The international volunteers who have joined Newton Dee for a year or longer over the last 40 years have been essential in the development of the large vibrant community that […]
Immigration
What does your toast wish for this morning?
International volunteers make an important contribution to the work of the Camphill communities in Scotland, and to the care and support they provide for people with learning disabilities and other […]
Future uncertain for new volunteer health surcharge
Camphill is a worldwide organisation with an international outlook, which regularly attracts volunteers from around the world to live and work in Camphill communities across Scotland. Camphill communities in Scotland […]
New hope for review of immigration system’s impact on social care
The UK Government is committed to publishing an independent assessment of the impact of ending free movement on the social care sector, and of meeting to discuss extending the exemption to the Immigration Health Surcharge to international volunteers.
Immigration health surcharge for international volunteers grossly unfair
Changes to the UK’s immigration system is of key concern not only to Camphill in Scotland but to many organisations across the UK who currently attract volunteers from overseas. Camphill […]
What volunteering at Corbenic meant for me!
I’m 19 years old and from Germany. After finishing school, I wanted to do some meaningful work abroad for a year. When my mum told me about Camphill Communities in […]
New visa scheme detrimental to care provision
The UK Government’s decision to exclude care workers from the proposed new fast-track Health and Care visa is reckless and will have far reaching impacts on both the health and […]
Immigration debate needs your support
We expect an important debate on the impact of the proposed points based immigration system on health and social care to take place at Westminster next week. Protecting volunteers’ invaluable […]
Staying on during coronavirus lockdown
My main reason to stay in Beannachar as an international volunteer was, that I knew my help is still required. In fact probably more than before. The institution (Camphill Beannachar) […]
Camphill Life in Covid Times
After having to leave Camphill Simeon Care for the Elderly in Scotland after only a year due to new government restrictions, I was lucky enough to be offered a place […]
