Thank you for your interest.  This is a competitive process as we are looking for strong candidates who show passion and commitment.   If you would like to be considered, please complete an application form. After viewing your application, if successful we will offer you a 30 minute interview. Further details will be provided at the interview. Training is held biannually, February/March and August/September.  

NB: Successful applicants are required to complete a weekend residential training program - these are usually held around Feb/March and July/Aug.  While you may complete the application form now, we won’t advise you of the outcome until the date for the next training weekend has been set.  We aim to give you a month’s notice of the training weekend date.

Your application will be reviewed by our team. We are looking for people who are passionate about what we do and can make a commitment to a rewarding volunteer position.

The three primary things that Fair Game is looking for in new volunteers are as follows:

1. Clear intention – WHY do you want to be involved in Fair Game? There is not necessarily a "right" or "wrong" answer for this, but we are looking for people who feel strongly about why they want to be involved and what they are hoping to personally get out of being a Fair Gamer.

2. Relevant skills – Fair Game is a great place to grow your personal skills and knowledge, however people who have prior experience in all/some of the following areas will be given preference: working with kids/youth; working with diverse cultural groups; a knowledge or love of sport/health; relevant health promotional knowledge/career/study; demonstrates existing cultural awareness knowledge, etc.

3. Articulating how you will be an asset to the Fair Game team. Maybe you do not have a lot of experience in X, but you will benefit the team/program because of Y and Z. How does your personality fit in with the program? Your ability to work in teams/be flexible? How long / in what capacity do you plan to stay involved with Fair Game?

Each round will vary but we take between 10-20 applicants every 6 months.

All Trip and Hub volunteers need current Working With Children Check (WWCC) and Police Certificate (less than 2 years old) before they can go on any trips or volunteer at the hub. If you already have them that is great, just submit a copy to us. If not, once you have completed training we can apply and pay for a Police Certificate for you. You will need to apply for the WWCC yourself as it requires a photo.  However if your WWCC is signed by a Fair Game staff member and you have selected the reduced rate for ‘volunteer services’ (category 12) then we will reimburse you for the cost once you have completed training.

No! We take volunteers from a range of backgrounds and no formal skills or qualifications are required. We want enthusiastic people who are prepared to learn and make a real commitment to Fair Game. However people with experience studying/working with children, in sport/health promotion fields or experience/interest in working in remote/regional communities are especially welcome.  

It is essential that you have respect for people from diverse walks of life and a willingness to further your cultural awareness, as well as enthusiasm to learn and grow your individual knowledge and skills.

While you can complete an application form at any time, all of the applications will be considered together by our committee during the next intake period (Jan/Feb and June/July).

All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application at the end of this period.  If you are successful, you will also be advised of the dates of the next training weekend.  We endeavour to give a month’s notice and if you are unable to make those dates you will be eligible to attend a future training weekend.

Currently we have two intakes a year in Perth for volunteers who wish to go on regional trips.  Applications are open in Jan/Feb and June/July and training weekends are usually March and July/Aug

If you are interested in volunteering in the meantime, you could assist with our Equip for Sport program collecting, sorting and packing pre-loved sports equipment please email warehouse@fairgame.org.au to find out more.

If you are based in Broome, Kununurra or Port Hedland you might like to join a Fair Game Volunteer Hub running our weekly afterschool program. Learn More

Trip volunteers are expected to attend a residential training course over a weekend (Sat/Sun) before they can join a trip.

• Background information about Fair Game as an organisation.

• Policies and procedures training, that is mandatory in order to participate in regional trips.

• Sessions on our programs (Equip for Sport, Game On! and Healthy Communities) including how to run our Game On! and Healthy Communities sessions in communities. 

• Cultural awareness training and some tips on behavioural management when teaching kids.

• Training is run over a residential weekend allowing you to get to know your fellow volunteers and Trip Lead staff that you will be working with.

Trip calendars are produced in rough at the end of the preceding year, which means you have a whole year calendar right from the end of the year before! You can sign up to trips then, but you’re welcome to sign up anytime – for example if you prefer to sign up a month or two before the trip you can do that too. Please note that all calendars are subject to change depending on community need and volunteer availability. 

Trip length varies. Most of our trips are to the MidWest, Pilbara or Kimberley and are between 5 and 7 days running from Sat/Sun returning the following weekend.

Accommodation is often donated. It can include camping on school floors or your own room in a flash caravan park bungalow – you have to be willing to be flexible and sometimes sleep a bit rough! There is always access to showers and a kitchen.

We understand that being sent to remote locations can be a bit daunting, so we make sure you’re put through a comprehensive training program and are always supported by a Fair Game Trip Lead staff member on each trip.  There will always be at least three people in the team.

Your role as a volunteer is to support the delivery of our Game On! and Healthy Community programs. This is achieved by... 

• Setting up and packing down games for Game On! 

• Bringing energy into our activities  

• Assisting in content delivery (nudging techniques, engaging in the content with kids, facilitating smaller groups) 

• Assisting in behavior modification (positivity, asking kids acting out to engage with setting up, standing near kids who are distracting, etc.) 

• Role modeling behaviour (be the Fair Game brand) 

• Supporting everyday logistics: cooking, driving, cleaning, etc. 

We ask all volunteers who complete our training to participate in at least one regional/remote trip in the first 6 months after training. If you are unable to commit to a week-long trip in this time frame, we ask that you wait for future training (we will hold you a spot) in order to free up space for those who can. 

The Fair Game academy operates in tier levels of responsibility.  We believe Fair Game is a safe place to learn and make mistakes. Depending on your experience, you will be given opportunities to challenge your skills. 

1. First Trip: This trip is to understand how the programs are delivered in various contexts. Getting to know your team and the kids. Assisting in program delivery on a modified level.

2. Second Trip: You’ve seen it before (although each trip is very different), the groundwork is there. Knowing how the team will operate, feel free to get more involved in logistics and supporting programs. This is your time to shine pending confidence to run a game/activity/lesson.

3. Third Trip: As volunteers gain more experience we will ask you to join us or sign you up for more challenging trips. You may feel like you're on trip one again but don't worry because it's all muscle memory. We usually run events with the community, this may be your time to get more involved as you will have a greater understanding of what can work - a bit of project management to add to the list!

4. Fourth Trip and beyond: You are now considered a senior Fair Gamer! We will reach out to invite you on trips to build strong teams.  You know what you are heading into however, the opportunity to keep learning will always present itself.