Volunteers

Volunteers and Student Placements

Join the Cambo Team!

Our only permanent volunteers  -  working for board and lodging.

But you could join them!

Pigs at Cambo Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green Gym

Every Wednesday at Cambo 10.30 – 1.30
Join Cambo Green Gym to improve both your health and the environment at the same time.
Jon Warnes guides you through a range of practical projects, giving you the opportunity to tackle physical jobs in the outdoors – improving your strength and stamina, boosting your practical skills and confidence and benefitting your local green spaces.  Tea /coffee and soup provided.  Visit our Blog for updates

Wwoof

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms  -  whatever your nationality, age or skill you’ll find a niche at Cambo.

If you are a willing worker, then you will enjoy being part of the friendly, hardworking team at Cambo.  Volunteers work for a minimum of one week, working a 35 hour week in exchange for accommodation and keep.  Be involved in one of the many aspects of the snowdrop business, garden or tea room.  www.wwoof.org

SOCS – ‘Skilled Old Codgers’

Use your well-honed skills in conservation projects in this historic house.  Wood preservation, book conservation, needlework, dry stone walling -  the list is endless – as are the jobs!  In return for 4 hours a day, Tuesday to Thursday, enjoy a free holiday.

PEGS – ‘Passionate Energetic Gardeners’

Bring your passion for gardening on holiday – get stuck in alongside the gardening team in return for 4 hours a day, Tuesday to Thursday, enjoy a free holiday.

Dates and information available on request.

Conservation weekends and groups

Become involved in conservation projects on the estate www.newcaldedonianwoodlans.org

Newly qualified as a gardener?  Seeking a sandwich year placement?

  • Gain valuable experiences and insights into what it means to develop and maintain a garden to the highest level.
  • With a strong emphasis on planting design and plantsmanship be encouraged to explore and develop you own planting style.
  • Become part of a small dedicated team and receive personalised tuition, gaining an excellent insight into the running and development of the garden.

Phone or email to find out more.