Volunteers at Barretstown are known 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!
All our programmes are directed by a very experienced team. A range of fun, challenging, and exciting activities are on offer such as archery, canoeing, horse riding, and drama which are designed to a ...
The commitment as a volunteer Cara at camp ranges from 3/4 days for our family and bereavement weekends to 4 to 9 days for our children and teen camps. Our camp calendar outlines all our camps for the year and the commitment required.
Volunteering at camp is residential and you must commit to the full session. Food, accommodation and transportation to and from the airport are provided.
Training is provided for all volunteers. Spring and Autumn volunteers based in Ireland attend a training session prior to camp. Summer volunteers are trained as part of your summer session. Oversees volunteers will receive training on arrival at camp.
Find out what a typical day at camp looks like. From grooving for your food to cottage time this is what a typical day at Barretstown looks like.
Watch this short video to see the impact that Barretstown has had.
Why not get in touch with our recruitment team, Suellen and Tanya who look after our volunteers at Barretstown. You can reach them by phone, or click the button below to email.
(Suellen - 045 863135)
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