What is the accommodation like?

The type of accommodation we offer can differ each year, depending on what is available to us. Accommodation is on a shared basis with a minimum of two people to a room.

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Volunteers must be 18 years or over.  There is no maximum age limit, although volunteers need to be reasonably fit.

We offer a volunteer campsite with no charge and this is a popular choice.  We can provide accommodation, free of charge, for those volunteers who do not live locally.

Our accommodation is free of charge to our volunteers.

Due to accommodation being limited, all volunteers are required to share, based on a minimum of 2 people to a room.  The maximum number of people in a room will depend on what type of accommodation is available to us/booked.

Washroom facilities are available for all types of accommodation.

We provide volunteers with 3 meals a day on days they are volunteering.  All meals are served in the Airfield Diner and opening times will be provided in the volunteer handbook.  You will find the volunteer handbook in 'MyDocuments' on your volunteer portal, closer to the show.

We can cater for dietary requirements if we are given notice.  Volunteers should report any dietary requirements to their manager or contact volunteers@rafcte.com.

Volunteering hours vary depending on the team and the role.  Once your application form is sent to a team manager for interview, you will have an opportunity to ask this question.

Since 2013, the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, has been gifted over £6.5 million by its trading company, the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises. Full details about our mission to Promote, Support and Inspire, and where the money goes can be found here.

 

If you have any further questions or concerns, please reach out to volunteer engagement (VE) via volunteers@rafcte.com.