Become a camp Doctor or Nurse

We cannot run our unique camps without the dedication and commitment that our medical volunteers give in abundance. Volunteering at an Over The Wall camp is great fun and hard work. The rewards at the end of the week can be immense. Seeing the difference in the campers after just one week can be amazing and tremendously satisfying. Time spent at camp makes a difference to the volunteers, too! You will learn a lot about yourself, meet like-minded people and make new friends!

It is the Volunteer Medical Team at camp who directly care for our Campers.

Please read the information pack before completing the applictation form.

Volunteer Information Pack

New Medical Volunteer Application Form

Returning Medical Volunteer Application Form

Nurses and Doctors attending camp as medical volunteers will need to meet the following criteria

Nurse

 

•  Is registered with the NMC.

 

•  Is a member of a recognised union body (Unison/RCN).
  

 

• Has completed at least 1 year minimum nursing experience after qualification which includes contact with children and young people. 
  

 

• Has current indemnity insurance.

   

Doctor

 

• Has registration with the GMC.
  

 

• Has current indemnity insurance.
  

 

• Has completed at least 4 years after qualification at time of camp.
  

 

• Has had medical experience working with children and young people.

  

General Information (applies to both Nurses and Doctors)

 

• Have an understanding of physical, social and psychological needs of children diagnosed with a serious illness.
  

 

• Be able to work as part of a team.
  

 

• Be willing to encourage children to reach their potential and help build their self esteem and self confidence.
  

 

• And most importantly…. ‘To have fun!’

 

Camp is a week of fun and laughter, but hard work too. The children can only go to camp if they have a medical team to keep them safe.

 

Each medical team will be made up of nurses and doctors with a range of professional skills and experience.

 

If you feel that you do not meet these criteria, please ask. If you don’t, we would still like to invite you to be a non-medical volunteer.

If you would like further information please contact Louise Hebron 01420 81943 or email Louise