Staff
The success of Unity 2026 lies with the army of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers typically known as Staff. Unity 2026 is looking for adults to support the delivery of the camp and ensure that all those attending have the most amazing time.
With a wide range of roles still available, there will be one of these for you. You could make use of existing skills or learn something new. Find out more about each of the teams below. You also don’t have to commit to the full week if you are not able to. If you are able to give up just one afternoon or a day then please do still volunteer to make Unity 2026 happen!
If you would like to volunteer at Unity 2026, head over to our booking page to register through our booking system.
It is desirable, but not essential, that you are a member of Girlguiding. Any non members will need to complete an Enhanced DBS Check. International members require endorsement from their national Guide Association.
Members who are 16-30 have the option of joining our service team where you will take on a large variety of support roles during the week and also have the opportunity to take part in a service project and a day out. Find out more here.
Adult Programme:
Team Member
As an Adult Programme team member you will be responsible for developing and delivering a programme for all our adult volunteers. Your duties may include facilitating an activity, arranging training sessions, creating activity packs and much more.
Commerce:
Bar Team Member
As a member of the bar team (over 18s only) you will be working late in the evening providing a great social atmosphere for our volunteers over 18. Your duties may include serving drinks and snacks, clearing tables, washing up and providing great customer service.
Commerce:
Café Team Member
As a member of the cafe team you will be working on a rota providing drinks and food to participants and volunteers. Your duties may include preparing and serving food, making cold and hot drinks, clearing tables, washing up and providing great customer service.
Commerce:
Merchandise & Uniform Team Member
As a member of the Merchandise and Uniform team you will be working on a rota basis welcoming attendees to a fun and inviting shop, keep shelves stocked, and operate the till. You may also support pre-event by packing uniform packs for units and volunteers, as well as fulfilling online pre-orders.
Daytime Programme:
Adventure Zone Leader
As the Adventure Zone Leader you will be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering the adventure zone. This will including co-ordinating third party suppliers, attending key daytime programme meetings and building an unforgettable experience for participants.
Daytime Programme:
Your World of Possibilities Zone Leader
As the “Your World of Possibilities” Zone Leader you will be responsible for co-ordinating STEM companies to attend on the 30th July. This will include contacting and arranging STEM companies to bring short STEM activities, attending key meetings and co-ordinating all visitors on the day.
Daytime Programme:
Off Site Programme Team Member
As an Off Site Programme Team member you will be responsible for co-ordinating participants and leaders to and from our off site programme locations on coaches. This will include ensuring sessions run smoothly, leading on the coach and being the contact link between off site and on site.
Daytime Programme:
Cooking Programme Team Member
As a cooking programme team member you will be delivering hands on cooking and no cook sessions in the Creative Zone. This will include facilitating participants in cooking activities, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring participants have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Daytime Programme:
Target Zone Team Member
As a target zone team member you will support in the delivery of interactive activities. This will include guiding participants, keeping energy high throughout the sessions and helping third parties in facilitating the activities.
Daytime Programme:
Adventure Zone Team Member
As an Adventure Zone Team Member you will support the delivery of adventurous activities. This will include helping third parties facilitate activities, positively engage with the participants and help create and exciting environment
Engineering Team:
Team Member
The engineering team at Unity help in all aspects of making sure the event runs smoothly. from building marquees, utilities, and signage during set-up to handling repairs, equipment support, and pack-down after the event. This hands-on role works across the entire site and suits practical, proactive individuals — trade skills are helpful, but a can-do attitude is essential.
Evening Programme:
Team Member
As an evening programme team member, you will be helping to launch the event with our Opening Ceremony and ensuring the event goes out with a bang with our Closing Ceremony as well as facilitating other aspects of the evening programme. You will be required to work late in the evening.
Kids Club:
Team Member
As part of the Kid’s Club you will be providing age appropriate activities and care for our volunteers children aged 0 to 14 yrs. Experience or qualifications working with children in the age bracket beneficial but not essential.
Health & Safety:
Deputy Lead
As deputy lead for health and safety you will support the Head of Health & Safety to ensure Unity 2026 runs safely and smoothly. Duties include reviewing risk assessments, overseeing site-wide safety audits, and helping implement the major incident plan. A detail-focused leader who promotes a strong culture of safety.
Health & Safety:
Team Member
As part of the Health and Safety team you will support the Head of Health & Safety with ensuring all aspects of Unity are delivered in a safe and controlled manner. Your duties may include reviewing risk assessments and ensuring that mitigation measures are implemented as required and carrying out health and safety audits across the site.
Media & Marketing:
Team Member
As part of the media and marketing team, you will be responsible for capturing and sharing everything that happens at Unity. You may be taking photos and videos to share online and to use as future promotion or you may be posting on the social media channels to give live updates of the event.
Security & Logistics:
Team Member
As part of the Security and Logistics team you will be providing a security presence during the event as well as support with logistics of any arrivals or departures from the event. Your duties may include car parking, traffic management, security patrol walks, interactions with the public, supporting on the implementation of the major incident plan if required.
Subcamps:
Guide Subcamp Team Member
As part of the subcamp team, you will be supporting units and ensuring that all participants have a consistent and fantastic experience. Your role will be varied and could include supporting and visiting units, working with the international team, providing wellbeing support, being the first point of contact for information
Subcamps:
Ranger & YL Subcamp Team Member
As part of the Ranger and YL subcamp team, you will be supporting participants to ensure a consistent, positive experience, especially those attending without unit leaders. Duties may include guiding around the site, providing wellbeing support and basic first aid, and acting as the first point of contact for information.
Subcamps:
Staff Subcamp Team Member
As part of the Staff subcamp team, you will be supporting volunteers to ensure a consistent and positive experience. Duties may include running a chill-out space, assisting the international team, providing wellbeing support and basic first aid, and acting as the first point of contact for information.
Unity in a Day:
Team Member
As part of the Unity in a Day team you will help deliver a programme of activities and entertainment for Rainbow and Brownie units visiting Unity. Your duties may include facilitating an activity base, providing information to units attending, helping with way-finding, supporting external suppliers.