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Camp Team Mate

Over the Wall

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Camp Teammate 

Teammates help create a fun, safe and supportive environment for children with health challenges and their siblings to try new things, have amazing impactful experiences, build confidence and time for reflection on all their achievements. Our brilliant volunteers support campers in a wide range of activities, including archery, climbing, arts and crafts, discovery, sports and games and helping them to reflect on what they have achieved in evening Cabin Chats.

You will be part of a team of other incredible volunteers and will need a sense of fun with an energetic, enthusiastic and positive approach. If you are looking for an amazing and rewarding experience where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives, whilst developing your skills in communication, team work and creativity, then apply to be a Teammate now!

Camp is five days long and you will be required to arrive one day early for training. We will give you all the necessary training and support and provide your accommodation and food for the duration of camp.   

There is plenty of parking on site and we provide a pick up from the local train station, Bournemouth Station.

If you want to do something incredible, have fun and help create great memories for campers and meet like minded amazing people, apply today!

Art & Design,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Entertainment,Youth Work,Events & Stewarding,Music,Sport & Coaching,Support Work,General & Helping

We are looking for people with a diverse range of skills. Above all we value enthusiasm, a sense of fun and a genuine desire to empower children and young adults with serious health challenges. We are looking for volunteers who:- No formal qualifications required Are positive and supportive. Are energetic and enthusiastic. Possess excellent communications skills. Can work effectively as part of a team. Are reliable and dependable. Have a sense of fun!

Develop your skills in leadership, communication, management, activities, and events. Our residential camps are jam packed with incredibly fun activities, we provide references, full accommodation, transport to and from camp, t-shirts, and 3 full meals a day! You will be invaluable in providing kids & young people with illness and disability with an exciting and fun packed week of activities outside of the hospital setting. You'll help make kids be like kids again and have lasting memories and friends, exploring the magic of Over the Wall!

South Camps - Bryanston School, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PX - April 7-12th (Health Challenge and Siblings), 12th-14th (Family Camp) Midlands camps - Whitemoor Lakes, Litchfield, Staffordshire -17-19th May (Family Camp), 5-9th August (Health Challenge and Siblings Camp 1), 12-16th August (Health Challenge and Siblings Camp 2) Scotland Camps - Strathallen School, Perth, Perthshire, PH2 9EG - 5-7th July (Family Camp), 8-12th July (HC and Sibs)

Further location details may be provided below.

Toby Matthews

South Camps - Bryanston School, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PX - April 7-12th, 12th-14th Midlands camps - Whitemoor Lakes, Litchfield, Staffordshire -17-19th May, 5-9th August, 12-16th August Scotland Camps - Strathallen School, Perth, Perthshire, PH2 9EG - 5-7th July, 8-12th July

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Whilst we encourage lift sharing, we recognise this isn't possible for everyone, so we offer a free shuttle service from the nearest train station (Salisbury, Perth, Lichfield) to the camp itself. alternatively, please be welcome to drive if you are able to, there is plenty of parking on site!

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Our camps are designed around accessibility, which of course extends to staff and volunteers too. We ensure that all activities are available and inclusive to people of all abilities, and we have a team of clinical volunteers who are able to support medical requirements throughout camp.

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