THE ROLE

Villages provide a 'home' for people throughout their time at New Wine. People’s experiences on their village often make or break their holiday with us and therefore dramatically affect their chances of meeting with God.

All you need is a love for people, and perhaps an endless supply of tea bags!

The Village Host is responsible for all delegates on their village, not just their own church members. It can be great fun and a real faith builder as you see people drawn in to the Kingdom. It is also a great training ground for hospitality skills that can be taken back to your church.

Village Hosts also help to plan the camping layout and address practical needs throughout the week, and some planning skills may therefore be useful.  

If you enjoy being sociable this is a great role for you, and you'll be surprised at what God can accomplish through you.

ARRIVAL

Village Hosts are asked to arrive the day before the conference starts to get settled in before the Village Host meeting, and to give time for planning the village site.

VILLAGE HOST MEETING

A meeting is held for all Village Hosts on the day before each conference starts. This is usually in the evening but the time and venue will be confirmed nearer the time. The meeting is a chance to meet the pastoral host who will be available for any help or advice which may be needed. You will also be given any general information about practical aspects of the site and conference.

VILLAGE ALLOCATION

Once people have been allocated to a village (from 1 July 2008), Village Hosts will be sent a site plan for their village and details of the delegates and their accommodation.