Information for Staff

Spring Bank Camp cannot operate without the hard work of the enthusiastic and dedicated team of volunteer staff members who do everything from ensuring that participants are safe while abseiling to re-filling the toilet rolls.

The minimum age to apply for a staff role is 14yrs. Details of the roles available are below. If you have any questions about any of the staff roles here, please contact staff admin or the team manager for the team you are interested in applying for.

Staff Fees

Camp Fee: £5.00
Staff Catering Fee: £30.00
This is for the central catering facility at camp. This is an optional add-on for your staff booking. You are of course welcome to make your own catering arrangements for the weekend.

The central camp staff at Spring Bank are identifiable by their bright red t-shirts and orange neckers. If you require t-shirt(s), or you want one of the orange neckers for your own...
T-Shirts: £10.00
Neckers: £7.50

Important Dates

Bookings Open: 11/01/2024
Fees Due: 14 days after submitting your booking

Visitors

Visitor access to Spring Bank Camp is restricted. If there are specific people who need to come to visit you during the camp for particular reasons, please let us know.

Available Roles

There are more than 300 staff roles at Spring Bank Camp... select a team from the dropdown menu to see what roles are available.

Archaeology Team

**PLEASE NOTE**

This role is only available to members of the Archaeology SASU.

Minimum Age: 14
Available Roles: 7
Deputy Team Manager
Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 3
General Activities Team Member

As a member of the activities team, you will be responsible for the safe running and supervision of a range of activities on a rotation basis over the weekend. This could include low ropes, assault course, water slide, inflatables, canoe roll, and large games.

This role is ideal for anybody over the age of 14, wanting to experience a variety of activities over the weekend. All necessary training will be given during the camp by competent activity leaders for each area.

Minimum Age: 14
Available Roles: 47
Go-Karts Team

**PLEASE NOTE**

This role is only available to members of the Go-Kart SASU.

If you are interested in joining the SASU, please contact the team directly (wendy@scoutgokarts.co.uk).

 

Minimum Age: 16
Available Roles: 18
Mountain Bike Team

**PLEASE NOTE**

This role is only available to members of the Derbyshire Scouts Mountain Biking SASU. If you are interested in joining the SASU, please contact them directly via the Derbyshire Scouts website (https://www.derbyshirescouts.org/activities/biking) or come and speak to a member of the team during camp.

Minimum Age: 16
Available Roles: 9
Team Leader - Air Rifle Shooting

This is an ideal role for someone who has experience delivering Air Rifle Sessions within Spikes Building at Drum hill and would like to now support the Spring Bank Camp by leading the team on this exciting and busy camp activity.

Anyone in this role with receive support and guidance on camp from the Drum Hill Air Rifle Shooting Team Leader.

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Leader - Archery

Looking to take on responsibility for an activity and lead a small team on a busy camp activity then this may be an ideal role for you.

Experience and permits (or training for permit) for delivering Archery is essential for this role. For a new volunteer to this role, guidance and support will be provided during the weekend from the Drum Hill Archery Team Leader.

If you would like to know a little more then please contact the Activities Manager for SASU Activities via the contact page on the website.

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Leader - Arts & Crafts

Craft Team Leader

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Leader - Circus Skills

Team Leader for Circus Skills

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Leader - Climbing & Abseiling

An exciting role for a Scout permitted and/or qualified (SPA) Climbing and Abseiling instructor to oversee and lead a team of up to 10 Instructors on Drum Hill's purpose built tower. All equipment and site induction will be provided by Drum Hill Activity Manager.

This is a great role ideal for someone who would like to develop their skills in leading a team of volunteers.

This role is open to all Scouting and Guiding members with the appropriate permits and/or NGB award.

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Leader - Crossbows

Team Leader for Crossbows

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Leader - Fencing

Team leader for Fencing Team

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Leader - Knife & Axe Skills
Do you have a passion for traditional scouting and guiding skills and are interested in leading a small team during a busy activity weekend - then this role would be ideal for you.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to lead a small team of people to deliver knife and axe skills at Spring Bank Camp. Some experience with this kind of activity is preferable, but a full safety briefing will be given by the Activity Manager.

 

For more information, please contact the Activity Manager.
Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Leader - Laser Clay

Team Leader for Laser Clay

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Leader - Pioneering

Team Leader for Pioneering Activity

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Leader - Quiet Zone
Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Leader - Tomahawks

Team Leader to run the Tomahawk Range for the weekend. Full Training will be given for this role, unless you have already completed the Tomahawk training course.

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Leader - Trek Carts

Trek Carts Team Leader

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Manager - Drum Hill Activities
Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Manager - Non Drum Hill Activities
Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Member - Air Rifle Shooting

This role is open to all Scouting and Guiding members. Experience is an advantage but not essential as any new volunteers to the activity will be invited join the Drum Hill Air Rifle shooting team to gain experience before camp.

For more information on this activity please contact the Camp Organiser.

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 10
Team Member - Arts & Crafts

The Arts & Crafts team run a number of different activities for the camp within the Craft Village. Team members will rotate around the different crafts on offer and be expected to help where needed within the Craft Village.

For this role, you will help to run activities and aid campers in creating their own arts and crafts. A flair for Arts and Crafts is helpful, however not mandatory! We'd love to welcome you to the team!

Minimum Age: 14
Available Roles: 15
Team Member - Circus Skills

Fancy sharing your own circus skills with young people or trying something new and exciting. The circus team is the place to be. A great drop in activity in the main Marquee for everyone to come and have a go at anything from Juggling and poi to riding a unicycle.

This is ideal for anyone who like to do something a bit different and enjoying teaching young people new skills in a fun environment.

All equipment is provided but if you have any special skills yourself feel free to bring these along and wow the campers.

Minimum Age: 14
Available Roles: 3
Team Member - Climbing & Abseiling

A great opportunity for those who would like to both learn new skills and develop their current climbing and abseiling instructing skills. This activity is a very popular over the weekend and sees hundreds of young people testing the nerve on the climbing wall or going down the 30ft Abseiling face. All instructors are rotad between the two activities over the weekend.

This role is open to all Scouting and Guiding members. Experience is great but not essential as a training day will be organised before the camp for any new people.

Minimum Age: 16
Available Roles: 9
Team Member - Crossbows

Team Member for Crossbows

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 4
Team Member - Fencing

**PLEASE NOTE**

Roles are preferentially given to members of the Fencing  SASU.

Minimum Age: 14
Available Roles: 3
Team Member - Knife & Axe Skills

We are looking for enthusiastic people to be part of a small team who will safely run the Knife and Axe skills activity for the weekend. Full safety briefing will be given by the Team Leader, but a bit of experience in this kind of activity would be preferable.

For more information, please contact the Activity Manager.

Minimum Age: 16
Available Roles: 10
Team Member - Pioneering

Team Member for Pioneering Activity

Minimum Age: 14
Available Roles: 4
Team Member - Quiet Zone
Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 2
Team Member - Tomahawks

Team Member for Tomahawk Activity

Minimum Age: 16
Available Roles: 5
Team Member - Trek Carts

Trek Carts Team Member

Minimum Age: 14
Available Roles: 3
Campsite Cafe

We are looking for a small, friendly team of people to run our Campsite Cafe.

Opening Hours
Sat: 09:30 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 16:30
Sun: 09:30 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 16:30
Mon: 09:30 - 12:00

The Campsite Cafe will be a welcoming area for Leaders and Staff to come and get a cuppa and a piece of cake throughout the weekend. Tea and Coffee will be provided for free to Leaders and Staff, with the option to purchase a piece of cake.

The cafe will also be the location for a few drop-in Q/A sessions for leaders and so will be a central point over the weekend.

If you would like further information, please contact the Camp Organiser.

Minimum Age: 14
Available Roles: 4
Social Media Team Member

The social media team will be a small team of two people working together to keep the Spring bank media up to date over the course of the event and shortly after. This year we want to extend our social media presence from Facebook to other platforms that the kids and parents are likely using. Over the event weekend the team members you will be responsible for going out around the site and capturing picture and video footage, a small amount of editing and then posting (or live broadcasting!) the media so that parents can track the event as it goes but then also kids can look back at it all post event.  

Minimum Age: 14
Available Roles: 2
Team Leader: Entertainments
Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Member: E&E

To be a member of the E&E team you will be required to bring bags of enthusiasm, energy and a hard working attitude as the team will be on the go from morning till dusk.

The team provide a range of games, stalls and on and off stage entertainment throughout the weekend, but it's not all about being on the stage or on a microphone, rather ensuring the young people enjoy the games and entertainment provided in a fun but safe manner. If you do have any talents, stage skills or stage experience please provided information about this in your application. 

Essential qualities include: teamwork, good communication skills, creativity and the ability to put a smile on peoples' faces no matter what.

In return for being part of this team we will provide you with the opportunity to be part of a friendly team, work with like minded people who have the opportunity to interact with the majority of campers throughout the weekend. Above all you must come with the attitude to have and bring fun.

Minimum Age: 14
Available Roles: 20
Team Member - Over 18

As a First Aid team member, you will be accountable for carrying out first aid treatment to both staff and participants. The cover is provided during the day activity and evening event sessions. The team is based out of a static location on site however dependant on the type of injury, you could be reporting anywhere around Drum Hill. All members of the team need to hold a qualification that is both Scout/Guide recognised and in date. You will also need to be comfortable enough to be able to coach and teach your skills to under 18 team members who are on the team.

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 4
Team Member - Under 18

As a First Aid under 18 team member, you will be required to assist in providing first aid treatment to both staff and participants. The role is created in the attempt to assist you in building both confidence and skills in providing first aid care to large scale events. As an under 18 staff member on camp you will only be required to provide cover during day activity sessions and then if desired you will be free to partake in the evening events put on by the sub camp team. The team is based out of a static location on site however dependant on the type of injury, you could be reporting anywhere around Drum Hill. All under 18 members of the team need to be able to provide evidence of receiving recent Scout/Guide first aid training. Be this part of DofE / YL training or other national recognised qualification.

Minimum Age: 14
Available Roles: 3
Team Member

The Reception Team is the public face of the Camp during the weekend. We are here to answer questions and queries, deal with lost property and register all arrivals and departures. We are especially busy at Group arrivals/check-in.  We work a flexible shift pattern over the weekend as Reception is open from 8.30am to 10.00pm. For this role, you need to have patience, be comfortable using a computer and be welcoming and polite at all times. Camp uniform (T-shirt and necker) must be worn when on duty.

Minimum Age: 16
Available Roles: 7
Shift Supervisor

Embark on a magical journey and become a member of the Spring Bank Camp Safety Team, where you'll play the role of an enchanting guardian of our extraordinary campsite. As a valued member of our mystical team, you'll have the opportunity to step into various roles, from handling arrivals, managing car parking, conducting site patrols, to orchestrating event management magic and many other forms of camp wizardry.

This is your chance to weave spells of safety and fun for our campers, contributing to the captivating experience that will be Spring Bank Camp 2024, where the magic never ends on Drum Hill! As a Team Supervisor, your role will involve the crucial responsibilities of overseeing and guiding the team throughout your shift, as well as promptly addressing any safety calls or situations that may emerge.

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 3
Team Member (16-18)

Embark on a magical journey and become a member of the Spring Bank Camp Safety Team, where you'll play the role of an enchanting guardian of our extraordinary campsite. As a valued member of our mystical team, you'll have the opportunity to step into various roles, from handling arrivals, managing car parking, conducting site patrols, to orchestrating event management magic and many other forms of camp wizardry.

This is your chance to weave spells of safety and fun for our campers, contributing to the captivating experience that will be Spring Bank Camp 2024, where the magic never ends on Drum Hill! 16-18 Team Members will patrol in trios, consisting of two young persons and an adult, to carry out their responsibilities. They will receive comprehensive training both prior to and during the event to prepare them for their roles.

Minimum Age: 16
Available Roles: 2
Team Member (Over 18)

Embark on a magical journey and become a member of the Spring Bank Camp Safety Team, where you'll play the role of an enchanting guardian of our extraordinary campsite. As a valued member of our mystical team, you'll have the opportunity to step into various roles, from handling arrivals, managing car parking, conducting site patrols, to orchestrating event management magic and many other forms of camp wizardry.

This is your chance to weave spells of safety and fun for our campers, contributing to the captivating experience that will be Spring Bank Camp 2024, where the magic never ends on Drum Hill!

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 19
Team Co-Ordinator - Site Services

The role of the Site Services Co-Ordinator is to support the Site Services manager and other Site Services positions in the service delivery for Spring Bank Camp. 

You will be responsible in conjunction with the Site Services manager for the allocation of general tasks to the majority of the Service Team during the event.

This will be via a rota which you will have prepared prior to the weekend in conjunction with the Site Services manager.

 

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Member - Site Services

The Site Services Team are responsible for all the infrastructure that relates to Spring Bank Camp and the Campsite as a whole.

We start some 2 days out from the camp getting things ready from electricity in the marquee to siting the temporary toilet blocks.

During the camp, we do a wide range of jobs from cleaning the toilets, helping the other teams get ready for the start of activities and of course clearing the rubbish up.

Although we do the "Mucky Jobs" the team normally has the most fun doing them.....
Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 15
Team Member - Under 18 Sub Camp

The U18 Sub Camp Team are there to look after any under 18s camping in the sub camp. Typically, they are camping without any leaders and so the U18 Sub Camp becomes a pseudo group for the weekend. You'll be helping to provide entertainments and activities for them, as well as help them out if they have issues over the weekend.

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 2
Team Leader - Staff Catering

Staff Catering Team Leader

Minimum Age: 18
Available Roles: 1
Team Member - Staff Catering
It is said that armies march on their stomachs... well the Spring Bank volunteer staff are no different! The Staff Catering function is a vital part of the camp, keeping around 150 of the volunteer staff fed and watered over the weekend.

 

Meals start on Friday evening and finish at lunch time on Monday.
Minimum Age: 16
Available Roles: 19

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