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Example Job Description London Development Worker

This is an example of job description for a Young Peoples Co-coordinators for London Region.

Being part of the Folk

Woodcraft Folk is a UK-wide movement, and while there is a lot of flexibility about how groups work to deliver our Aims & Principles, our volunteers and young members are supported by a structure and by ways of doing things that are common to the whole of Woodcraft Folk.

Membership

Websites for Groups Policy

Below is a document detailing requirements for Woodcraft Folk group or district websites, including guidance on how to set one up. If you have any queries about this document, please contact the Woodcraft Folk office. 

Don't forget that all Woodcraft Folk groups can now create their own page on this website. Visit the group pages guidance for information. 

Opening & Managing your Co-op bank account

We advise all our groups to open Co-op bank accounts. To open an account you can either go to your local Co-operative bank or download a 'Community Directplus' bank application form from their website.

How do I get a DBS?

All volunteers who regularly attend a group (more than once a month), or participate in residential activities, are required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure, and become a full member of Woodcraft Folk. DBS forms can be completed online at woodcraft.org.uk/dbs-online

Please complete membership before applying for a DBS online.  

What support is available for my new group?

There are a number of ways you can recieve support:

101 Woodchip Ideas

A guide to 101 Woodchip activities that you can do with your group. 

Can I visit a nearby group?

Yes of course you can! In fact we highly recommend that you do. It is often invaluable to make local links and see Woodcraft Folk in practice. Local groups can also be a source of camping equipment, joint events, funding, training and much more.

Running a local DF group - Manchester DFs

Overview of the group - how many people come along regularly? How often do you meet, and what sort of venue?
We meet fortnightly above a co-op in manchester. We are particularly lucky in that there is a co-op hall near us which we're allowed to use for free. We're a broad group of around 40, but an average meeting will be between 10 and 15.

Justine’s story: starting a new Woodcraft group in the Midlands

Justine, Lucy and Jessica started Bournville Elfins after Jessica completed Forest Schools training and wanted to do something complementary. Justine says:

“Although we had never heard of Woodcraft Folk, we jumped at the chance! We all came from different areas and so sat down with a map and looked at where we could all get to by 5.45pm on a Wednesday and Bournville came out tops!