Variety QLD Motor Mouth Camp - Volunteer Application

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Camp Overview

Variety Motor Mouth Camp

We’re excited to invite you to apply to volunteer at the 2026 Variety Motor Mouth Camp!

The Variety Motor Mouth Camp is a three-day, two-night camp designed for children aged 6 to 17 who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), along with their parents/carers and siblings.

This unique camp provides families with the opportunity to learn how to incorporate communication into everyday fun activities in a relaxed, supportive environment. With the guidance of trained professionals, families build confidence using AAC systems while participating in engaging recreational experiences together.

The primary aim of the camp is to support children using AAC to improve their system use and become more competent communicators — all while having fun and strengthening family connections.

KEY DETAILS

Dates: Friday 6 November – Sunday 8 November 2026
Location: Sunshine Coast Recreation Precinct

What to Expect

  • A family-centred camp experience where parents, carers and siblings attend together
  • Structured recreational activities designed to create meaningful communication opportunities
  • Professional mentoring from AAC-trained clinicians
  • A fun, supportive and inclusive environment
  • Opportunities for professional development for students and support volunteers

Key Information

  • Organised by Variety Queensland and overseen by Variety Queensland staff, volunteer Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, students, and allied health professionals
  • Applications are now open for families and volunteers
  • Volunteers are encouraged to attend the full duration of camp (part-time volunteers may be considered)
  • Volunteers are not required to stay overnight, however accommodation and meals are provided for those who do
  • All volunteers must hold a current Working with Children Blue Card

Please note: This is not a respite camp. Families actively participate in all activities.

 

VOLUNTEER ROLES

AAC Trained Professional

In this role, you will act as the primary mentor to a camper and their family (we aim for one trained professional volunteer per family).

Suitable for:

  • Speech Pathologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Other professionals with AAC training and expertise

 

AAC Support Professional

In this role, you will provide additional support to the camper and their family, assist the primary mentor, and (for students) gain valuable professional development experience.

Suitable for:

  • Speech Pathologists (trained AAC professionals)
  • Speech Pathologists (no or minimal AAC training)
  • Speech Pathology students
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy students
  • Physiotherapists
  • Support Workers
  • Teachers
  • Education Assistants
  • Other Allied Health Professional

Lived Experience (AAC) Mentors

Lived Experience (AAC) Mentors are people who have a lived experience using AAC themselves or helping others implement it. AAC Mentors support the campers by demonstrating AAC use in real-life contexts, share information about their AAC journey, share tips and strategies for using AAC, and encourage others learning to use AAC.  

General Volunteer

Assist with fun, engaging activities for siblings attending camp. 

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers will support the Camp Committee in delivering the program by:

  • Welcoming families and providing orientation to camp
  • Working individually with campers and families to maximise communication during activities
  • Facilitating small group activities (all resources and instructions provided)
  • Scaffolding and modifying activities to meet individual needs
  • Supporting regulation using positive behaviour supports
  • Creating communication opportunities during activities, meals, and group sessions
  • Providing feedback and guidance to parents around communication goals
  • Encouraging siblings and parents to become confident communication partners
  • Modelling positive communication partner skills and total communication approaches
  • Supporting families with practical needs (equipment set up, bags, transitions)
  • Assisting with the sibling recreation program alongside venue staff
  • General camp duties including set up, pack down and tidying