Become a Volunteer

Give the Gift of Time

Every hour you give means a baby is held, soothed, and loved. Join our Daybreak volunteer family and make a difference — one shift at a time.

Your Volunteer Journey Starts Here

STEP 1

Apply Online

Complete application form below and download documents

STEP 2

Submit Documents

Hand in Police clearance & Form 30 applications at Daybreak

STEP 3

Info Session

Meet Sandra and attend a booked orientation session

STEP 4

Get Approved

Sandra reviews your application. Once approved you receive a link to booking page

STEP 5

Start Volunteering

Book your volunteer shifts in our Volunteer Hub and meet our babies

What you’ll do

Small acts, enormous impact

Volunteering at Daybreak House doesn’t require special skills — just a warm heart and willing hands.

Hold & Comfort

Skin-to-skin contact and gentle holding are vital for tiny babies in our care.

Read & Sing

Talk, read, and sing to the babies — your voice is one of the most powerful gifts you can give.

Daily Care

Help with feeding and the small daily routines that make a house feel like a home.

Skills & Support

Offer your professional skills — admin, gardening, maintenance, or anything else that helps the team.

What you’ll need

Requirements for Volunteering

Because we care for vulnerable babies, all volunteers are required to complete the following. Under-18s are welcome — requirements differ by age.

All completed documents are handed in to Sandra at Daybreak House in person. Do not post or email them. Sandra will confirm receipt and let you know once your application is being processed.

Volunteer Application Form

Online — free

Complete the online application form on this page. Volunteers aged 14–17 must include parent or guardian details. Sandra will be in touch once your application has been reviewed.

SAPS Police Clearance

18+ only — R190

Complete the SAPS police clearance application form and pay the R190 fee. Take your printed proof of payment and your ID to your nearest police station to have your fingerprints captured on the SAPS 91(a) form — you can certify your ID copy there at the same time. Hand in the following to Sandra at Daybreak House: completed application form, SAPS 91(a) fingerprint document, proof of payment, and a certified copy of your ID.

Pay to: South African Police Service
Bank: ABSA
Account: 405 452 2787
Reference: PCC + your initials and surname

Form 30 — Child Protection Register

18+ only — R90

Complete the Form 30 application and pay the R90 fee. Once processed, hand your completed Form 30 in to Sandra at Daybreak House together with your police clearance documents.

Pay to: Starfish Projects NPO
Bank: FNB
Account: 62880660123
Branch: 210835
Reference: Your name and surname

Step 1 of 2 — Apply

Start Your Application

Fill in the form alongside and we’ll be in touch to confirm your documents and arrange an orientation with Sandra.

The shift booking calendar lives in our Volunteer Hub — a private page shared only with approved volunteers. Once Sandra approves your application you’ll receive the link and access instructions by email.

Volunteer Application

All fields marked * are required

Name

Surname

Date of Birth

ID Number

Profile Photo

Cell Number

Address

Parent / Guardian — Required for volunteers under 18

Parent or Guardian Name

Parent or Guardian Cell Number

Indemnity Agreement

I, the undersigned, hereby indemnify the Grové Schoombee Foundation NPC and Daybreak House for Vulnerable Babies, its directors, staff, and volunteers against any claims arising from my participation as a volunteer. I acknowledge that volunteering at Daybreak House involves interaction with vulnerable babies and I undertake to comply with all house rules, safeguarding policies, and instructions from staff at all times. I confirm that I am in good health and do not have any communicable illnesses. I understand that my personal information will be stored securely and used only for volunteer coordination purposes in accordance with POPIA.

I have read and agree to the terms of the indemnity agreement above

I understand that volunteering is subject to management approval and a valid police clearance if I am 18 or older

I consent to Daybreak House / Grové Schoombee Foundation NPC processing my personal information to respond to my enquiry, in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Step 2 of 2 — Documents

Submit Your Supporting Documents

After submitting your application above, download, complete and bring these documents to your orientation session. Both apply to volunteers aged 18 and older.

🔐 For Approved Volunteers

Ready to Book Your First Shift?

Once Sandra has reviewed your application and documents, you’ll receive an email with access to the Volunteer Hub — your private space to book shifts.

01

Sandra approves your application

02

You receive the Volunteer Hub password by email

03

🔒 Use the password you will receive via email to access the Volunteer Hub and book your shifts.