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: £11.00
Neckers: £7.50
Important Dates
Bookings Open: 11/01/2026
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.
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 inflatables, water slide, assault course, frisbee golf, zorb football and many more.
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.
We recommend you bring your enthusiasm to help campers have the best weekend possible.
**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 (lincsgokarts@googlemail.com).
**PLEASE NOTE**
This role is only available to members of the Archaeology SASU.
Team Leader for Crossbows
Experience and permits (or training for permit) for delivering Crossbows is essential for this role.
Team Leader for Laser Clay
No previous experience needed, you will be given the relevant training at camp
**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.
Team Leader for Pioneering Activity
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.
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.
**PLEASE NOTE**
This role is only available to members of the Archaeology SASU.
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!
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 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.
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.
Team Member for Crossbows
Experience and permits (or training for permit) for delivering Crossbows is essential for this role.
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. To apply for this role you should have received the relevant training in this kind of activity from your Unit/Group ahead of camp.
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. To apply for this role you should have received the relevant training in this kind of activity from your Unit/Group ahead of camp.
**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.
Team Member for Pioneering Activity
Team Member for Tomahawk Activity. Ideally You will have attended an appropriate training course and have experience in delivering tomahawk throwing activities.
Trek Carts Team Member
This role is only available to members of the relevant SASU
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.
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. Â
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.Â
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.
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.Â
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.
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.
Become a member of the Spring Bank Camp Safety Team, where you'll play the role of guardian of our extraordinary campsite. As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to step into various roles, from handling arrivals, managing car parking, conducting site patrols, to orchestrating event management and many other tasks.
This is your chance to assist with the safety and fun for our campers, contributing to the captivating experience that will be Spring Bank Camp 2025l! 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.
Become a member of the Spring Bank Camp Safety Team, where you'll play the role of guardian of our extraordinary campsite. As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to step into various roles, from handling arrivals, managing car parking, conducting site patrols, to orchestrating event management and many other tasks.
This is your chance to assist with the safety and fun for our campers, contributing to the captivating experience that will be Spring Bank Camp 2025l! 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.
Become a member of the Spring Bank Camp Safety Team, where you'll play the role of guardian of our extraordinary campsite. As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to step into various roles, from handling arrivals, managing car parking, conducting site patrols, to orchestrating event management and many other tasks.
This is your chance to assist with the safety and fun for our campers, contributing to the captivating experience that will be Spring Bank Camp 2025l!
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.
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.