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When we decided to have our gap year. We said one of the things we would try and do was help out at a campsite.
Dont know why but we Google it last night and there are already ads for vacancies for for next Year out. Best get our finger out.
So here the question has any one done this work. Is it fun or all just work, work, work.
As my user name suggests we use to run a bar with self catering rooms so guess it it would be a bit like that. That's the reason we decided to look into it.
 
Not for everyone but we've done it in the past for nearly 4 years. If you've the experience dealing with the public thats a good start. Visiting campers are not always the most friendliest. There can be fun but depending on what you are required to do its hard work and can be long hours and possibly on different shifts if a smaller campsite. We met ever so many people that just thought it was about chatting and drinking wine with the other campers but how far from reality that actually is. Between now and December is when you need to pick up the best places, after that its general the ones that no-one wants to work at or early in the season it'll be the vacancies where people have left early because its not for them.

Can be a good earner if thats what you are looking for but good paid positions again are snapped up quickly. A lot of smaller sites will be the likes of a free pitch, electric and use of the facilities and not much else. This can suit some but won't if you do need to earn some money.

Have fun searching and look at the reviews on the campsites you look at and you can read into what the site is really like.

Shawn
 
shawn&emma said:
Not for everyone but we've done it in the past for nearly 4 years. If you've the experience dealing with the public thats a good start. Visiting campers are not always the most friendliest. There can be fun but depending on what you are required to do its hard work and can be long hours and possibly on different shifts if a smaller campsite. We met ever so many people that just thought it was about chatting and drinking wine with the other campers but how far from reality that actually is. Between now and December is when you need to pick up the best places, after that its general the ones that no-one wants to work at or early in the season it'll be the vacancies where people have left early because its not for them.

Can be a good earner if thats what you are looking for but good paid positions again are snapped up quickly. A lot of smaller sites will be the likes of a free pitch, electric and use of the facilities and not much else. This can suit some but won't if you do need to earn some money.

Have fun searching and look at the reviews on the campsites you look at and you can read into what the site is really like.

Shawn
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So just like running a pub

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Got the crocs. Also pretty public tolerant running a bar in the highlands and having locals who really, really like a beer and a dram sort of knock that into you
 
On 'club' sites, there is a hierarchy of wardens, with a site manager. They have strict rules that they must follow, and rules that they have to enforce. I think that this attracts a certain type of person.

I agree that rules are there for the benefit of everyone, but it can degenerate into farce. We once stayed at Keswick CCC club in a German caravan. The habitation door faced the 'wrong way', and the warden told us that the space outside our door was for the people next to us - and that we couldn't sit out or bbq there. Also they wouldn't let us turn our van the other way, as (due to flooding) they want the tow hitch on the road side.

I'm now really put off CCC sites, for this type of mindset (even though I generally like strict rule enforcement). No way could I carry out the 'work' of a warden.
 
Nostrovia said:
On 'club' sites, there is a hierarchy of wardens, with a site manager. They have strict rules that they must follow, and rules that they have to enforce. I think that this attracts a certain type of person.

I agree that rules are there for the benefit of everyone, but it can degenerate into farce. We once stayed at Keswick CCC club in a German caravan. The habitation door faced the 'wrong way', and the warden told us that the space outside our door was for the people next to us - and that we couldn't sit out or bbq there. Also they wouldn't let us turn our van the other way, as (due to flooding) they want the tow hitch on the road side.

I'm now really put off CCC sites, for this type of mindset (even though I generally like strict rule enforcement). No way could I carry out the 'work' of a warden.
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We met the real Hitler working on that site & Hitler was a SHE!

They call it the friendly club, its anything but.
 
We stayed at North Yorks Moors site a few months ago and I have to say that is one lovely site with the best example of how to be a warden I have ever seen. An absolutely lovely couple who keep it immaculate.(y)(y)(y)

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We did one in N Wales, owner wanted us in the loos/showers in the mornings drying the shower walls-whilst everyone is trying to ablute.
She wanted us in the facilities every hour and every night up to 11Pm!
That was just the tip of the iceberg that led us to depart after 3 months!
Our next stint was for 4 seasons, was a lot better and we were almost our own bosses-as far as the cleaning was concerned!
It all depends on the owners/main wardens & the set-up.
 
I guess it’s like most things, if they are always advertising then ask yourself why. If others have left after 3 months you know why.
 
Candapack said:
One of the main reason I think some folk, mainly men, do it is for the chance to use a ride-on mower. As often as possible.:D
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And make as much noise as possible next to you will hedge trimmers blowers strimmers decimating anything trying to grow.
 
pelican said:
And make as much noise as possible next to you will hedge trimmers blowers strimmers decimating anything trying to grow.
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Whilst at the same time casting scorn on anyone contemplating make a noise :RollEyes:

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I ran a site for three years, and yes I would think that having run a pub would stand you in good stead, hard work mostly rewarding, met some really nice people and a few shockers, its a job and you have to have some idea about what will suit, how the system works, fixed pay or percentages, accommodation etc. Good luck.
 
Thanks for the replies. 2 things stand out in our thinking. 1 dont know what size parks to apply for a small one where your almost one of the family with only a few pitches to look after or a big site loads of Van's games room may be even a bar. But lot of staff where you end up as just another worker.
But the biggie is the CV I have never wrote one or had one. For the last 7 yrs we worked for ourselves and before that I worked in the same place for 23yrs and you filled a application form in to get an interview
 
With regard to a CV you can pull up a standard template online. It will be easy to write as you haven’t changed jobs often. Good luck :)
 
Southdowners said:
With regard to a CV you can pull up a standard template online. It will be easy to write as you haven’t changed jobs often. Good luck :)
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Download one thanks. Just in the process of filling it in. Hard to put in to words dealing with a a gang of drunks as a key skill.
 
Front of house customer liaison manager! :D :D:D

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