Volunteer at Christmas Lunch in the Park

Availability & Commitment

• Be available for your allocated shifts during event week or on Christmas Day.
• Attend a Volunteer Induction session (mandatory for all volunteers).  Refer to Key Dates page for this year’s Induction Evenings.
• If applying for a supervisor role, attend a site induction (Christmas Week).
• Understand your role by reading the Position Description before applying.
• Failure to attend the induction components required by your role will deem you ineligible to volunteer.

Age Requirements

• Be 18 years or older by the date of the first Volunteer Induction Evening.
• If applying with children under 18, please read the “Under 18” information before submitting. 

Capability & Conduct

• Be able to safely perform the activities and duties of the role you select.
• Follow all health, safety and behaviour expectations outlined in induction.
• Maintain respectful and considerate behaviour at all times:

- No language or actions that could be perceived as inappropriate, harassing, abusive, sexually provocative, or unsafe.

- No language or actions with the intent to humiliate, shame, or that is culturally inappropriate.

• Report any concerns (e.g. security, first aid) immediately to a supervisor, Mission Australia staff member or contracted service.

Professionalism & Values

• Understand the need to maintain Mission Australia’s reputation as a national charity.
• Represent Mission Australia’s values of compassion, integrity, respect, perseverance and celebration.
• Wear the CLIP volunteer t‑shirt (either Magenta or Grey) provided at the induction for your shift(s).
• Understand that photography and filming will occur on the day and consent to your image being used for legitimate purposes.

Safety & Security

• Fully comply with all health, safety and environmental compliance requirements as covered in the induction process.
• Do not endanger the personal safety of yourself or others.
• Report all concerns immediately, to the relevant supervising volunteer, Mission Australia staff member or contracted service (e.g. security, first aid).
• No alcohol consumption or volunteering under the influence at any time.
• Event staff may refuse entry or remove any intoxicated person.
• Take responsibility for your personal belongings — Mission Australia cannot store or secure items, nor can be held liable for lost or stolen items.

Administrative Requirements

• Cover your own travel costs to and from inductions and the event.
• Complete a Working with Children (WWC) Check if your role requires it, as a safeguard to children in attendance.
• Understand that roles may change or be cancelled if circumstances require.

Teamwork

• Be a team player — this event relies on collaboration, flexibility and a positive, can‑do attitude throughout the day.

Under 18?

Mission Australia is committed to volunteer safety and must follow our national volunteering guidelines. For this reason, we cannot accept applications from anyone under 18 at the time of volunteering.

Christmas Lunch in the Park is a busy, high‑needs environment, and volunteers must be fully focused on their duties. This means parents and guardians cannot supervise children while also meeting their volunteer responsibilities.

You are welcome to bring your children as guests on the day, but an additional adult (18+) must be present to supervise them at all times.

We understand this may be disappointing for families with younger children who wish to be involved, and we appreciate your understanding as we prioritise safety and care for everyone attending.