This page provides resources for approved VNPA volunteer bushwalking and activity leaders to submit activities.
To submit an activity, fill out an activity submission form. Activities will need to be approved by the Community Learning and Engagement Manager.
Please note, it is now a VNPA requirement for Bushwalking Program leaders to have a Working with Children Check. The process to get a Working with Children Check is easy to follow, takes about 15 minutes and is free for volunteers. You can apply here.
Please list VNPA as an organisation you volunteer for on your check. You can find out more about the Working with Children Check here. If you need help applying or have any questions, please let us know.
This guide is your ‘go to’ as a Bushwalking Program leader. It takes you through the steps involved in preparing, submitting, hosting, staying safe and following up on your activities. As a Bushwalking Program leader you must familiarise yourself with this guide.
Below are additional resources for bushwalking and activity leaders. These documents are all referred to in the Bushwalking Program leader’s guidelines. They are also provided here as separate and more user friendly versions for when you need to use them.
APPENDIX C – activity plan and risk assessment for higher risk activities
APPENDIX E – emergency procedure for leaders AUG 2024
APPENDIX H – activity report form
APPENDIX I – activity sign in sheet