Volunteers at Barretstown are affectionately known as Caras—the Irish word for friend. As a Cara, you’ll play a crucial role in making each child’s experience at camp truly magical.
As a Cara, you’ll be more than just a volunteer; you’ll be a mentor, a supporter, and a friend.
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You’ll be there to motivate and encourage each child to participate in all camp activities, ensuring they feel confident and included.
While fun is at the heart of everything we do, safety is paramount. You’ll help maintain a safe environment, supervising the children closely to ensure their well-being.
Most importantly, you’ll help children rediscover the joys of childhood. Through your enthusiasm and care, you’ll create an atmosphere of fun and laughter that helps them forget their worries and just be kids again.
All our programmes are directed by a very experienced team. A range of fun, challenging, and exciting activities are on offer such as archery, canoeing, horse riding, and drama ...
The commitment as a volunteer Cara at camp ranges from 3/4 days for our family and bereavement weekends to 4 to 9 days for our children and teen camps. Our camp calendar outlines all our camps for the year and the commitment required.
Volunteering at camp is residential and you must commit to the full session. Food, accommodation and transportation to and from the airport are provided.
Training is provided for all volunteers. Spring and Autumn volunteers based in Ireland attend a training session prior to camp. Summer volunteers are trained as part of your summer session. Oversees volunteers will receive training on arrival at camp.
Find out what a typical day at camp looks like. From grooving for your food to cottage time this is what a typical day at Barretstown looks like.
Watch this short video to see the impact that Barretstown has had.
Why not get in touch with our recruitment team, Suellen and Tanya who look after our volunteers at Barretstown. You can reach them by phone, or click the button below to email.
(Suellen - 045 863135)
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