STREETS is offering a fantastic work experience opportunity for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals who want to support children and young people during the Winter 2025 Holiday Camps. This role is ideal for those interested in education, youth work, sports coaching, community engagement, or anyone seeking meaningful experience for their CV.

STREETS has been delivering impactful community, education and sports programmes since 2016. As a United Nations DESA–accredited organisation, we help deliver the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals through outreach, sports development, and enrichment programmes across the UK.

Working in partnership with Active Luton and funded by the Department for Education, our holiday camps provide safe, enjoyable and enriching experiences for children aged 5–11, including those eligible for Free School Meals, refugee children, looked-after children and those referred by schools or professionals.

The STREETS Winter Camp forms part of the national Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The programme supports families during the Christmas period by offering:

• Fun, structured holiday activities
   
• Winter-themed enrichment (including our Christmas Escape Room: Save Santa’s Lost Presents!)
   
• Daily physical activity
   
• Arts & crafts
   
• VR sport experiences
   
• A free meal for every child
   
• Food packs and hygiene packs for families
   

Camps run across multiple Luton venues for 2–3 days during Christmas week.

Contract: Voluntary Work Experience
Times: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM during camp days
Reporting To: Camp Leader
Locations: Multiple venues across Luton (see below)
Experience Provided: Full reference upon completion + skills development

As a Winter Camp Assistant, you will help deliver safe, structured and exciting activities for children aged 5–11, supporting the Camp Leader, Coaches and SEND Specialist. You will play a key role in ensuring children have a positive, memorable and safe experience.

• Support the Camp Leader with daily camp operations
   
• Assist coaches and help deliver sports, games and winter-themed activities
   
• Help facilitate the Christmas Escape Room experience
   
• Encourage positive behaviour, teamwork and inclusion
   
• Support children with SEND needs (with guidance from the SEND Specialist)
   
• Supervise transitions, break times and activities
   
• Ensure safeguarding, safety and welfare policies are always followed
   
• Assist with setup, cleaning and preparation of activity areas
   
• Represent the STREETS Code of Conduct at all times
   
• Attend mandatory training prior to the camp
   

• Enjoy working with children
   
• Friendly, positive and confident
   
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
   
• Reliable, punctual and organised
   
• Good communication skills
   
• Commitment to safeguarding
   

• Experience in youth groups, schools, sports, or community settings
   
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion
   
• First Aid or safeguarding training (not required — can be provided)
   
• Experience supporting children with SEND
   

Please indicate your availability and preferred site(s):

1. The Linden Academy – 22nd & 23rd December 2025
    
2. Maidenhall Primary School – 22nd & 23rd December 2025
    
3. Hockwell Ring Community Centre – 22nd & 23rd December 2025
    

All camps run 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Please complete the application form below:

👉 Register here: STREETS Camp Assistant - Work Experience Online Form   – Fill in form

You will be asked to confirm:

• Your interest in the role
   
• Any relevant experience
   
• Your camp availability / preferred site
   
• Your contact details
   

Successful applicants will be invited to a short online or in-person briefing before camp starts.

• Gain valuable experience working with children
   
• Build your CV with real community programme delivery
   
• Learn safeguarding, first aid and leadership skills
   
• Receive a formal reference upon completion
   
• Make a meaningful impact during the holidays
   
• Support families during the festive season
   
• Be part of a UN-accredited community programme