Newton Dee Community is one of 11 centres established in England and Scotland by the Camphill Village Trust to provide home life, meaningful work, opportunities for personal growth, friendship, social interaction, education, training and cultural and spiritual inspiration for adults with learning disabilities and other special needs.
Helping out whenever needed in houses, workshops, farms and gardens. Co-workers work to enable those with special needs to fulfill their potential. That means providing support at home, at work in our gardens, farms and craft work-shops, and by involvement in our social, cultural and educational activities. The work is not simply care. The individuals with special needs who live in our Community are able to do much for themselves. The role of co-workers is as enablers. Co-workers create an environment that helps those with special needs to accomplish much in their lives, which might otherwise be difficult or impossible. One day off per week, 21 days holidays if staying for one year.
Training offered: first aid, moving and handling, first year foundation course.
Age Limit: 18-40 years old.
Somebody who would be willing to involve themselves with all aspects of life. Willingness to learn, openness to other spiritual ways. Should speak English well enough to hold a conversation.
Food: All food is provided by the community. We grow much of our own food on our bio-dynamic farms. We are happy to support most dietary requirements, but please remember that you may be asked to cook for others who may not share your dietary needs.
Accommodation: You will always have your own private room.
£175 GBP per month
You will need to apply for a Temporary Work (Charity Work) Visa, Please be aware that this has replaced the Tier 5 Charity Work Visa. The application fee for this Visa is £298 and you can stay up for 12 months. To apply for this Visa you will need a Certificate of Sponsorship which will be provided by IVS at a cost of £25.
As part of your Temporary Work (Charity Worker) visa you’ll need to pay a Immigration Health Surcharge which costs £1,035 if you’re staying for more than 6 months. You will also need to register with the local Medical Practice upon arrival.
We start accepting applications for 2025 in January 2025.
Most volunteers arrive in early August/September, as the 2024 intake come to the end of their voluntary service, and we give priority to applicants who wish to stay the full 12 months with us.
- Find a project that interests you in our Open Projects
- Find your local organisation in your country of residence using our branch locator
- Get in touch with them with details about the project(s) you want to apply to. They will become your sending organisation.
- Any issues? Contact us!
