United Kingdom:
IVS-GB: Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home
Kamp Kodu
GB-IVS L14.1
Başlangıç - Bitiş Tarihi
01.09.2026 /
31.08.2027
Toplam Kontenjan
3
Boş Kontenjan
2
1
Yaş
18 - 99
Ekstra Ücret
Yok
Kamp Temaları
ANIMAGRENVI
Organizasyon
IVS Great Britain
Kuruluş
İş Tanımı
Volunteers will join the land team at Sunfield Garden School and Children’s Home and take part in a wide range of practical, outdoor tasks that support the daily life of the school and the wellbeing of its children. Work is varied and seasonal, offering a balanced mix of routine care and longer-term land development projects.
Typical activities include;
- Garden work in our market garden and growing areas, such as planting, weeding, mulching, composting, and harvesting.
- Care of our animals (cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and hens), including feeding, bedding, and general maintenance of enclosures, always under the guidance of experienced staff.
- General estate work including tree planting, orchard work, and habitat management are regular features of the role, alongside tasks such as fencing, path maintenance, and caring for shared outdoor spaces.
The work is carried out within a biodynamic framework, emphasising observation, care, and working with natural rhythms. Volunteers are supported to learn new skills and to understand the wider purpose of the work within an educational and therapeutic setting. Tasks are adapted to individual abilities, and clear instruction and supervision are always provided.
Volunteers will work alongside experienced practitioners, the teaching staff and children but will not have direct responsibility for the children. Their main work is to support the day to day running of the school farm and role model steady consistent attentive work for the children. Volunteers will also have regular opportunities to engage in craft work with skilled practitioners.
Konaklama ve Yemek
All volunteers have a private bedroom in a shared house used only by volunteers. During term time, an organic/biodynamic lunch is provided in the school dining room with staff and learners. You will have domestic facilities in the house to prepare breakfast and evening meals, as well as lunches outside of term time.
· We provide £250 monthly allowance towards living costs (you may be asked to provide receipts for all expenditure)
· Outside of term time, we provide £2.50 per day lunch contribution for weekdays worked (equivalent to £125 per year).
· We will provide £60 allowance for PPE (personal protective equipment – i.e. a contribution towards boots / waterproof outer wear)
· There is also a travel allowance of £15 per week
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
Sunfield is located in Clent, a small village bordered by a large country park with large urban areas quite nearby. Within the village, you will find several cafes, pubs, and restaurants. The nearest towns, Stourbridge, is 4.5 miles (7km) away.
In your free time, you can enjoy:
• Outdoor Activities: Excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the surrounding countryside adjacent to Sunfield. To the west, the landscape becomes very rural, offering easy access to the hills of Shropshire and Mid Wales.
• City Access: Regular train services run to Worcester and Birmingham. Birmingham is just 30 minutes away by train and serves as a major hub, with London accessible in about 2.5 hours.
Getting Around
• Buses: There is an hourly service from the village in the daytime (except Sundays) which goes between the local towns Stourbridge and Bromsgrove.
• Trains: The local train station (Hagley) is a 10-minute cycle or a 30-to-40-minute walk from the school.
• Taxis: there are several taxi firms nearby plus Ubers are quite readily available.
• Bicycles: We can provide basic bicycles for your use.
• Cars: If you choose to bring or purchase a car, parking is available at the volunteer accommodation.