IVS-GB: Camphill Newton Dee

CODE: IVS-GB: Camphill Newton Dee

Project Description: Loch Arthur Camphill Community is a working Community which includes men and women with disabilities. There are 80 people in the Community, including families with children, men and women with special needs and local volunteers who join us for periods from a few weeks to several years. Work activities in Loch Arthur include farming (crops, dairy, beef, pigs and sheep), gardening, estate work, creamery, bakery, weaving workshop, woodwork and housework. We also have an award-winning Farm Shop and cafe that is very popular in the area and brings a lot of people from outside to the community.

Work Description: Volunteers help with many aspects of community life. That includes helping individuals with personal care, preparing meals, with leisure activities, but mainly being part in our workshops. In all work activities the volunteers work in a team including people with learning disabilities. The volunteers live in shared houses, together with long-term co-workers and their families, other volunteers and people with special needs.

Requirements: 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 and understand instructions. English lessons are on offer.

Accommodation and Food:

All volunteers have a room to themselves in a shared house. The volunteers take part in all meals within their house community and can make use of all facilities of the house incl. washing machine, internet etc.

All meals are provided by the Community. All dietary needs can be catered for as all meals are prepared freshly within the smaller house communities.

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland

Pocket Money (for a Volunteer):£175 GBP per month

Visa Info: 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.

Insurance: As part of your Temporary Work (Charity Worker) visa you’ll need to pay a Immigration Health Surcharge if you’re staying for more than 6 months (£1035 GBP valid for one year). You will also need to register with the local Medical Practice upon arrival.

Application Info: We start accepting applications for 2025 in January of next year. Most volunteers start in early August/September 2025. We give priority to applicants who wish to stay the full 12 months with us. Applicants need to complete a specific application form, please ask for a copy from IVS. Interviews will be held by Zoom. Cultural factor to be considered - anthroposophical background, the volunteer would require openness to experience this. If volunteer completes the full year their return air flight is refunded.

Additional Information: Volunteers have to be 18 years and older.