Introduction for Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering to come on a Camp?

You need energy, ideas, imagination, the ability to get on with the children as well as the other volunteers. You may have individual skills (eg. you could be a good swimmer, play the guitar or be good at art).

You will be expected to carry responsibility and, whilst there is a Camp leader who plans the overall pattern of the day, there is plenty of room for flexibility and all the volunteers have a big say in what takes place during the week.

It is up to each volunteer to cope with any unexpected situations that may arise for example, the girl who has lost her purse or the boy who wants to go swimming but has no trunks.

The volunteers work very hard, but we also have a good social life. You must be able to impose the self-discipline to ensure you do not run out of steam before the end of the Camp.

Each volunteer who applies for a Camp must attend the volunteer training day, which is held on a Sunday at the end of June. You will be taught some of the basic skills needed to successfully and safely look after the children. You will also have the opportunity to meet the other members of your Camp as well as discuss the plan for the week with the Camp leader.