Bandaguish outdoor centre volunteers/student placement

At the Badaguish activity centre in Scotland, volunteers will work under the supervision of centre staff with our own respite care activity holidays for children and adults with mainly mental/multiple handicap. The work will involve helping in all aspects of the camp, ie direct care, activities on and off site, general upkeep of centre facilities, domestic duties, (cooking, cleaning, laundry etc.).

Duration

At least 1 week

Costs

Variable (see key info)

Key Information

  • Accommodation provided in caravans
  • £30 a week pocket money
  • working 5 days a week (2 days free for activities)
  • Duration: 1-4 weeks (short term), 4 weeks + (long term)
  • Many activities available such as Climbing, Mountain biking, Canoeing etc.

Roles and advantages

If you have a love for the outdoors, then you can work in a place of outstanding natural beauty at the same time as gaining experience in:

  • Working with disabled people
  • Social care
  • Working with children