Each year we recruit around 30 young (and not so young!) live-in volunteers from the UK and around the world. Recent groups have included Danish, German, Brazilian, and Korean nationalities. Being a volunteer is demanding, but highly rewarding for those willing to engage in the work and to build strong relationships with our pupils and with each other. Our main intake of volunteers is in late August, for the start of the school year. We usually like people to commit to staying for 1 year, but we can sometimes be flexible. There are also options to stay longer to undertake training and to take on more responsibility.

If you have enthusiasm, energy, an interest in people, openness to working with children with learning disabilities, speak good English and feel like a real challenge then read on... We have compiled an information sheet to help prospective volunteers understand how we live and work together at the Sheiling School. The information sheet will tell you more about volunteering. It is important that you read the information very carefully before applying so you know what to expect!

Barbara Wootton, our volunteer appointment coordinator, will be able to answer any questions about immigration rules (for non-EU citizens), the types of checks we need to carry out on applicants, training opportunities and any other questions you have. Barbara can be contacted by e-mail: coworkers@sheilingschool.co.uk or telephone: 0044 (0)1425 482402 or fax: 0044 (0)1425 479536. More information about volunteering is available from the Camphill England and Wales website along with current volunteer vacancies.

If you wish to apply please complete the volunteer co-worker application form. You can either print it and send it to us by post, or send it by e-mail to Barbara.

Note: we are also always interested to hear from people who have previous experience of living and working in a Camphill community who might be interested in taking on a role in our school. Please contact Barbara Wootton directly to discuss possibilities. We are particularly keen to attract dynamic individuals who want to engage in developing the Sheiling.