Camp Kernow : Environmental Adventure Camp with Children in Cornwall

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About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Camp Kernow is a not-for-profit organisation which operates an award winning and innovative off-grid environmental adventure camp reconnecting children with nature and inspiring sustainability through summer camp experiences. We're seeking volunteers to join the team as Environmental Adventure Leaders supporting children in a residential summer camp programme which engages them with nature, traditional crafts, environmental issues and adventurous outdoor activities.

💼 What the programme involves

The work is varied and interesting and we strive to give volunteers a rich experience: -supporting children during activities providing supervision, 1:1 support and encouragement -assisting instructors with the set up and delivery of activities -supervision of children during free time -pastoral care of children - meeting their emotional needs if they are feeling homesick or anxious or experiencing any issues with their peers -harvesting ingredients from camp's garden with children and helping them prepare meals in the field kitchen -supporting the team with day to day maintenance and cleaning tasks -depending on your confidence and experience you may be able to deliver elements of the activity programme You'll work 5 days a week on a 6 hour shift, usually beginning at around 6:30am, 12:30pm or 5.30pm.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation: Accommodation is heavy duty canvas bell tents. You would usually share with 1 other volunteer (same sex). Camp beds are provided. Food and cooking arrangements: During the school camp period (mid May to mid July) you can enjoy three delicious meals a day Monday to Friday. At the weekend which are your days off you can help yourself to breakfast and lunch from the camp kitchen. On Saturday and Sunday night volunteers usually cook together and it’s a nice opportunity to have a cultural cuisine exchange! A food kitty is provided. During the summer holiday camp period (mid July to 21st August) you can enjoy three delicious meals a day Sunday to Thursday. On Friday we provide breakfast and lunch while dinner can be prepared independently by volunteers with the help of a food kitty to purchase ingredients. On Saturday’s which are a free day for all you can help yourself to breakfast and lunch from the camp kitchen. As people are usually off exploring we don’t provide dinner on Saturday night though if you are around you are welcome to use the camp kitchen.

📍 About the location

LOCATION: Truro, Cornwall. LEISURE: Truro City Centre has everything you will need - great transport links, many shops, cafes and restaurants and all the other facilities you may require such as banks, post office etc.

⚠️ Requirements

HOSTING FEE: For IVS/VAP to run a programme of voluntary work projects in Britain we need to ask all volunteers participating in our projects to pay a hosting fee of £95 GBP. The fee should be paid in advance at this link in our website: https://ivsgb.org/fee-for-short-term-uk/ IMPORTANT: Please note that volunteers will only receive a final confirmation of their placement after we have received notice of the payment of this fee. NB: All foreign nationals travelling to the UK need to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). You cannot enter the UK without it. Please check the following link on how to apply for it: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta

ℹ️ Additional information

Volunteers will be interviewed online by the camp director in order to assess if they are suitable to join the project. Interest in environmental issues and sustainability; previous experience working with children or interest in gaining experience; someone who enjoys being outdoors and active. What we value most in team members is a positive attitude, enthusiasm and the ability to work well with and inspire others. You also need to be comfortable with camping and simple sanitation - compost toilets, outdoor (hot) showers. Please be aware that the Cornish summertime can be unpredictable and we operate in all weathers!

Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.

📷 Project photos

Camp Kernow : Environmental Adventure Camp with Children in Cornwall

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📅 Available sessions

GB-IVS 7.25

14/07/2026 → 07/08/2026

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16/05/2026 → 05/06/2026

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GB-IVS 7.24

06/06/2026 → 03/07/2026

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GB-IVS 7.26

08/08/2026 at 00:00 → 21/08/2026 at 00:00

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

95.00 GBP ≈ 114 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Truro, UK

GREAT BRITAIN

🌍 Location info

Local currency

United Kingdom Pound (GBP / £)

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.195652 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Greenwich Mean Time

Local time: 21:40 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English