Volunteer at Calvert Trust Kielder

At Calvert Trust Kielder we rely upon the help and support of our volunteers. Whether you would like to come as a long term volunteer and live at the centre or you have a few hours spare each month and would simply like to lend a hand, there is something for everyone. Becoming a volunteer at Calvert Trust Kielder will allow you to contribute directly to the amazing work that we do and help to make our guests' stay as memorable and enjoyable as possible.

 

Volunteer Roles

There are many varied volunteer roles available including:

 

• Socialising with our guests
• Helping the activity team provide activities
• Helping the care team support our guests
• Maintenance work around the site
• Gardening around the site
• Domestic or kitchen work
• Fundraising in your local area
• Supporting the Fundraising Events team
• Customer service and admin 

Volunteer Open Days

If you are thinking about becoming a Calvert Trust Kielder volunteer our open days are an ideal opportunity to come and have a look around our site and talk to our volunteer coordinator about how you can help. Keep checking this page for Volunteer Open Days in 2012.

 

Long Term Volunteers

We also have many part-time volunteers who visit us on a regular basis to help out. They give their time for a few hours a week or month and every minute is a valuable resource to support us with our work.

 

Fundraising Events

Each year, our fundraising team organises a number of events including a charity ball and golf day. If you would like to help the team on the day, download and return the application form.

 

Download a Volunteer Application Form

 

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Calvert Trust Kielder has helped many people complete the residential section of The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Participants will live on site for 1 week and help out daily on activity provision and caring and supporting our guests. Your roles will include preparing activities, helping guests get ready and take part in activities, and generally socialising with guests in the centre. The cost for the week is £100 which covers all food and accommodation.

Read Rachael's Story

 

New for 2012 we are only offering places on 4 residential weeks during the year, the details of which are below.

Easter Week
Mon 2 - Fri 6 April	Application to be submitted by Monday 5 March
Summer Holiday's
Mon 23 - Fri 27 July	Application to be submitted by Monday 18 June
Mon 30 July - Fri 3 Aug	Application to be submitted by Monday 18 June
October Half Term
Mon 8 - Fri 12 Oct	Application to be submitted by Monday 3 September
Mon 29 Oct - Fri 2 Nov	Application to be submitted by Monday 3 September

 

Download a Duke of Edinburgh Placement Application Form

 

Work Placement

Calvert Trust Kielder can now offer placement opportunities for students.  We can provide placements for outdoor activity or care related degrees or diplomas for varying periods of time. Our first student is doing an outdoor related degree at university and is here working with the activity team for her placement year. Click here to read Amy’s story about her placement at Calvert Trust Kielder.

Read Amy's Story

Download a Work Placement Application Form

 

GAP Year Volunteers

At Calvert Trust Kielder we have many full time volunteers who are on a GAP year and many come to volunteer with us from overseas. Our GAP students generally work in all of our departments including activities, care and maintenance. We provide on site accommodation and food is also provided.

"Thank you so much for having me at Calvert Trust Kielder.  I hope I have been of significant help to the charity. I have loved volunteering here.  I have not only learnt many new skills, but also gained independence, confidence, life expereince and met such a variety of interesting people.  I hope to come back in the future and see how the place has changed and developed.  Thanks for an inspiring and unforgettable seven months."

Anna Talbot, GAP Year Volunteer 2011

 

Contact Us

If you are interested in volunteering at Calvert Trust Kielder in any way please download our application form and return it to Calvert Trust Kielder.  You can also contact our volunteer coordinator by email, volunteer@calvert-kielder.com or calling enquiries on 01434 250232.