Apply to Volunteer with us!

Volunteers at Barretstown are know as Caras , the Irish word for friend. As a Cara you have a key role in supporting and encouraging each child to take part in all aspects of camp, while making sure they’re safe and supervised at all times. And most importantly you’ll help them have fun! This Autumn we will welcome families to camp from a Friday to Sunday with one children's camp in October.

We are currently seeking volunteers for our Autumn Camps.
The volunteer commitment is from 7pm Friday to 12noon Sunday for Family Camps (some camps vary slightly)
All camp dates and requirements are listed on the application form.

Prerequisites to volunteering at camp
- 19 Years or over
- You must be fully vaccinated
- Complete an Interview
- Complete Garda Vetting
- Complete Reference Checking
- Undergo antigen testing prior to arrival/on arrival at camp

Training

As a new volunteer you will be well supported at camp. You must commit to one virtual training session prior to your camp session. This will be held over zoom. Additional training is also provided onsite .
9th September (6pm - 8pm)
30th September (6pm - 8pm)
21st October (6pm - 8pm)

Barretstown has developed a detailed COVID-19 Policy and plan for the reopening of camp to ensure the safety and wellbeing of families, volunteers and staff.

To ensure that we have covered all aspects for the safe return to programmes, we have consulted, considered and implemented the following:
-HSE & Government guidelines.
-Our Occupational Health Provider Precision Health Recommendations.

-Volunteers must be fully vaccinated.
-You are asked to monitor your temperature for three days prior to your camp session.
-Complete a Covid-19 form prior to arrival confirming you are feeling well and have no symptoms of Covid-19.
-Complete an antigen test on arrival at camp.
- Training on all our Covid-19 protocols will be provided.