Join our Team

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At Abernethy, we believe that shared adventures in the outdoors create incomparable opportunities to transform lives. As well as creating excellent adventures, we cultivate connected communities. As we live these adventures with our guests, we thrive on seeing young and old face new challenges, overcome fears, and learn more about who they are. The team at Abernethy are all Christians, and, we serve, love and learn from others regardless of their beliefs. Our faith fuels our belief that each and every person is unique and valuable. Our guests are welcomed and listened to by a team who go above and beyond to deliver excellent quality for all.

If you might be interested in one of the many roles we have available at either Abernethy Barcaple, Abernethy Nethy Bridge or Abernethy Kilmalieu, we’d love to hear from you.

Abernethy Academy

(6-month Gap Year Programme)

Are you keen to serve in a Christian community? Join us for 6 months- serve on our hospitality team, grow in faith whilst living in Christian community and adventuring in the Cairngorms!

Anyone applying for the Academy programme that would need a visa to come to the UK must be 18+ years old.

Abernethy Gap Year

( 1 year, Gap Year Programme)

Are you keen to take some time out, learn new skills and live as part of a Christian community? Join us at Barcaple, Dumfries & Galloway, for a year you won’t forget. Serve as part of our hospitality team, build life skills, friendships and grow in your faith.

Overseas applicants requiring a visa must be 18+ years old.

SUMMER STAFF

Make the most of the long days of summer – join our team in July and August and help with our Summer Camps. We’re looking for Activity Group Leaders; house, kitchen and maintenance staff. So apply now for a special summer experience! Overseas applicants must be 18 and over to apply.

Most of our roles will have a 3.5-week minimum commitment and will start on either of the two following dates –

Arriving on 3^rd July to start on 4^th July

Arriving on 17^th July to start on 18^th July

We also have some other options to volunteer for 1 – 2 weeks, and some short-term team member positions for those wanting to stay for over two months.

Please contact nethybridge@abernethy.org.uk if you have any questions.

International Volunteers

International Volunteers come to Abernethy to join us in our vision and to enjoy a year out in another culture, gaining valuable work experience and skills. As volunteers, they carry out house, kitchen, maintenance, or instruction roles which are vital to the running of our centres. As well as looking after our centres and guests, they help run activities for children and young people, and they also have the opportunity to share their faith with our guests.

All international volunteers must be 18+ years old.

“The food throughout the weekend was exceptional. I'm gluten/dairy free and the provision was the best I've ever had.”
Rooted for Women attendee
“From the start of my Gap Year I felt integrated and welcomed. The staff were so patient with me and I could ask any question without feeling like I didn’t know enough!”
Gap Year student
“This is the best holiday I have ever had with my daughter. We have laughed and cried for all the right reasons."
Church camp attendee
"Wow. What an amazing week with so much thought & care behind it! Blown away by the staff."
Family on Summer family week
"My staff team considered it the best residential we have run with S6. We found the Abernethy staff welcoming, helpful, positive and professional."
Head teacher on a school residential
“My parents were so shocked about everything I told them. You helped me to fear nothing.”
P7 Pupil from a school residential
“Adventure Plus is absolutely amazing, it's definitely the highlight of my year.”
Guest, Abernethy Adventure Plus week
"The role models that the leaders here provide for the children are absolutely fantastic and it's a real joy to see that!”
Parent at Abernethy Nethy Bridge Family Week