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Australian Camps International Volunteer Program Approved
ACA is pleased to confirm that it has been approved by the Department of Home Affairs as a Temporary Activities Sponsor under the Temporary Activity (subclass 408) visa framework. This approval enables ACA to deliver the Australian Camps International Volunteer and Cultural Exchange Program, providing a compliant and structured pathway for international volunteers to support ACA member camps.
Delivered in partnership with New Ventures Worldwide (NVW), the program places young international volunteers at Australian camps for placements of up to 12 months. Volunteers support camp operations under supervision while sharing their culture, language, and experiences with young Australians in residential camp environments.
The Australian Camps International Volunteer Program has been designed specifically for the camp sector. ACA manages sponsorship and overall program oversight, while NVW is responsible for volunteer recruitment, screening, preparation, and ongoing pastoral care. This shared approach reduces administrative burden for camps and ensures strong standards of safeguarding, supervision, and compliance throughout each placement.
Camps interested in exploring how the program may support their workforce and enrich their camp community are encouraged to learn more through an upcoming information session.
Join ACA and New Ventures Worldwide on Tuesday 27 January, via Microsoft Teams, to learn more about the Australian Camps International Volunteer Program.
Register for online event here.
Contact New Ventures Worldwide here.
NOTE: **This online information session is for camp professionals and operators only. International operators are welcome, however, the content will be specific to the program in Australia and will be delivered in English only. This is not a session for individuals looking to volunteer at Australian Camps. If you are an individual looking to volunteer please click here.**
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