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Auxilary

Comprised mostly of retirees, this active and committed group of volunteers, is truly the backbone of Camp Breakaway.
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Corporate Support

Camp Breakaway is keen to work with corporate companies to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.
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Student Placemment

University and TAFE students studying for the following are welcome to develop skills at Camp Breakaway
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Anyone with an interest in our work is welcome to become a member of Camp Breakaway
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Corporate Volunteering

Camp Breakaway is keen to work with corporate companies to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.

All of our early education and preschool centers include:

  • Help children and adults with disabilities
  • Make you feel great because you have helped someone in need
  • Increase your companies' standing in the community
  • Improve workplace morale
  • Motivate your team
  • Increase scope for staff development
  • • Increase your competitive advantage through improved corporate image and reputation

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The Westfield Tuggerah staff and management team enjoyed their corporate volunteering day by painting Cedar Lodge in preparation for a camp by children with high medical needs Corporate Volunteering

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Corporate Mentoring Includes

  • Communications
  • IT
  • Marketing
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Benefits to Camp Breakaway

  • Maintenance and improvement of Camp Breakaway’s facilities
  • Increased skills for staff and volunteers
  • Increasing community awareness about Camp Breakaway
  • New volunteers may result
  • The chance to build an on-going relationship with the corporation
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Our Current Available Possitions
  • Volunteer Nurses (RN, EN AIN)
  • Work for the Dole participants
  • Centrelink -15/30 hours a week volunteers
  • Auxiliary members
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  • Gardeners, Admin, front office support
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RailCorp

RailCorp Asset Operations Employees The 30 plus members of the Asset Operations division became involved in this community-based project as part of a program to improve leadership skills and links with the community.

Gavin Campbell | Group General Manager
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Benefits of Being a Volunteer

Here are some of the benefits of volunteering at the Breakaway Camps 

  • Great job satisfaction - knowing that you are helping others
  • Experiencing the rewards of being part of an amazing team
  • Developing friendships with campers and volunteers
  • An opportunity to develop a positive sense of self and enhanced empathetic skills
  • Developing skills via work placement for studies

Our Auxiliary

Comprised mostly of retirees, this active and committed group of volunteers, is truly the backbone of Camp Breakaway. They raise money via many innovative and traditional ways, including; coffee mornings, fetes, raffles, street stalls, workshop courses and by any other means worthwhile. All money raised is spent on Camp Breakaway’s camps, facilities and the purchase of much-needed equipment.

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Testimonials
"It was awesome, I didn't want to leave."
Barry
Newcastle NSW
"The way all the helpers pull together in their various roles is fantastic and is one of the key factors in its success."
Chris
Hamlyn Terrace NSW
"As a first-timer, I'm amazed at the dedication of the helpers and feel the reward of seeing the pleasure brought to the campers makes it all worthwhile. Congratulations everyone!"
Sharon
The Entrance NSW
"Considering the complexities of the operation including the dynamics caused by 'volunteers' and 'part-time' – I'm most impressed."
Bill
Gosford NSW
"There is nothing in the world like helping someone else. I learnt so much during this camp. It blew me out of the water! Camp Breakaway is such a special place, oozing with special people."
Lisa
Sydney NSW
"Everybody should do this."
Rose
Maitland NSW

Becoming a volunteer

(02) 4390 7624

available from 9:00 – 16:00

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Address 80 Highview Avenue

San Remo NSW 2262

Email lynneleys@breakaway.org.au
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