This year 'Team GB' will be joining delegations from more than 20 other countries for a wonderful week in Great Britian from Saturday 11th - Saturday 18th August 2018.
It will be a team of 22 - 13 helpers and 9 disabled guests. Everyone does everything together; this is a week of fantastic activities challenging the limits of what disabled people can do.
We will be staying at Treloar College in Hampshire, so will be in reach of London, the Solent and many other place where the activities will take place. It is going to be an incredible week with loads of activities: informal, personal, international and a completely different experience from any of the other OMV activities.
To be a ‘Team GB’ helper you need to have prior experience of working with disabled people, as you will be caring for the guests (HPs) 24/7 during the week (and someone of the same gender on an almost one-to-one basis). You will also need an up-to-date DBS (CRB) check and first aid certificate – as well as bucket loads of enthusiasm, stamina for the late nights, fancy dress and be happy to spend a fair proportion of the week wearing the, now infamous, Team GB PJs! (These are provided).
The camp will cost £250 - this will include everything for the week: accommodation, food, travel during the week, and all the activities. There will not be a bursary scheme available this year, unfortunately, due to the cost of camp being reduced.
The Camp is something very special; we want to make this year even better and we want you to do it with us. If you enjoy a challenge, would like to see some of the highlights of Southern England with some fantastic people, or just want to dance the night away in a tent, please get in touch with Richard Grew or Immy Graham with any questions: ihc@omv.org.uk
Volunteer requirements:
First Aid Training - Volunteers will have to have undertaken First Aid training, either by attending the Order of Malta training day in London in May/June date tbc, or by independently organising recognised training through preferably the Red Cross or St John’s Ambulance.
DBS checks – all volunteers must have valid DBS clearance through the Order of Malta or Hospitaller Limited. These forms will be completed at the Order of Malta training day in London in May. Anyone without clearance and who is not able to attend the training day should contact Richard/Immy as soon as possible.
Age – We are only able to take people who are over the age of 18 during the camp.