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Frequently Asked Questions by prospective volunteers (trainee co-workers)

COMPUTER USE: there are two or three computers for co-worker use, which are connected to the
internet, also wi-fi in some areas of the community.

HOLIDAYS: you will receive a holiday plan for the whole year upon your arrival but your first holiday
will be from middle/end of October for approx. 2 weeks and the Christmas holiday usually starts a
few days before Christmas. Easter holiday usually starts on Easter Monday for approx. 2 weeks.
More info when you arrive in the summer.

VISITORS: by arrangement, during the holiday time when the students are away.

TRANSPORT:
The Mount is only a few minutes walking distance from the train station at Wadhurst. There are
regular direct trains to central London (Charing Cross Station) and the south coast. A return ticket
to London costs approx. £ 20.00 and the trip takes one hour. You can buy a railcard which allows
1/3 discount.
If available bikes can be borrowed from the community by arrangement when needed.

MEDICAL: see separate sheet on insurance.

IMPORTANT If you arrive from a country outside the EC please bring along your immunisation
certificate as the customs officer may otherwise give you an appointment for a screening, which
might delay your entrance.

BED LINEN ETC: Bed linen and towels are provided; you do not need to bring any.

TRAINING/INTRODUCTION COURSE The Mount provides training for those who come to work here. In the first 2
months you need to complete the Care Certificate training Course. The Care Certificate is a required training
for people that want to work in a social care setting in England. The Care Certificate is based on 15
standards. Each standard is underpinned by full learning outcomes and assessment criteria. You need to
attend 4 to 6 teaching session per week. You also need to complete written work relating to the 15
Standards. After you completed the care Certificate the Mount offers you a Co-worker Introductory
Training Course. This takes a three-fold approach based on theory, practical work and art. It includes
subjects relevant to the ethos and philosophy of The Mount (History of Camphill, Diagnostics, Human
development, Crafts, Anthroposophical Medicine, etc). Our whole way of living in community provides the
context for the course, and the subject matter is covered in 1-2 teaching sessions per week, during House
Meetings and also when celebrating the festivals. Assessment occurs through written work, presentations,
group discussion and tutor observation. We provide an accredited Laser Learning Awards (LLA) course and
each student is assessed according to LLA requirements. A level 2 certificate is awarded to those who
successfully complete the course.

And some helpful tips – from our current co-workers:

When you are packing, please remember to bring along:
 A cookery book
 An alarm clock
 Rubber boots and rain/work wear (English weather!)
 Smart clothes for formal occasions (festivals etc.)
 A torch