Oxford Mencap

International volunteers work alongside UK staff and volunteers supporting those on the holidays. Each volunteer will be paired with one camper for the week, and will be responsible for: • Accompanying the campers on regular outings to theme parks, swimming, special events, pub trips or the cinema. • Joining in with activities on camp such as playing football, going swimming or just relaxing with some colouring books and a jigsaw. • Helping your camper with meals, bedtimes and personal care as needed. • Enjoying a chat around the campfire in the evenings. Volunteers also help run other aspects of camp such as cooking and cleaning, as many of the guests attending will not need full time support. Every evening there is an opportunity to talk about experiences in the day and prepare for the next day. Many of the guests at this project have been enjoying these holidays for several years and are likely to show the volunteers what to do! The first week is older adult week, which is quite a relaxed week. Many of the campers have been coming to adult week for years and are happy to show their volunteers how things work. This week is all about having a fun and interesting holiday. During the second and third weeks you’ll be helping with young adult week for people aged 18 – 25, then teen week for those aged 13 – 18. The camp and activities are similar to the first week, but you'll need a bit more energy! The weeks are about the campers becoming more independent. They appreciate spending time with friends their own age, going on trips, playing sports, having a go at new activities and getting ready for that all-important disco.