Become a Country Hope “Time Out For Life” Camp Buddy

We’re always on the lookout for caring, compassionate and reliable volunteers, in particular men, to become a Camp Buddy.

Our Buddies, who all have current Working With Children Checks (WWCC’s), are involved in an comprehensive interview process and intensive training weekend ahead of camp.

At camp they help our young people aged seven to seventeen, to grow in confidence by providing practical and emotional support through friendship. Buddies have no medical responsibilities, with our fantastic medical team of doctors and nurses led by Dr Lee Jeffery, have that 100% under control.

So if you’re up for a week full of fun, laughter and plenty of NOISE! Get in touch!

Volunteer online Application

Dr Cambell & Dr Lee

Country Hope Camp Buddy – Application Requirements

Selection as a Country Hope Camp Buddy is based on the following criteria:

Essential Requirements

  • Hold a valid and current Working With Children Check (WWCC) for NSW or VIC, as applicable. A WWCC includes a national police check and is mandatory for anyone working or volunteering with children. https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check

  • Complete the Camp Buddy application form (online or hard copy) with all sections fully answered.

  • Provide three personal referees who have agreed to act as character references and understand they will be contacted by a Country Hope representative.

  • Attend a compulsory interview at a scheduled time and location (in person or online).

  • Attend all required Camp Buddy and volunteer training sessions.

  • Be available for the full duration of Country Hope’s Time Out For Life Camp, typically held during the first week of the NSW September school holidays or the second week of the Victorian September school holidays.

Personal Attributes and Understanding

  • Demonstrated empathy for country children and their families.

  • Awareness that children you may be supporting could be:

    • Diagnosed with cancer or another life-threatening illness,

    • A sibling of a diagnosed child, or

    • A child who has lost a brother or sister to such an illness.

Conduct, Confidentiality and Safety

  • Maintain strict confidentiality to protect the privacy and dignity of families.

  • Conduct yourself in a respectful, appropriate and sensitive manner at all times.

  • Adhere to Country Hope’s Social Media guidelines.

  • Understand that children living with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses often have significantly reduced immunity. Illnesses such as measles, chickenpox, shingles, influenza and COVID-19 pose serious health risks. If you have been exposed to any of these illnesses within three weeks of camp week, notify Country Hope medical staff immediately.

Once applications are received and reviewed, a Country Hope representative will be in touch regarding the next steps in the application process.

Give us a call on 02 6971 8955 or email admin@countryhope.com.au if you have any further questions.

Manual Application

You can also complete a manual application and send to us by email or in the post:

You need to complete all four forms.

Email: admin@countryhope.com.au
Post: PO Box 134, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650

HINT: If you intend on emailing your application and forms, save the PDF files to your computer before filling it out so you can insert a digital signature.