The Sturts community at work on the farm

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Your support makes this possible.

Whether it's a donation, a year volunteering, or simply spreading the word — there's a way for everyone to be part of what we're building.

Volunteers and vocational workers at Sturts Community Trust

Volunteer service

We need good people.

We need good people to help us achieve our vision and provide the support our Companions need. We have both local employed staff and live-in volunteers and gap year students supporting us.

If you'd like to get involved and explore options for working with us in adult social care, we'd love to hear from you.

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Gap year volunteering

Come and be part of something.

If you are looking for a year's experience, we may be the place for you.

What the placement involves

We offer one-year placements in a variety of community and social enterprise settings — life-sharing and supporting adults with learning difficulties. Co-workers especially support the Camphill co-housing initiative, which requires an interest and enthusiasm for community building.

Participation in co-housing encompasses citizenship opportunities — becoming part of working groups responsible for the care and management of the community, including preparing and contributing to festivals. We welcome those with artistic, musical, and dramatic gifts.

You'll complete the national Care Certificate and be further supported in our programmes of Preparation for Life and Reflection on Life.

What we provide

Accommodation

Life-sharing with our Companions either on our farm or in a co-housing community in the local village.

Food & living costs

All meals and living costs covered throughout your placement.

Pocket money

A weekly pocket money allowance so you can fully participate in community life.

Qualifications

National Care Certificate and our own learning programmes.