Host partner: Green & Away is looking for passionate and hardworking individuals to help run a sustainable events venue this summer. Their programmes are varied and adapted to suit you and your interests. They offer a place to learn new skills, meet a range of different people and learn about sustainability, environmental events, with a behind-the-scenes look at running a charitable organisation and outdoor community.

Volunteer work: Interns and residents are valued members of the crew throughout the summer. Groups of volunteers stay for different durations, and you will be the backbone of the crew, providing ongoing knowledge of the site and undertaking longer-term projects. Interns and residents will join the volunteers during the setting up and taking down of the site.

Successful applicants for both roles should work well as part of a team as well as independently, enjoy taking on new challenges and responsibilities, and have an interest in sustainability, charity work, ecotourism, and outdoor living. You will gain considerable management experience and learn about the challenges involved in sustainable living and environmental education.

Green & Away has hosted volunteers every summer for around 10 years and the feedback has been excellent. Participants have gained life-changing skills and have described their time as the best summer of their lives. Green & Away is a unique and magical place, with something for everyone.

Both Internships and Residencies provide the chance to learn, grow, and contribute to a vibrant outdoor community and sustainable events venue. Whether you are exploring new skills or developing an existing craft, they have opportunities for you to get involved.

Internships: The internship programme is ideal for those looking to gain new skills, try out different responsibilities, and learn in a real-world, supportive environment. Interns are involved in the day-to-day running of the eco-events site, leading teams of volunteers, and getting hands-on experience across several parts of the organisation.
What to Expect:
A full induction and on-the-job training during your first week
Continuous support from a dedicated trustee mentor
Regular check-ins with your internship manager for guidance and feedback
Experience living and working in a close-knit, off-grid community

Internship programme structure: At Green & Away, internships are tailored to your skills, areas of interest and what you’d like to develop. You could run 1 long project, or a portfolio of smaller projects, all with a focus on sustainability, ecotourism and outdoor living.

Project Examples:
Creating a strategy for the charity
Designing and painting educational boards and signage
Conducting a carbon-footprint analysis
Supporting social media content planning
Designing and delivering workshops for volunteers

Alongside your individual project, you will take on responsibilities in one or more core departments. You are advised to read the departmental descriptions and think about which parts interest you, as well as what skills you have and could lend to us this summer season.
Departments:

Hospitality & Ecotourism
Project & Events Management
Environmental Education

Internships are a great route for those who enjoy teamwork, want more structure, and would benefit from set tasks, clear guidance, and learning new skills from scratch. This pathway is well suited to people who may not yet have a specialised skillset but are enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to grow

Please note: when you first arrive, the field will be mostly empty except for essential facilities, as the site is built collectively during the first weeks. The nearest shop and post office are approximately 2 miles away.

Accommodation and food: Green & Away is entirely outdoors and under canvas. All interns and residents:
Provide their own tent or request to borrow one of the spares provided
Receive 3 vegetarian/vegan meals a day, plus tea breaks and cake
Have access to hot showers, clothes-washing facilities, composting toilets, and plenty of communal spaces

Additional on-site features include:
A licensed bar with subsidised pricing
Comfortable seating areas
Arts and crafts spaces (as they are built during setup)
WiFi and charging points

Location and leisure: Green & Away is set up on the outskirts of a small village near Worcester, the nearest shop and post office is 2 miles away. The site is situated close to a village which has some small activities going on and is roughly 5-6 miles from Worcester by bus. Volunteers can travel quite freely to a big city. More immediately the site is located to a café with walking trails and a river for swimming bordering the camp.
There is a regular bus service from Worcester city centre to the village.

To apply a Volunteer Engagement Form (VEF) is required and a CV. Apply as soon as you can as this starts in June. Applicants require an online interview with Green & Away. If offered the placement you will need good conversational English, 2 two professional references from a recent school/ college or employer and a police check. ETA/VISA, volunteer agreement, passport, arrival and departure details, medical and dietary requirements, media consent or not.

Travel Information: Green & Away is located 3 miles from Worcester which has a main line rail station and buses, which come to within a few minutes’ walk of the site. Directions will be provided.