Support for a not-for-profit children's environmental education camp outside Truro, Cornwall, UK

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  Description

  This is a not-for-profit organisation which operates an award winning and innovative off-grid environmental adventure camp reconnecting children with nature and inspiring sustainability through summer camp experiences. The camp exists off-grid with it's own borehole, solar energy, compost loos, reedbeds and a food garden.
  
  We host summer camps for children aged 8 to 14 who enjoy a packed programme of activities including kayaking, wild food foraging, forging, green woodworking and animal tracking. Activities take place within two hundred acres of woodland, streams, hedgerows, lakes and organic farmland which we are fortunate to be surrounded by.
  
  We're seeking volunteers to join the team as Environmental Adventure Leaders supporting children in a residential summer camp programme which engages them with nature, traditional crafts, environmental issues and adventurous outdoor activities.
  
  We’re looking for people who are full of enthusiastic, energetic and have a sense of fun to help enrich the experience of children staying here, supporting them as they participate in the summer camp programme.
  
  You’ll live off-grid, learn new outdoor skills from experienced practitioners, develop a deeper understanding of sustainability through hands-on experience, meet like minded people and gain confidence working with children in an outdoor setting.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  *Learn new skills from experienced instructors in Bushcraft, wild food foraging, green woodworking, forging and much more
  *Gain experience and confidence working with children in the outdoors.
  *Live off grid in yurts & tipis on a beautiful woodland estate in the heart of Cornwall.
  *Support children in activities and enrich their summer camp experience.
  *Meet like minded people who share your interests and be part of a great team.
  *Receive training, references and enhance your CV.
  *Volunteer your time with a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to reconnecting and engaging children with nature and inspiring them to live more sustainably.
  
  Above all, it’s fun, incredibly rewarding, rich in experience and an opportunity to engage with children and inspire them to take action towards a more sustainable future.

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  Registered non-profit

  This host is a registered CIC in the UK and is looking for help with their non-profit project. Please check directly with them if they can provide sponsorship. More info can be found here.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for Workawayers to assist with all aspects of camp life. Help is varied. You could find yourself accompanying children to the food garden to harvest ingredients for breakfast, assisting children with their cooking in the field kitchen, heading down to the forest to support children on a technical tree climbing mission or assisting the Blacksmith with a forging workshop. This is in addition to general camp maintenance and development e.g. tending to the food garden, cleaning and preparing materials for activities.
  
  As the role involves working directly with children we would need you would need to obtain your country's equivalent of a DBS e.g. in France it's called a certificate of good conduct - Bulletin No. 3. Two referees would also need to be provided.
  
  Any potential helpers from the UK would be required to undergo a DBS check to determine their suitability to work with children. We would initiate and meet the cost for this.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  We're currently learning Portuguese and English is our mother tongue. We usually have volunteers from different countries so there may be other language speakers here during your stay.
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  Accommodation

  Shared yurt, tipi or bell tent accommodation is provided. There is a communal volunteer space for down time and a camp kitchen. Meals are provided during your stay - except Saturdays which is a free day for the team.

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  What else ...

  We are situated just outside the city of Truro which is within walking distance (30mins). There is the opportunity to explore more of Cornwall independently or with other volunteers. On weekends we usually go to the beach, take the Canadian canoe out on the river, walk the coastal paths and generally enjoy all that Cornwall has to offer in the summer!
  
  We are located on a 200 acre farm with access to beautiful ancient woodland and the Truro, Fal and Tresillian Rivers- if you enjoy walking (or running!) there are a multitude of tracks to explore. We are also just 20 mins drive from the north coast where you will find some of the best surfing spots in the country.
  
  Cornwall is renowned for it's beautiful beaches, surf breaks and laidback lifestyle!

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  There is an off-grid cabin office with power and wifi available.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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