Outdoor Camp Volunteer
Support activity instructors, spend your days in the fresh air, and make a genuine difference to young people's lives through an outdoor camp volunteer placement abroad.
What Outdoor Camp Volunteering is Like
Outdoor camp volunteer placements give you the chance to spend your days outside, working alongside young people in one of the most active and social gap year experiences you can have. If you love fresh air, adventure and being part of a team, this is the placement for you.
Your role will typically include assisting with activity sessions such as archery, canoeing, climbing, swimming, hiking and group games. You will also support the wider day to day life of the camp, helping with practical tasks that keep everything running smoothly. It is a unique mix of teamwork, responsibility and outdoor adventure.
What You'll Typically Do
Support activity instructors, encourage young people, and help create a positive camp environment.
Help instructors run activity sessions such as archery, canoeing, climbing, swimming, hiking and group games with children and young people.
Support young people during activities, helping them build confidence, teamwork and a sense of adventure that stays with them long after camp ends.
Support the Day-to-Day Running of the Camp
Assist with practical tasks such as equipment preparation, maintenance and cleaning that help keep the camp running smoothly. Every role matters here.
Where You Can Volunteer at Outdoor Camps
Outdoor camp volunteer placements are available in four destinations, each offering a completely different landscape and experience.
Forests, lakes and classic British camps. From kayaking in the countryside to high ropes in woodland settings, the UK offers outdoor camp placements in some genuinely stunning surroundings.
Vast forests, open skies and wilderness unlike anywhere else. Canadian outdoor camp placements put you right in the heart of nature, with long summer days and a social camp life that is hard to beat.
Sunshine, coastline and wide open spaces. Australian outdoor camp placements combine an active outdoor role with the chance to explore one of the world’s most exciting countries on your days off.
Mountains, lakes and some of the most dramatic scenery on earth. New Zealand outdoor camp placements are the perfect choice if you want genuine adventure as your backdrop every single day.
Is This the Right Placement for You?
An outdoor camp volunteer placement could be perfect if you:
- enjoy working with young people
- love being active and spending time outdoors
- are enthusiastic about adventure and teamwork
- are happy helping with practical tasks around camp
Support & Safety
All outdoor camp volunteer placements are carefully vetted and supported by our team. You will receive preparation before you arrive, clear guidance throughout your placement, and ongoing support from local coordinators. For volunteers and their families, that peace of mind is built into every placement we offer.
