Larch Hill Meitheal Staff

The volunteer staff in Larch Hill are known as the Meitheal Staff. Meitheal is an ancient Gaelic word meaning service to others.

The purpose of the Meitheal is to assist the Camp Chief to create a centre of scouting excellence, where young people can enjoy outdoor pursuits and sport in a safe friendly and secure environment. And to fulfill the aim of scouting, which is “ to assist young people to achieve their full spiritual, intellectual, physical, and cultural potential so as to take a constructive place in society as good citizens”.

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Who Can Join Meitheal Staff?

Registered members of the scout or guide association who are at least 16 years of age can apply to join staff. Parental and Group consent is required. There are currently 35 members of the Meitheal including trainees. They range in age from 16 to 81.

How do we Recruit?

Scout and Guide groups are invited to send people to the campsite to assist on work or catering weekends. These type of weekend's help us to get to know the young people and they to know us.

Why join the Meitheal?

• To work with fellow staff members from other groups.
• To be part of a winning Team
• Self Development
• Development of interpersonal skills
• Development of Scouting Skills
• Interaction with other scout groups from at home and abroad
• Gain Qualifications; Rock Climbing, Archery, First Aid, etc.
• & Simply have the craic

Overview of Campsite Management Structure

The Larch Hill Management Team

Brendan Wyse, Camp Chief

The Camp Chief is responsible for administering the Larch Hill budget and ensuring that the campsite is run efficiently. Together with his management team the Camp Chief will also draw up development plans and strategies to improve the facilities for those who use the campsite.

Paddy Fleming & Jerry O’Keeffe: Deputy Camp Chiefs

The Deputy Camp Chief is appointed by the Camp Chief. His role is to support the Camp Chief in the running of the campsite. He also has particular responsibility for managing the FAS Community Employment Scheme that is in place on the Campsite.

James Usher: Centre Manager

The Centre Manager is employed on a full time basis. His role is to support the Camp Chief in the running of the campsite. He has particular responsibility for the day to day management of the campsite, and for ensuring that decisions of the management team are implemented.

Ciara O'Sullivan: Meitheal Leader

The Meitheal Leader is elected annually by members of the volunteer campsite staff known as the Meitheal. There role is to support the Camp Chief in the running of the campsite. The Meitheal Leader has particular responsibility for managing and training the volunteer staff, ensuring that there is full cover at weekends.