Here you will find further information and answers to our most popular questions.

Who can apply? Includes information about young team members, medical conditions and parental responsibilities

How can I apply? Includes information about our latest opportunities and availability, the application form, criminal record bureau checks, references and photos

When am I needed? Includes information about when the events are taking place, arrival times, training days, team meetings, hours/shifts and the half-day arrangements

What are the benefits? Includes information about meals, fees, clothing and celebrations

What about my family? Includes information about looking after your kids and meals


WHO CAN APPLY?

Pretty much anyone! You don't need to have qualifications (apart from the Medical team) or a huge amount of experience. A heart to serve, bless others and have fun is qualification enough. Applicants do need to be 13 years or over (older for certain teams). Young team are aged from 13 to 16 years and adult team are aged 17 years and over.

Young Team

Young team can only serve for one week and must have a parent or guardian (aged 18 years or over) staying on site who will be responsible for them. Please ensure that the parent or guardian of any young team member completes the 'young team' section of the application form before it is returned to us. New Wine cannot process applications from young people without parental consent. Please ensure that your parent/guardian reads the responsibilities fully and knows and accepts what they are signing up to. Churches or groups must not ‘allocate’ a responsible adult to a young team member.

13-15 year-olds can serve on Gems, Pebbles, Groundbreakers and Rock Solid teams.

15 year-olds can add Boulder Gang to the above list; and 16 year-olds can also serve on the Club One and Thirst teams.

Medical Conditions

If you have a medical condition, please ensure you inform us in the 'your health' section of the application form. On site, you will need to inform the first aider attached to your team of your condition. It is also your responsibility to register with the first aid centre on site, so that they are aware of your requirements. If you are on young team, your responsible adult will need to accompany you to register.

Parental Responsibilities

If you have parental responsibilities on site for, or are in loco parentis of, children under 17 years, you will need to arrange for child-care cover if you are to serve on team. You will be unable to collect your children from their groups and supervise them whilst serving on a team. If this applies to you, please ensure you complete the relevant section on the application form.

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HOW CAN I APPLY? 

To apply for a team place, you need to first book in as a delegate, then select the 'applying for team' option. You will then be registered as attending and will not be charged for your place. You will receive an email from us with a link to an online application form. We must receive your team application form within 28 days of the initial booking, otherwise you will be charged the current fee rate for your booking.

Applying as soon possible helps the team leaders plan their schedules and programmes and also allows time to process a CRB disclosure. As soon as you decide you'd like to serve on team, please apply.

Child Protection

Make sure you've read our child protection policy, which is about safeguarding the welfare of children and young people at New Wine events and for your own protection. You'll need to sign to say you've read and will adhere to the terms on the Team Application Form.

References

In the references section of the application form, you'll need to supply the names of referees who New Wine can approach for written or verbal references or for feedback. One of these should be a church leader (preferably one who oversees your involvement in a ministry). If you have previously served on team, you only need to supply the name of one referee.

Please note: The team leader, team administrator and/or a parent or relative cannot act as a referee.

CRB Checks

Some teams will also require a criminal records bureau (CRB) check. For this part of the application, proof of your identity and where you live will be needed. New Wine will contact you once we've received your application to tell you how to apply for a CRB disclosure. Please make sure you've supplied an up-to-date photo and your first referee is a Minister of Religion who knows you. A CRB from New Wine lasts three years. Similiar CRBs issued within the last year may be accepted but we'll send you more details once you've applied. If you'd like more information about the disclosure system visit www.disclosure.gov.uk

Please note: A criminal record does not necessarily bar you from serving at New Wine. Each case will be assessed on an individual basis.

Photos

Each application needs to have an up-to-date photo attached, even if you've sent one to us in the past. Please put your name and postcode on the back. An application form without a photo attached will be delayed.

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WHEN AM I NEEDED? 

Conference Dates

Team members can arrive on site from 12pm the day before the conference begins. Dates for 2008 are as follows:

London and South East: Team arrive Friday 25 July. Conference begins 7pm Saturday 26 July. Conference ends after evening's activities on Friday 1 August. You may stay overnight and leave on Saturday by 12pm.

Most teams offer a training day in June or July. Details will be available HERE as soon as they are confirmed.  

Team Meetings

Most teams have initial meetings either on the arrival day or the morning of the conference start date. There are daily team meetings throughout the week and occasional extra meetings organised by the team leader.

Hours

Each team varies on the hours required and some teams offer shift rotas. Have a look at the information about specific teams provided on this website for more information. You should always be free to have a meal, have some time off and attend a team celebration.

Day Off

One day of each week is a day off where there are no seminars or children's groups until the evenings. The hours worked on this day do vary from team to team so check the specific information on each team. The day off for each week will be confirmed later in the year

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? 

Food

Three meals a day are provided free of charge for all those working on team (except prayer ministry or village hosts). Breakfast, lunch and tea are provided every day except the team arrival day (evening meal only) and the day off (breakfast only).

Free Place

Most teams get a free place at New Wine. While serving on team takes a lot of time, when you are free you can attend any of the seminars, celebrations and evening entertainment on offer.

Clothing

Most teams supply members with two free t-shirts to wear for the week you are serving. Please indicate your required size on the application form. Please make sure your clothing is appropriate and you wear comfortable footwear.

Celebration

Everyone serving on team gets the opportunity to receive spiritual refreshment, worship together and pray. It's a fantastic event to hear how God is moving across the site. Team celebrations are held on the fourth afternoon of each week.

Food

Children of those serving on team can be catered for (at a small cost) if both parents are on a team. More information will be posted here nearer the time and food tickets can be bought on-site. On the half day breakfast only is provided for all team members.

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