Junior Volunteer Development Program

The Junior Volunteer Development Program (JVDP) is a youth development program that provides a wide variety of safe, enjoyable and challenging activities. These activities aim to enhance a sense of community spirit and personal values, with an awareness of fire and fire safety, and strengthen links between brigades and their communities.

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 in the CFA whilst making a proactive contribution to the safety and well being of Victorian communities.
• To make friends and have fun!

What is unique about the JVDP Program at Keysborough Fire Brigade?

The Keysborough Fire Brigade is situated in a very diverse and developing community area with some 51.5% of the Keysborough population speaking languages other than English, with 23% of this percentage having limited English Proficiency. These factors contribute to this Brigades ability to recruit and support members from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

A partnership between CFA, the Brigade and the Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues will be a valuable benefit to the program to support the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse youth.

What are the benefits to you in joining the JVDP Program?

As a Junior Members of the Keysborough Fire Brigade you will be provided with the following:-

• Uniform at no cost that includes overalls, cap and polo shirt;
• Training in First Aid at no cost;
• Activities in the following areas:-
  • Risk Management
  • Social Activities
  • Community Service
  • CFA Activities
  • Fundraising Activities
  • Excursions
  • Practical Skills
  • Transition to Senior Membership