There are people in Loch Arthur who require help with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating, etc.), and volunteers joining us should be willing to be involved with such care.

No one receives wages in Loch Arthur, but the Community sees to all basic needs, and everyone receives an amount of personal spending money, which varies depending on people’s ability to spend and individual needs.

Co-workers joining us for less than 12 months should come well equipped with clothing for their stay, taking into consideration the Scottish climate and the fact that we are a land-based Community.

We also expect that people joining us for one year or less are responsible for their travel expenses to and from the Community.

We allow for the fact that people joining us for a year would have a holiday at some time during their stay (usually towards the end), and we would make a financial contribution towards that holiday.

Those joining us for shorter stays would not be expected to take a holiday, but people often join shorter outings and trips from the Community, which are a regular feature of our life.