Helping, in whatever way I can, to provide a space for children and young people to grow and learn and hopefully experience Jesus’ love.
I’m not sure if there is a “typical” day! When we have schools on site, you can usually find the Schools team out taking photographs of the groups on the activities, setting out water/snack breaks, supervising dining rooms at meal times, leading Time for Reflection sessions, editing photographs, helping out on ACTIVITIES or welcoming or saying farewell to a School group. We may even find time to sneak in a cuppa in between everything!
I had worked in a church doing a lot of children’s and youth work, working with kids from a wide range of backgrounds. I have always enjoyed being creative and taking photographs, which has been super useful in my role on the Schools Team.
You’ll often hear me saying, “Every day’s a school day!” I’ve tried my hand at being a tour guide at our Fun Day – channelling my inner historian! I have designed flyers and shop displays – and hidden mannequins in random places to scare team members. I’ve learned to instruct Archery…and a lot more!
I have loved seeing children come to Lendrick Muir and thrive in the environment here, particularly those who don’t necessarily enjoy being in a classroom. I love hearing about the fears and challenges that they have overcome and chatting to them about anything from the random pranks they’ve played on their friends while they’ve been here, to the reason I believe in God.
If the Lendrick Muir Team is something you’d like to be part of, visit the JOBS page on SU SCOTLAND’S website to look for our current vacancies. Or get involved by becoming a Lendrick Muir VOLUNTEER!