Green Team^® FAQs

Yes. As we mobilise our volunteers into some challenging areas providing direct support and relief to young people you need to be 18 years old or above.

Volunteers must supply a current Criminal History Document that is in line with our Child Protection Policy. A pastoral reference is required in conjunction with your volunteer application. Other accreditation such as Child-Safe Environments is highly valued and encouraged.

We accept any of the following documents:

• A Working With Children Check (valid for 5 years from date of issue).
• Any Department for Communities & Social Inclusion Check (valid for 3 years from date of issue).
• A current registration certificate from the Teachers Registration Board of SA.
• A valid Working With Children Check Card (commonly known as a Blue Card) from another Australian state.
• Identification as a Police Officer

If you don’t have a valid Criminal History Document, you are eligible for a free Working With Children Check as an Encounter Youth volunteer. 

Find out about the process here! (Link opens in a PDF to view and download.)

Yes, all our volunteers make a yearly ministry contribution to Encounter Youth of $50.00, to volunteer within any or all of our programs.

All our clothing is supplied by a company who are 100% ethical. Feel free to check out their Code of Ethics.

If you require a refund on your volunteer application, check out our Volunteer Refund Process. (Link opens in a PDF to view and download.)

Still have questions? Contact the office on 8179 0300 or email us at applications@encounteryouth.com.au.