Summer Camp - Campsite Build Volunteers

Summer Camp - Campsite Build Volunteers

Event · 31 Jul, 09:00 – 2 Aug, 12:00
The Paddock, Top Common, East Runton, Cromer NR27 9PR, UK
Youth workOutdoorsConstruction
Children & youthSport & recreationWellbeing
3 Good health and well-being

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Summary

Volunteer to build our campsite for the summer camps . Put up tents, gazebos, kitchen and washing areas, unload our lorry, prep other camping items.

Detailed description

Are you..

  • Hands-on and like to get stuck in with practical activities?
  • Eager to make a difference to others but unable to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity?

If so, we need you on our camp build crew.


What you will be doing

  • Unloading the lorry with our equipment; raising marquees, camping areas; prepping equipment like lanterns and torches etc;
  • other tasks that ensure the campsite is safe and welcoming before the campers arrival.


There is the option to camp overnight, with camping equipment provided if you can assist for more than one day. Transport expenses, food and drink will be provided. We will be leaving the site before any campers arrive.


We will have a large list of tasks to complete but in a laid back environment while enjoying being outdoors and the camping experience. We'll also enjoy a large campfire in the evenings (weather permitting!), and food and drink will be provided.


Skills

Can do attitude, and you must be comfortable with physical activities including lifting and carrying in a field environment, with porta-loo facilities.

Enjoy being outdoors and camping.

Enjoy practical work, organising and sorting.


Benefit to you

Confidence with campsite equipment, construction and camping.

Satisfaction from a hard day of physical activity outdoors knowing it will make it possible for children to have a holiday they wouldn't otherwise get.

Enjoy a large campfire and other camp activities in a private camping environment by beautiful Cromer.

Meeting others and working as part of a team to complete a list of tasks.


How you will benefit others:

The children benefit from a fun week out of London, enjoying the outdoor camping experience and attending a variety of activities local to Norfolk. For many this is both their first time away from home as well as camping, so your role is essential to ensuring this is a comfortable, safe and welcoming environment for them to stay in, and ensuring the camp staff have everything they need to run a fun and successful camp. 

You will also be contributing to a week of downtime for many of the households; for some caregivers this will be their first week having time out of caregiving.


What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs

Getting there

Specific location and details of how to access the field will be provided closer to the date of the activity..
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About CHAOS

CHAOS provide free summer holiday camps to children who are referred from their school, and who would not otherwise be receiving a holiday that year. The charity has been running for 49 years, giving holidays to over 2,000 children.

Our camp staff are unpaid volunteers, and a typical week's activities will include team games in our field, trips to the beach and seaside towns, exploration treks, trips to the circus and roller disco plus paddling in the sea or swimming in the local pool.