A Camphill community is crealed by a group of people who live together according to Christian ideals and follow the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner They and the people with special needs who come to communities live together in an atmosphere of mutual respect. There are over 90 communities in 20 countries of the world 47 of the communities are in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Others are in the country. This may mean helping with household chores, teaching, administrative work, therapies, working in the gardens or on the farms and estates or in the workshops. There are also adult communities where everyone works either in the community itself or for a local employer.
Some people attend college.
There is one community for older people where the pace of life is geared to their needs. But most communities would like you to commit yourself to working there for at least a yeai. It is not normally possible to work only during holidays or at week-ends. The people who work in Camphill on a voluntary basis are called co-workers. You will be given a room of your own, have your meals as a member of the household and be supplied with the basic necessities for living.