Where else can you spend a week with some of the most enthusiastic people you'll ever meet - and that's just the kids?

The Role

Joining a children's team at New Wine and you'll get sticky in the craft tent, learn the actions to loads of new songs, see children experience God in a new way and learn from their child-like faith. You'll have a week you'll never forget.

You'll befriend, lead and encourage the children, get alongside them in small groups, pray with and for them, minister to them in the power of the Holy Spirit and encourage them to pray for each other.

You'll serve as a small group leader, either on your own or paired up with another team member who you may be asked to supervise. The children's groups cover kids from 0-11. Take a look at the job summaries below to find out more about each group.

Some teams also need activity leaders who organise, prepare and supervise drama, games or craft, and assist with the practical needs of the team while not being directly responsible for a group of children.

Your day will start with a time of team prayer and preparation. Some teams have informal activities in the afternoon (eg games, sports or water fights) and some teams have a meeting for prayer and preparation in the afternoon. The time is rewarding, and needs energy and commitment.

You will need to be a Christian with an active, living faith, a heart for children, and regular attendance at a church/fellowship.

THE GROUPS

Gems (0-2s) and Pebbles (3-4s) 
Young team and adult team places

Approx hours: 8am-1pm and 2-4pm

Stepping Stones (0-4s)
Young team and adult team places

Approx hours: 1-5pm plus...

Evening Family Area (Newark only): 6.30-9pm
Soft Play Area Supervision (Shepton Mallet only):
on a daily rota basis

The Stepping Stones' team runs an activity session for pre-school children and their parents each afternoon (and also each evening at Newark). Team members will get involved in crafts, games, play, stories and songs that little children and their 'grown-ups' can enjoy together. The Shepton Mallet team also oversees the soft play area in the Marketplace.

Groundbreakers (5-7s) and Rock Solid (8-9s)
Young team aged 14 years and over and adult team places 

Approx hours: 8am-1pm and 6-9.30pm

Boulder Gang (10-11s)
Young team aged 15 years and over and adult team places

Approx hours: 8am-1pm and 6-9.30pm.

The Fridge (8-11s)
Adult team places only