Volunteer as a Leader

A Leader on our programs engage directly with Participants to make sure they're fully engaged. They are aged between 16 and 26 years old. Most of our Leaders are recruited from secondary schools and universities in South Australia. Each of our camps is staffed almost entirely by our trained Leaders. We invite, prepare and challenge these young people to act as positive role models to our participants, as well as each other. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer now, then please contact our Volunteer Support Worker.
Role
A 1:1 ratio of Leaders to Participants occurs on each program to ensure an opportunity is created for great relationships to be built.  The role of a Leader on our programs is more than purely recreational. Leaders serve as a mentor to the young people. It is about having fun and being a positive role model for all Participants.

Camps are residential which means that everyone is required to stay overnight. As a Leader, you are required to attend a pre-camp day or meeting that provides you with program specific information and team building.

As you become a more experienced Leader, you can apply for Positions of Responsibility (POR) as they require a knowledge and responsibility beyond the Leader position.
Requirements
As a Leader Volunteer, you are required to meet the following:
  • Be aged 16 years or older
  • Attend an ERCSA New Volunteer Induction
  • Complete a Volunteer Application Form send it to us (Volunteer Application Form - Print Version)
  • Send a copy of a DCSI Screening Check no more than 3 years old. Our Volunteer Support Worker can help you apply for one
  • If you are over 18 years old, it is recommended that you undergo the Child Safe Environments training
  • Complete our ERCSA internal child protection training
  • Once your application is processed, you will be able to access our Volunteer Program Registration to volunteer on a program
All documents can be sent to our Volunteer Support Worker for processing and support with your application.
Training
ERCSA is committed to the development of you as a volunteer and to providing regular training for all who work in the organisation. All new leaders are required to attend a compulsory New Volunteer Induction. We also offer a number of courses and training opportunities to our volunteers, including:
  • Leadership training
  • Behavioural management
  • Risk assessment training
  • Internal child protection training
  • Child Safe Environments
  • Senior First Aid
  • Cross cultural awareness
  • Autism awareness
  • Other personal development
Contact Us to find out more.

"It gave me a sense of purpose and passion, and allowed me to feel I was worth something in this world. It gave and maintained hope for me when I became disillusioned with what I was studying, in that I knew there was still good, worthwhile things happening in the world. The friends I have now I wouldn't have if I hadn't been involved with ERC.

​Meeting like-minded people who shared my values and passion helped me feel better about myself as a person. Hearing about the amazing, incredible things those friends do now is a constant reminder that there is a strong, bright future in this world."

- an ercsa volunteer

Become a Support Volunteer

If a Camp or Activity Day is not your cup of tea, then perhaps there is another way you can be involved! The continued support of our volunteers in our programs are vital to their success. We always need volunteers to take on roles in the kitchen on programs, in the preparation of logistics, and in the office administration. We take pride in the development of our volunteers, therefore, in order to be a Support Volunteer you will need to complete an application process and preparatory training sessions. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer now, then please contact our Volunteer Support Worker.
Who we need
​We are always looking for people to:
  • Assist a Board Sub-Committee
  • Cook on camp
  • Drive buses
  • Assist in the office
  • Provide camp support
  • Join Project teams
  • Fundraise
  • Organise and equipment and resources
  • Mentor leaders
Requirements
As a Support Volunteer, you are required to meet the following:
  • Be aged 16 years or older
  • Attend an ERCSA New Volunteer Induction
  • Complete a Volunteer Application Form send it to us (Volunteer Application Form - Print Version)
  • Send a copy of a DCSI Screening Check no more than 3 years old. Our Volunteer Support Worker can help you apply for one
  • If you are over 18 years old, it is recommended that you undergo the Child Safe Environments training
  • Complete our ERCSA internal child protection training
  • Once your application is processed, you will be able to access our Volunteer Program Registration to volunteer on a program
  • Contact our Volunteer Support Worker to find out how you can support us with logistics, office administration and more!
All documents can be sent to our Volunteer Support Worker for processing and support with your application.
Training
ERCSA is committed to the development of you as a volunteer and to providing regular training for all who work in the organisation. All new leaders are required to attend a compulsory New Volunteer Induction. We also offer a number of courses and training opportunities to our volunteers, including:
  • Leadership training
  • Behavioural management
  • Risk assessment training
  • Internal child protection training
  • Child Safe Environments
  • Senior First Aid
  • Cross cultural awareness
  • Autism awareness
  • Other personal development
Contact Us to find out more.