International Volunteer
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Our communities at Nethy Bridge and Barcaple are wonderful places to serve, live and develop. Vibrant and friendly teams, beautiful locations, great facilities and a meaningful mission make Abernethy Nethy Bridge and Barcaple very special places to be.
Details
International Volunteer | Abernethy Nethy Bridge/Barcaple
Full-time, live-in
Location: Abernethy Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH25 3ED or Aberenthy Barcaple, Dumfries and Galloway, DG7 2AP
Start Date: Immediate
This is a fantastic opportunity to live and volunteer in the Scottish countryside and be part of a Christian Community providing excellent hospitality and outdoor adventures.
The quality of our amazing grounds and buildings are a key part of the experience of our guests – and the skills, care and attention to detail that our team show in keeping the grounds and buildings looking great, working smoothly and meeting safety standards are central to this.
Food also plays a big role in the guest experience and you may be involved in cooking and serving our homemade meals, often serving over 100 people per day.
You will have the opportunity to get involved in the wider ministry of the Centre, including our evening sessions with kids, and ministry teams serving on one of our events weeks and weekends (e.g. playing music, organising games / sport, etc).
Good to know
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that they meet the eligibility requirements of the Charity Worker Visa before continuing the application process . We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us via the Temporary Worker – Charity worker visa route then please complete the International Volunteer application form below.
- More information on the Temporary Worker – Charity worker visa can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/temporary-worker-charity-worker-visa
- It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
- As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
Interested?
Please apply below.
For more information please email: recruitment@abernethy.org.uk
Who we are looking for
We are looking for committed Christians, with a heart for service, evangelism and Christian discipleship, who are keen to help us keep our amazing grounds and buildings in great shape.
To achieve this, you will have an eye for detail and a warm, friendly and collaborative approach. You will be adaptable in the face of changing plans and a good problem solver, work in a calm and efficient manner, enjoy working in an active job, and be willing to be flexible and go the extra mile.
Key roles
The international volunteer role will be fitted to the person applying. Tasks may include:
- To assist in the preparation and serving of food to guests and staff members.
- To carry out cleaning and maintenance duties to ensure that the Center is clean and tidy and can function correctly.
- To assist in carrying out planned maintenance tasks as is required on buildings and essential services. This may include painting and decorating, general repairs, development of the facilities, waste and pest control, cleaning vehicles and other jobs.
- To assist with unplanned issues as and when they arise. Occasionally this may be outside of “normal” working hours.
- To assist in servicing the grounds of the estate as they require it, ensuring that boundaries are maintained, lawns are cut and all areas are kept tidy and in good repair.
- Fully contribute to the spiritual life and ministry of the Centre.
Qualities, qualifications and experience
Essential qualities, qualifications and experience:
- Able to work well in a team, have good communication skills.
- Able to listen to tasks and then carry them out independently.
- Passionate about creating and maintaining high quality indoor and outdoor spaces
- Are motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrate initiative
- Able to work hard in a physical role
What we can offer you
- Living and volunteering as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
- Full-board single accommodation provided
- Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
- Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
- Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
- Opportunity for personal training and development
- Opportunity to explore Scotland with cheap accommodation at our other centres
- Weekly Team Fellowship evenings
- Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering
- Easy access to the local area including forests, mountains, rivers and coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!
Qualities, qualifications and experience
Essential qualities, qualifications and experience:
- Able to work well in a team, have good communication skills.
- Able to listen to tasks and then carry them out independently.
- Passionate about creating and maintaining high quality indoor and outdoor spaces
- Are motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrate initiative
- Able to work hard in a physical role
What we can offer you
- Living and volunteering as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
- Full-board single accommodation provided
- Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
- Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
- Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
- Opportunity for personal training and development
- Opportunity to explore Scotland with cheap accommodation at our other centres
- Weekly Team Fellowship evenings
- Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering
- Easy access to the local area including forests, mountains, rivers and coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!
