Large-scale camp team leads
To deliver a large-scale camp in 2027, we need a team of volunteers to help us cover a range of roles. Volunteers will work alongside our camp lead volunteers before the event to help with preparation, and then carry out their roles for the duration of the camp. The camp will take place at Fordell Firs Sunday 11 – Saturday 17 July 2027. Depending on your role you may be required to be on site the day before/day after.
The roles we are looking to fill currently are:
There will be more roles advertised at a later date. If you have any questions about these roles or need help with your application, please contact Megan, project coordinator, on megan.burt@girlguiding-scot.org.uk
Find more information and the role descriptions below. To apply, please fill in our application form by 11.59pm on Wednesday 1 April. We will contact county commissioners for references and will look to hold informal chats with camp leads as soon as possible after the closing date.
Sub-camp lead
We’re looking for 10 volunteers to be sub-camp leads. The purpose of this role is to help make camp fun, safe, and well‑organised by looking after one section of the site and supporting the volunteers and girls based there.
The key skills and attributes that we’re looking for in this role are:
- Having experience of large-scale camps would be advantageous
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Friendly and open
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to inspire and engage others
- Experience of leading a team
- Willingness to travel to meet other volunteers
Apply now
Camp activities lead
The purpose of this role is to lead the planning and smooth delivery of activities across camp, making sure girls have a fun, safe, and well organised programme.
The key skills and attributes that we’re looking for in this role are:
- Having experience of large-scale camps would be advantageous
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Friendly and open
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to inspire and engage others
- Experience of leading a team
- Willingness to travel to meet other volunteers
Apply now
Camp services lead
The purpose of this role is to help camp run smoothly behind the scenes by overseeing shared services such as catering, equipment, and site organisation.
The key skills and attributes that we’re looking for in this role are:
- Having experience of large-scale camps would be advantageous
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Friendly and open
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to inspire and engage others
- Experience of leading a team
- Willingness to travel to meet other volunteers
Apply now