Applications are open all year round! Use the Apply Now buttons at the top of the page. Complete our application form online (paper copies can be available on request) A member of our team will contact you to arrange an interview or to confirm your camp dates for returning volunteers. New volunteers will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (paid for by Camp Jojo) You must complete two compulsory online training sessions. We will also contact referees you provided. If you have any questions, please contact our Volunteer Managers Essex - Paul Hocker: Paul@campjojo.org.uk Cumbria - Jo Money: jo@campjojo.org.uk *All volunteers need to commit to the whole weekend, to be on site from Friday morning for training until Sunday afternoon to clear up the site after families leave.

Adult volunteers have to be over 18. Young volunteers over the age of 14 can also apply but they must be accompanied by a family member who is over 18.

We welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability or a health condition, please contact our Volunteer Managers before you apply to discuss your accessibility requirements and how we can support you at Camp Jojo. Ivy Farm, Essex - Paul Hocker: Paul@campjojo.org.uk Nag’s Head Farm, Cumbria - Jo Money: jo@campjojo.org.uk *All volunteers need to commit to the whole weekend, to be on site from Friday morning for training until Sunday afternoon to clear up the site after families leave.

Camp Jojo provides volunteers with: All your meals for the duration of your camp - our catering team do a delicious cooked breakfast, buffet lunch, hot evening meal, plus tea and coffee at any time! Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements and we’ll be happy to provide a range of options. A Camp Jojo T-shirt which can be loaned for the duration of your camp. Alternatively, you are welcome to purchase one to keep. We are also able to cover travel expenses by prior agreement Online safety training A Volunteer Handbook, which contains lots of practical information and our policies, which you must read A tent if you are unable to provide your own An Introduction to Camp Jojo and our team A safe and fun environment!

A week before camp, your camp leader will contact you to introduce themselves, answer any last minute questions, and let you know which family you will be supporting, or what other role you might be doing. Please be aware that we may need you to be flexible in your role, as the need of families or other volunteers may change at short notice. As part of the team, you will work together and follow directions from camp leaders to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.*All volunteers need to commit to the whole weekend, to be on site from Friday morning for training until Sunday afternoon to clear up the site after families leave.Volunteer RolesFamily Support Volunteers: Providing dedicated support to the families that attend camp. This can include fetching and carrying, spending time with the children to give parents a break, joining in with activities, ensuring that the families have plenty to eat and drink and being on hand for any requests. Catering Volunteers: Supporting the catering lead to provide 3 hot meals a day, plus tea, coffee, cakes & snacks. Clearing up and restocking after each meal. Camp Maintenance Volunteers: Ensuring that the camp is set up and running well and that any unplanned issues are rectified quickly. Providing support around camp. Supporting with the set up and close of each camp. Activities Volunteers: Running activities for the duration of camp, such as sports, bushcraft, arts & crafts, pizza making etc. Therapy & Photography Volunteers: We also welcome those can volunteer with a specific skill that our families can benefit from, such as massage therapy, music therapy and photography.*For safety, all families and volunteers are asked to stay onsite for the duration of camp.

Yes! Volunteering at Camp Jojo can seem daunting, particularly if you don’t have any experience of working with children and young people with complex needs. You do not need to have formal experience, but previous experience supporting a family member or volunteering is welcomed. We provide training: Safeguarding Manual handling An introduction to camp All volunteers receive support from the camp leader First-time volunteers will be partnered with an experienced volunteer We also have volunteer WhatsApp groups for onsite coordination

All volunteers need a valid DBS check prior to attending camp. If you don’t have a DBS check, Camp JoJo will help you to apply and join the update service (renewed annually). This will be at no cost to you and will enable digital access to your DBS status. All volunteers are responsible to help us keep families, children and each other safe during camps. We have a number of Policies that we must all understand and follow to maintain a safe environment for everyone. For safety, all families and volunteers are asked to stay onsite for the duration of camp. For concerns or emergencies during camp, please direct these to your Camp Leader. *All volunteers need to commit to the whole weekend, to be on site from Friday morning for training until Sunday afternoon to clear up the site after families leave.

Yes - Our volunteers camp on site in their own tent or campervan We can provide tents for a limited number of volunteers per camp, which includes: a camp bed sleeping bag (if needed) What you need to bring Towels Toiletries Weather appropriate footwear & clothing Torch

Prepare for all weathers! We advise that you check the weather before you arrive at camp and pack accordingly. Cold weather - It can get cold at night, so please feel free to bring your own duvets, pillows, hot water bottles or extras for warmth and comfort. Wet Weather - If it is due to rain please pack waterproofs, wellie boots, and plenty of clothes – as we do not provide these. We will adjust the itinerary to keep you as warm and dry as possible. We will also supply warm drinks and hot water bottles. Hot Weather - If it is due to be hot and sunny, please pack sun cream, hats and other items you may need. We will provide shade where we can. Insects - Being outside in the summer months means that there will be mosquitos and insects that bite. Please bring repellent and/or something to ease bite stings. Lost Property - Unfortunately, we do not have the facilities to store lost property indefinitely so anything left behind will be kept until 30 days after the last camp. Volunteer Uniform - All Camp Jojo volunteers wear a light blue Camp Jojo T-shirt and/or hoody. These are available to buy or borrow. Comfortable clothes, waterproofs and weather appropriate layers is all you will need to pack clothes-wise. Additional items: We also encourage our volunteers to join the families swimming in the sea. This is not compulsory, but you may wish to pack some appropriate swimwear. *Please note there is no internet available onsite *All volunteers need to commit to the whole weekend, to be on site from Friday morning for training until Sunday afternoon to clear up the site after families leave.

IVY FARM - Ivy Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8US - Travel Information NAGS HEAD FARM - Hoff, Appleby‑in‑Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TD - Travel Information