Volunteer Application Form
‘Life Gets Better’® Camps were founded in 1999 by Captain Eric Wieckmann (2005 Casey Citizen of the Year) for primary aged children who have experienced trauma, grief or loss in their lives and are now run by C.H.I.P.S® (Christians Helping In Primary Schools).
In 2023 we will be trialling a Life Gets Better Adventure Day instead of a weekend camp. Our hope is that we will be able to run more days throughout each year, to assist children who have been impacted by trauma, grief or loss.
The Adventure Day will be a time of encouragement where children get to see they are not alone in their troubles and that others who have gone through similar things have found a way for ‘Life to Get Better’.
The children will make new friends and will be entertained during session times with tricks, games and puppets! The campsites C.H.I.P.S® uses are fully catered and have fantastic facilities.
Life Gets Better® camps are a time of joy and refreshment in a caring, Christian environment, where children are paired with a trained, adult Buddy. All work is done in groups and children are at no time left by themselves. All volunteers are required to have a current Working With Children Check or VIT Card, attend CHIPS’ training sessions and adhere to our Child Safe Policies.
C.H.I.P.S® needs other volunteers to assist in areas such as: admin.; craft preparation; Saturday set-up and pack-down helpers, etc. If you are interested in being a Buddy or helping in another area during the day, please fill in this application form. We’d love to have you join us!
Adventure Day Details
When:
Saturday October 28th
Where:
Phillip Island Adventure Resort
1775 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes
Registration:
Saturday 28th October @ Berwick Church of Christ
432-446 Centre Rd, Berwick
Time:
7.00am registration. 8.00am departure.
The Adventure Day Ends:
Saturday 28th October @ Berwick Church of Christ
(After all the children have been picked up).
Adventure Day Training Dates
New Volunteer Training
Venue:
C.H.I.P.S® Office
3/12-14 Apollo Drive, Hallam (cnr of David Lee Rd)
Wednesday 4th October @ 7.00pm-9.30pm OR
Saturday 7th October @ 9.00am-11.30am
Return Volunteer Training
Venue:
C.H.I.P.S® Office
3/12-14 Apollo Drive, Hallam (cnr of David Lee Rd)
Thursday 12th October @ 7.00pm-9.30pm OR
Saturday 14th October @ 9.00am-11.30am
Tribe Meeting & Prayer Time
Venue:
C.H.I.P.S® Office
3/12-14 Apollo Drive, Hallam (cnr of David Lee Rd)
Tuesday 17th October
Tribe Meeting @ 7.00pm-8.00pm
Prayer time @ 8.00pm-9.00pm
THIS ADVENTURE DAY HAS BEEN SPONSORED BY THE 2021 'SUNRISE TO SUNSET' CHALLENGE FUNDRAISER
ALL FORMS TO BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN THURSDAY 12TH OCTOBER
Email: enquiries@chips.org.au or Post: PO BOX 291, Narre Warren 3805.
Any other questions- please call C.H.I.P.S® on 9702 5528 or 0435 024 477 (043 50 CHIPS)
What You Need To Bring:
As you know Melbourne’s weather can vary so a variety of clothes (for warm & cold weather) will be needed. Please ensure all items are named.
You Will Need:
A Small Backpack
Comfortable Clothing
Hat (to keep the sun off)
Medication (which you've listed on page 5)
Runners/Boots
A Smile!
What You Can’t Bring:
Matches or Lighters
Alcohol/Non-Prescription Drugs
Cigarettes/Vapes
The following is a checklist of information and documents you will need to complete this form:
Copy of drivers licence, passport or birth certificate/extract
Personal and emergency contact details
Contact details for two personal referees not related to you (first time applicants only)
Working With Children Check/VIT details or receipt of application of WWCC
Allergy, dietary and medication needs
Medicare, health fund, health care or pension card, doctor and ambulance membership details
Child Safe Policy Statement
At C.H.I.P.S®, we are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and protecting them from any form of harm, including abuse. Our Child Safe Policy provides an outline of the policies and practices we have developed to keep everyone safe.
We value diversity and do not tolerate any discriminatory practices. Our programs are based on Christian values and are run in a culturally and religiously sensitive manner. We apply thorough and rigorous standards in the recruitment and screening of all staff and volunteers, who we train and equip to safely support and encourage the children attending our programs. We have developed Codes of Conduct to guide our staff and volunteers.
Anyone, including parents, children, schools, volunteers and staff should report any child safety concerns to the C.H.I.P.S® Child Safety Officer or any C.H.I.P.S® leader. Anyone may also contact the police, DHHS Child Protection or Child First at any time if they believe on reasonable grounds, that a child is in need of protection.
C.H.I.P.S®’ Child Safe Policies and Code of Conduct for staff and volunteers are available at www.chips.org.au or by request to C.H.I.P.S®.
Please read C.H.I.P.S®’ Child Safe Policy now and you will be asked to sign your agreement after we have processed your application.
Privacy - Notification Statement
This application form, once completed, will contain personal, sensitive and health information about you. The information sought is reasonably necessary for your role as a volunteer with C.H.I.P.S®.
C.H.I.P.S®’ Privacy Policy details why we collect this information, who we may disclose it to, and the main consequences of not collecting it. C.H.I.P.S®’ Privacy Policy also contains information about how you may seek access to, or correction of, the information held about you, and C.H.I.P.S®’ complaint resolution procedures. C.H.I.P.S®’ Privacy Policy is available at www.chips.org.au or by request to C.H.I.P.S®.
Please read C.H.I.P.S®’ Privacy Policy now and you will be asked to sign your agreement after we have processed your application.