capable.”
”My experience of the camp was great. It’s well worth my time and fills my cup. I most liked the collaborative practice with all the team – very friendly and inclusive. I really appreciated being involved.”
”The team was fabulous. Very welcoming, inclusive and supportive at all times. Thanks to everyone involved. So smooth and well run.”
Could you be a great Wombat’s Wish volunteer? Here’s what you need
EXPERIENCE
- All applicants must be over the age
of 21 – although exceptions may be made for young people who have had previous experience or expertise in this field, and/or relevant skills and aptitude
QUALITIES
- Emotional resilience
- A reasonable degree of fitness and stamina
- An open, respectful approach to working with children and adults
- Willingness to get involved in all aspects of the program including creative tasks and physical activities as well as domestic chores.
- A sense of fun
- A mature and responsible approach
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Empathetic nature
SKILLS & TRAINING
- All applicants will be assessed as for their suitability for the role they wish to work in. Working with bereaved children can be emotionally demanding and physically tiring.
- We provide training as well as a debriefing process for volunteers that wish to work on the therapeutic program.
- Police checks are mandatory for any volunteer working with the children. If you do not have a current police check Wombats Wish will organise one on your behalf.
”The things I liked most about my experience were chatting with the families, the team vibe and general supportive feel. Plus the team debriefs and the regular check-ins were appreciated.“
– Volunteer feedback, 2022