Brexit will have no effect at all on European volunteering in the United Kingdom in 2019 and 2020. Any new immigration system will come into place in 2021 at the earliest. We will do everything we can to ensure that any new system continues to enable Camphill communities in Scotland to benefit from the wonderful contribution of volunteers from Europe.

We value our European volunteers just as much as ever. Indeed, Brexit has led us to cherish our European connections even more than before.

Camphill was founded in 1939 by Austrian refugees and remains a profoundly European and international movement. In any Camphill community you will find a rich mix of different cultural and national backgrounds. We see this as a great strength of the Camphill movement and we are doing everything we can to preserve it during the Brexit process and beyond.

Find out more about how to apply to volunteer with Camphill in Scotland

A statistical analysis of the Quality Assessment grades awarded by the Care Inspectorate to Camphill services in Scotland compared with other social care services in Scotland found that Camphill service provision scored higher than other care service providers (2011 ”“ update pending). Camphill communities continue to receive ”˜Excellent’ ”˜Very Good’ and ”˜Good’ grades on the Care Inspectorate’s six point grading scale. You can search the Care Inspectorate website to read their latest reports.

Camphill communities in Scotland regularly welcome local and overseas volunteers who want to work with people with learning disabilities. Visit our Volunteering page for full details on how to apply, and find out what it’s like to volunteer with Camphill.

Camphill Scotland is the membership body for the 11 Camphill communities, which are all separate charities, in Scotland. We facilitate our members’ development as social care providers, and build their national profile and influence. Follow this link to find out more about us.