Variety Motor Mouth Camp 2025 - Volunteer Application

Applications close 27th July 2025.

Applications are now open for families and volunteers. 

The Variety Motor Mouth Camp is a three day/two night camp.  It will run from Friday 3 October until Sunday 5 October, 2025 at the Lea Scout Centre/Hobart Bush Cabins in Hobart.

The camp is for children aged 6 – 18 years of age who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and their families.

The camp developed by Variety Tasmania and supported by a group of volunteers that includes speech pathologists, teacher assistants, occupational therapists and Variety Tasmania staff.

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to attend for all days of the camp. 

Part-time volunteers will also be considered.  Please note that volunteers are not required to stay overnight but are most welcome to do so.  Accommodation is provided in shared dormitories.

The main aim of the camp is for children using AAC and their families to become more confident using AAC systems.  We hope to achieve this in a fun and relaxing environment.

For the eligibility and guidelines for volunteers, please click here

If you require assistance with your application please contact Jules Shea at Variety Tasmania on 03 6248 4888 or via email info@varietytas.org.au 

AAC User Support - (suitable for those who have professional or personal experience with using AAC systems) This role includes:

• directly supporting an AAC user during the camp
• modelling language on a child's AAC system
• some behaviour support and/or sensory regulation as needed
• adapting camp activities to support participation

Sibling Support - (suitable for those who have experience with supervising children of varying ages) This role includes:

• supervising and engaging with siblings who attend camp
• running activities with small groups of children of varying ages

Program Support - (suitable for those who have experience with facilitating and running group activities such as, but not limited to, Educators, Teachers etc) This role may include:

• facilitating group activities as part of the camp program
• assisting with the design or set up of camp activities

General Camp Support - (suitable for those who would like to assist with general camp operations) This role may include:

• assisting with catering
• set up and pack down of camp activities
• other flexible jobs

Please note: all volunteers are required to have a Working with Vulnerable People Card and Safeguarding Children training.