To get involved, simply register as a volunteer here.

Yes. As you’ll be volunteering with children, all volunteers must hold a valid Working With Children Check.
If you don't have one you can apply for one through the Department of Human Services. If you apply as a volunteer, there is no cost.

Once your check is approved, please email your reference number and expiry date to [email protected]

• Be responsible and accountable for their conduct at all times, acting honestly and in good faith in the interest of Variety, the Children’s Charity and its stakeholders
• Treat others with respect and courtesy at all times
• Take responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and others
• Carry out their duties in a lawful manner

In particular, when dealing with children:

• Ensure that a safe environment that protects children from harm is provided for all participants
• Understand and commit to compliance with South Australia’s child protection legislation https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au
• There is to be no physical contact with children at any time
• There is to be no unaccompanied and/or unobserved activities with children
• Use positive and age appropriate language when talking to and in the presence of children
• Avoid language and/or behaviour that could intimidate a child
• No photographs are to be taken of children

Variety, the Children’s Charity:

• Is an equal opportunity employer
• Acknowledges its obligation to provide a safe environment for volunteers, participants and staff
• Volunteers are covered by State Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
• Volunteers engaged in approved activities are covered by Variety’s public liability, personal accident and professional indemnity insurance