Junior Volunteers

Join the JVDP to gain experiences and make new friends

The Junior Volunteer Development Program (JVDP) is a youth development program run by CFA volunteers that provides a wide variety of safe, enjoyable and challenging activities for young people aged 11 to 16. This is a FREE program and the only cost is your time.

The JVDP is delivered by approximately 150 CFA brigades, and the objectives of the program are to:

Provide young people with a sense of place in their community and an awareness of the need for, and benefits of volunteerism
Enhance personal values such as commitment, responsibility and respect for self and others
Increase the opportunity for future recruitment and volunteer involvement, whilst making a proactive contribution to the safety and well being of Victorian communities

Brigades provide a balance of activities that cover the four program elements of:

Social and recreational development
Skill development
Personal development
Community service through CFA involvement

Juniors are involved in a number of activities including team building activities,

practical skills activities, fundraising, first aid, community service, sporting and social activities, and excursions. They also have the opportunity to compete in junior competitions held every year.

The Junior Volunteer Development Program supports brigades in conducting the program by providing Youth Development Training for leaders, first aid level 1 courses for Juniors, funding for activities and excursions, and polo shirts, caps and overalls for all Junior participants.

We will be holding a “Juniors Information Session” at our station on Wednesday 14^th July @ 6.30pm. We would like to invite all interested juniors and their parents to attend. RSVP to Elissa Jans 0438 001 281.

For further information, contact The Olinda Rural Fire Brigade on 9751 1273 to leave your details. or e-mail info@olindacfa.info