Roles
Lighthouse Keeper
At Lighthouse, children spend most of the day in their own age group. Within each age group they are further organised into small groups of 10-12 children called Lighthouses. Each Lighthouse is overseen by a Lighthouse Keeper (LHK) assisted by two, or more, young helpers called Lamplighters (LL). Lighthouse Keepers are at the heart of Lighthouse and their role is to care for the children in their Lighthouse throughout the week by:
Lighthouse Keepers need patience, empathy and above all a sense of fun and a willingness to join in the various Lighthouse activities with the children in their care. You do not need any special skills in arts, sports or drama as these activities will all be planned and run by specialist activity teams. The minimum age for a Lighthouse Keeper is 18.
A full job description can be downloaded here lighthouse_keeper.pdf
- ensuring they are welcomed on site each day by LLs and escorted to Main Stage to start the day
- shepherding them safely around the site to arrive in time for each activity
- helping them with activities and joining in where necessary
- ensuring they enjoy themselves and being attentive to their welfare
- sharing lunch with them
- seeing them (and their belongings) safely collected by their parent/carer at the end of each day
Lighthouse Keepers need patience, empathy and above all a sense of fun and a willingness to join in the various Lighthouse activities with the children in their care. You do not need any special skills in arts, sports or drama as these activities will all be planned and run by specialist activity teams. The minimum age for a Lighthouse Keeper is 18.
A full job description can be downloaded here lighthouse_keeper.pdf
Lamplighter
Lamplighters are our young helpers (minimum age 12 as at 31st August 2024 ie current Year 7 or above) They are usually assigned to a particular Lighthouse for the week and should be prepared to care for the children in that Lighthouse under the direction of their Lighthouse Keeper. Lighthouse Keepers may require you to
Lamplighters often have a particular role in the Lighthouse teaching sessions, using materials and taking part in activities planned by the Age Group Leader to explore the teaching theme. This is a good opportunity to get to know the children and build relationships with them.
A full job description can be downloaded here lamplighter_5-9_year_olds.pdf
- meet children at Registration each day and escort them safely to their age group
- accompany children around the site to each activity
- help children with the activities and join in where necessary
- eat lunch with the children
- escort them to the toilet where necessary
- be attentive to the children and ensure they are having fun
Lamplighters often have a particular role in the Lighthouse teaching sessions, using materials and taking part in activities planned by the Age Group Leader to explore the teaching theme. This is a good opportunity to get to know the children and build relationships with them.
A full job description can be downloaded here lamplighter_5-9_year_olds.pdf
Main Stage Team
The Main Stage team prepare and deliver the Main Stage sessions at the beginning and end of each Lighthouse Day. These sessions are fast, fun, entertaining and frequently messy! They may involve singing, dancing, drama, arranging games and supporting the Worship Leaders.
The Main Stage team need to be outgoing and ready to take on anything. You may be showing the actions for a worship song, assisting with a game or taking a custard pie to the face.
The team will probably meet a few times before Lighthouse starts to plan and practise the drama and songs for each day.
The minimum age for the Main Stage team is 16.
A full job description can be downloaded here mainstage_team.pdf
The Main Stage team need to be outgoing and ready to take on anything. You may be showing the actions for a worship song, assisting with a game or taking a custard pie to the face.
The team will probably meet a few times before Lighthouse starts to plan and practise the drama and songs for each day.
The minimum age for the Main Stage team is 16.
A full job description can be downloaded here mainstage_team.pdf
Music Team
Could you be part of the worship team as a singer or musician?. You will be required to play and/or sing for either or both of the two daily sessions of worship involving all the children and volunteers and also for the volunteers at morning worship as needed. You will need to be available to rehearse before Lighthouse week as arranged by the Music/Band Co-ordinator.
The minimum age for this role is 14.
The minimum age for this role is 14.
Drama Team
If you have a flare for the dramatic then you could join our Drama team. At Lighthouse these sessions may include role-play, singing, team-building games or dancing.
Under the guidance of the Drama Team Co-ordinator you will help deliver these session each day for each year group in turn. Although the same activity may be repeated for each age group there may be some differentiation to take account of the abilities of different ages. You may be required to set up and clear away props etc between each session.
The minimum age for this role is 14.
A full job description can be downloaded here drama_team_member.pdf
Under the guidance of the Drama Team Co-ordinator you will help deliver these session each day for each year group in turn. Although the same activity may be repeated for each age group there may be some differentiation to take account of the abilities of different ages. You may be required to set up and clear away props etc between each session.
The minimum age for this role is 14.
A full job description can be downloaded here drama_team_member.pdf
Craft Team
Each year group takes part in a craft session each day. All groups will do the same activity, although some changes may be made to take account of the abilities of the differing ages. You will need to help run each session under the direction of the Craft Co-ordinator which may include setting up the activity, clearing and re-setting between each session and then a final clear up at the end of the day. The Craft Co-ordinator may also need some assistance before Lighthouse week preparing materials for the craft activities.
The minimum age for this role is 14.
A full job description can be downloaded here craft_team_member.pdf
The minimum age for this role is 14.
A full job description can be downloaded here craft_team_member.pdf
Sports Team
The Sports Team support the Sports Co-ordinator in running the sports/games programme for each age group each day. The same activities may be repeated for each age group with some adjustments for the differing ages and abilities. Duties may include participating in sports, modelling good sporting behaviour and careful actions, leading some games, setting and resetting sports equipment and clearing up at the end of the day. Weather may necessitate a sudden move to a different venue when all hands will be required to move equipment and children safely.
The minimum age for this role is 14.
A full job description can be downloaded here sports_team_member.pdf
The minimum age for this role is 14.
A full job description can be downloaded here sports_team_member.pdf
Support Roles
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For each volunteer who has direct contact with children there is an equally important 'behind the scenes' support role, some of these are listed to the right;
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RegistrationThe registration team are usually the first people on site each day, they are the first people the children see when they arrive and often the only Lighthouse volunteers parents or carers see. The team are responsible for registering children and volunteers as they arrive on site and ensuring that only authorised people are allowed onto the site. Some children are very nervous about arriving at Lighthouse and leaving their parents so lots of smiles and reassurances are needed. The team also man the gate all day to welcome visitors, deal with children who have to be collected early and resolve any registration issues.
A full job description can be downloaded here registration_team_member.pdf First AidWe have at least one qualified First Aider on site at all times to attend children and volunteers. A valid Red Cross or St John's Ambulance certificate is needed as a minimum qualification and the minimum age for this team is 18. The First Aid station will be manned all day according to a rota and you must be at your post throughout your allotted time ready to deal with any cases arising.
A full job description can be downloaded here first_aid.pdf Site ManagementThe site management team are responsible for all site maintenance during Lighthouse week. They will carry out a range of maintenance and DIY tasks and off-site errands as directed by the site manager. You will be required to attend a morning briefing and be on site according to a rota. Other duties could include some security functions, for instance occasional site patrols, escorting visitors on site, marshalling of cars. This role can be full or part-time.
Helpers RefreshmentsA vital role - keeping all our helpers going by serving tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day. A good role if you can only offer a few hours during the week.
Technical TeamThe technical team are responsible for all the sound, light and vision at main stage each day providing video, music and some special effects. They ensure water and electric are piped around the site for the week to keep the tea tent running, set up the registration tent to ensure smooth entry for all each day and in addition they are responsible for the gunge tank!
Creche & FoursUnder the supervision of the Team Leaders the creche team entertain and see to the welfare of the pre-school children of Lighthouse volunteers. The age range is 0 - 4 years. The 'Fours', those children who will start school in September 2024, have their own programme of activities to tie in with the Lighthouse theme for the week.
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