Join the staff at BrumJam 2012
If you are over 18 you could be part of the team delivering a unique experience for thousands of young people in the heart of the country.
Our activities team has a huge challenge of providing hundreds of activities every day and an evening entertainment programme. They need people willing to staff basis (training will be provided) with a friendly manner dedicated to making sure campers have a rewarding, challenging and enjoyable time does that sound like you? We also need people to help with the general running of the camp and also to help with the sub–camps.
There really is something for everybody, irrespective of age (must be over 18) Scouting experience or skills.
To join our team, please complete our Staff Form
Fees
The Staff fee is £100 this includes camp fees, three meals/day, evening entertainment – Blackwell Adventure activity evening, water activity evening. All fees need to be booked and paid before the event.
Staff Vacancies
Information about specific staff roles will appear here, if you interested in becoming general staff and don't mind what you might end up doing just complete and return a staff application form. Theres plenty to do and training will be provided.
- Staff Catering
- Transport Team
- Activities Team - Water Activities
- Activities Team - Scouting Skills Zone
- Activities Team - Support Team
- Entertainment
Staff Catering
| Role | No. req | Description / Requirement | Location (Day Time) |
| Staff Catering Support Team | 8 | Assist with the preperation and service of all staff meals under the leadership of the Staff Catering co-ordinator | Blackwell Court |
Please get in touch via email on info@brumjam.org if you are interested.
Transport Team
The transport team will be responsible for making sure our participants get on the right coaches, helping leaders get to the supermarkets, and supporting our transport partner.
Roles on the transport team are ideally suited for volunteers who are able to give up a limited amount of time or live near by. As the work would mainly be focused on the departure and arrival slots in the morning and afternoon applications for volunteers for this role are welcomed from people who may wish to return home after sessions they are able to support. See This Document for more details about the roles
Please get in touch via email on info@brumjam.org if you are interested.
Activities Team - Water Activities
We have vacancies for staff with particular water based skills on our daytime programme team. If you could fill one of the roles below please get in touch via email on info@brumjam.org. We are looking for:
| Role | No. req | Description / Requirement | Location (Day Time) |
| Rafting | 4 | Traditional Rafting permit. Own/shared transport required |
Edgbaston Reservoir (15 miles) |
| Rafting | 4 | Traditional Rafting general knowledge. Own/shared transport required |
Edgbaston Reservoir (15 miles) |
| Canoe | 2 | Canoe Level 2 NGB. Own/shared transport required |
Edgbaston Reservoir (15 miles) |
| Kayak | 2 | Canoe Level 2 NGB. Own/shared transport required |
Edgbaston Reservoir (15 miles) |
| Sailing | 4 | Sailing Dingy instructors/assistants NGB. Own/shared transport required |
Edgbaston Reservoir (15 miles) |
| Windsurfers | 2 | Windsurfing. Own/shared transport required |
Edgbaston Reservoir (15 miles) |
| Support Team | 2 | Support with kitting up/changing areas etc. Own/shared transport required |
Edgbaston Reservoir (15 miles) |
Activities Team - Scouting Skills Zone
We have vacancies for staff with particular craft based and general activity co-ordination and encouragement skills for our daytime programme team. If you could fill one of the roles below please get in touch via email on info@brumjam.org. We are looking for:
| Role | No. req | Description / Requirement | Location (Day Time) |
| Scouting Skills Zone | 6 | Support with managing young people on activities. Including Craft Tent, Scouting Skills, International Wall etc | Blackwell Court |
Activities Team - Support Team
We have vacancies for staff with general activity co-ordination skills for our daytime programme team. This quick reaction team will need strong communication, people management and problem solving skills. The flexibility to support as needed, a ‘can do’ attitude and a good sense of humour will be a must. If you could fill one of the roles below please get in touch via email on info@brumjam.org. We are looking for:
| Role | No. req | Description/Requirement | Location (Day Time) |
| Activity Team Support | 7 | Quick reaction team. Flexibility to support any activity, any location, any time. Own transport required | Blackwell Court (flexible) |
Entertainment
We have vacancies for staff within our Entertainment Team. This team will be responisble for making our evening entertainment programme a success. While most of the work is afternoons and evenings we will be working hard during the build up and take down period. The Entertainment team is hoping to have a briefing weekend for recruited volunteers before the event. If you could fill one of the roles below please get in touch via email on info@brumjam.org.
| Role | No. req | Description / Requirement | Location (Day Time) |
| Arena Stewards |
All activities in the main arena will be supported by a dedicated team of stewards. The arena stewards will marshall
entry and exit from the arena as well as maintain the safety of our participants. Stewards will be expected to also help with a number of tasks, such as errecting temporary fencing, setting out performance areas, and other jobs as required. Most of the teams work will be in the afternoons and evenings, but some day time work may be required. |
Blackwell Court |
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