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Volunteer: Helping Hands

Keswick Convention depends on hundreds of volunteers who dedicate a week to serve in a number of ways. As well as volunteering “full time” did you know that you could volunteer with us for a few hours a day?

If you would like to attend the Convention and still give back practically, why not join our Helping Hands team, giving just a few hours a day to help make the Convention happen?

These roles are perfect if you want to dip your toe into the world of volunteering at Keswick or take a break from full-time volunteering and still be part of the team. Check out all available roles below.

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Cafe Team

Our Café is situated in Base Camp, the bustling hub of Convention activity. Here, attendees can explore our mission exhibition, browse the bookshop, and pick up drinks and snacks at the café.

In this part-time morning role, you’ll enjoy welcoming and engaging with Convention attendees, taking food and drink orders, and helping to create a warm, inviting experience. Working closely with experienced café staff, you’ll receive training in basic barista skills, handle cash and card payments, and ensure the café remains tidy and comfortable for all.

What

  • Supporting the café team during peak times.

When

  • Various slots: Monday – Friday
  • 10:00am – 1:30pm

Creche Team

The Creche is an essential space at the Convention, providing a warm and welcoming, safe space for parents and children alike. Giving this space for the children to sleep and play, allows parents and carers to watch and listen to the live stream, or even have a much-needed conversation with the creche team and other parents.

Your role as a creche volunteer is to bring warmth and care to parents and their children when they visit the creche space, offering a cup of tea or a listening ear. Please note: parents will stay with their children.

What

  • Supporting the Creche team during the morning sessions.

When             

  • Various slots: Monday – Friday
  • 11:30am – 1:00pm

Technical Team

The Technical Team are a vital part of Convention delivery each year. Ensuring our Bible Readings, Seminars, and other events are seen and heard by the largest, global audience as possible. We are passionate about making our resources freely available digitally and professionally.

What              

  • Supporting the tech team with various slots throughout the week. This could be covering morning seminars, afternoon events or Youth evenings.
  • Ability to technically look after a presenter: mic them up, operate the sound desk for 2 presenters, assist them with their laptop presentation to screen, and record (audio and video) the session as directed by the Tech Team leaders.

When             

  • Various slots: Monday – Friday
  • 8:30 – 11:00am / 12:30 – 2:30pm / 7:00 – 10:30pm

Reception Team

Reception is an essential role at the Convention, you will be the welcoming face of Keswick Ministries, creating a positive first impression for those seeking assistance on site or at the end of a phone.

What

  • Act in a professional manner to warmly help conventioners and other volunteers
  • Answer a wide variety of questions about the programme and venues 
  • Answer the phone and pass on messages to KM Staff and contributors
  • Asist in admin tasks such as photocopying and laminating
  • Be part of daily team prayers  
  • Use the event radio to contact Event Control in case of emergency

When             

  • Various slots: Monday – Friday
  • 8:30 – 11:00am / 12:30 – 2:30pm / 7:00 – 10:30pm

"I like volunteering because it feels like serving with friends from across the UK, I love the amazing surroundings and swimming in the rivers and lakes."

apply now!

Sorry, This Team Is Now Full

You can still sign up for our waiting list below and we will let you know if a space becomes available.
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Volunteer Requirements

Volunteers are required to:

  • Be aged 18 years or older
  • Be a committed Christian who is regularly attending and active in a local church
  • Be able to complete an online application and provide details of 2 referees – one who must be a leader within your church. Neither can be related to you.
  • Confirm agreement to and abide with the Keswick Ministries beliefs, values & code of conduct
  • You will be expected to arrive in time for a briefing and training meeting on Saturday afternoon, and then be on duty each day until departure the following Saturday morning

Part-time volunteers will receive:  

  • Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
  • Unlimited tea and coffee in the team lounge
apply now!
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