I applied to other Camphill’s but after seeing Corbenic for the first time on the internet there was a special click and my heart told me to go there. I am super grateful and still fulfilled by this magical experience.
About the community
Our Community has been a home for people with social, emotional, intellectual and learning disabilities in the heart of Scotland since 1978, providing day and residential care in beautiful surroundings near Dunkeld, Perthshire.
Corbenic is a Scottish registered charity where individuals live and work with others in healthy social relationships, based on mutual care and respect. Over the years it has developed into a community of approximately 120 people, 43 of whom are adults in need of special care. Set in 100 acres of land, we are made up of seven households and a variety of workshops.
As an independent charity, we are part of the worldwide Camphill family and are dedicated to providing a holistic residential environment that meets the social, physical, emotional and economic needs of residents.
Real life stories
New experiences which made me grow
At the beginning of my last year of school, I knew that I didn’t want to rush into studying but instead to take a gap year to gather work experience and find out if I want to continue working in the social sector in the future.
What volunteering at Corbenic meant for me!
I wanted to do some meaningful work abroad for a year. I had no experience with people with special needs. That’s why I was insecure in the beginning and whether it was right for me to do. But now, after spending a whole year in this wonderful community, I know that there was no need to worry before.
