Volunteer Network

The friendly and experienced staff at Teen Ranch
have always been one of our greatest assets.

Teen Ranch has a core group of 25-30 full-time staff who live and work on the property. There is also an active voluntary staff network of 120 young people (aged from 16 years old) from Sydney and surrounding areas - these volunteers supplement our staffing needs primarily during the school holiday camps (Roundups), but are always welcome any time we have camps running. During our busiest time of the year (September to May), we also have numerous international visitors (aged from 18 years old) who volunteer for a period of up to three months.

Lending a Helping Hand

As a volunteer you may find yourself doing anything from helping in the kitchen, to assisting on an activity or, during school holiday camps, leading in the cabins. Each of these roles are essential to the smooth running of our camps and we aim to give staff experience in as many areas as possible. During the year there are different courses (ie canoeing, ropes, horse-riding) that you may be interested in participating in to receive externally recognised qualifications.

Aside from what you are able to contribute to the Ranch as a voluntary staff member, we see it as our privilege and responsibility to contribute to you! As a community of committed Christian young people we look forward to getting to know you, sharing life together and serving you in whatever way we can. For many staff (full-time and volunteer) their time at Teen Ranch is one of personal and spiritual growth, as they deepen in their relationship with Jesus Christ. For some voluntary staff, Teen Ranch is the place where, for the first time, they seriously consider who Jesus is and what it would mean to follow Him.

If you are an Australian and would like to apply for voluntary staff, please refer to the Introductory Letter (Australian Volunteers) and associated forms.

If you are applying from overseas please refer to the Introductory Letter (International Volunteers) for more information regarding visa requirements and police checks. Please contact the Staff Coordinator, before beginning the application process to let us know roughly when you are planning to be in Australia.

The Staff Coordinator can be contacted by phone (02 4651 2268) or email volunteers@teenranch.com.au.

Volunteer Forms

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• Introductory Letter (Australian Volunteers)
• Introductory Letter (International Volunteers)
• Application Form (Voluntary Staff)
• Staff Conduct Policy
• Statement of Faith
• Reference Form - Christian Leader
• Reference Form - Employer/Teacher
• Prohibited Employment Declaration
• (If less than 18 years old) Parent/Guardian Information Letter (Voluntary Staff), with Declaration and Acceptance of Conditions
• (If more than 18 years old) Risk Warning/Medical Assistance Declaration

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