Thinking about joining the team for Sligo 27?

We can’t run our summer conference without the help of our amazing team of volunteers.

Find out more about what being on team looks like and whether it might be for you!

Please note that applications will close on the 31st January 2027

Join the Team

Under 5s

As part of our brilliant Under 5s team, you can expect loads of fun, play, prayer and chances to encounter God alongside our youngest children, helping them discover the love and presence of their Daddy God. There'll be plenty of smiles, little adventures and special moments along the way for everyone to enjoy!

Our team is as wonderfully varied as the little ones we care for! We celebrate and encourage one another, creating a supportive, welcoming environment where everyone feels at home. Everything we do is child-focused, age-appropriate and inclusive, with a heart to help both the children and our team encounter God in ways that feel meaningful and relevant to them.

We love creating a space where children can laugh, have fun, make friends and, most importantly, enjoy spending time with God.

Our core programme runs from 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. You may also get the chance to support other ministries during the afternoons or evenings.

What's a typical day like?

Our first session kicks off on Monday morning, with parents and children arriving from 9am. The programme runs from 9:15am to 1pm and is packed with activities, play, worship, prayer and ways to explore faith together.

Kids 5-10s

Joining the 5–10s team means working with some of the most energetic, enthusiastic and funniest people the conference has to offer. You’ll get messy during craft time, learn the actions to loads of crazy new songs, get soaked in water fights and watch children meet a God who loves them just the way they are. You’ll have a week full of fun and memories you’ll never forget, all week long! You'll be right in the action, making every day a new adventure for you and the children together.

What's a typical day like?

In the first morning session we come together for an intentional Bible time, unpacking a Bible story and learning a memory verse, alongside messy games and challenges to get you ready for the day ahead. In the second morning session we split into age groups for games, crafts and Bible time, discovering how to put our faith into action. In the evening we enjoy our big theme nights, where every night is different, with fun activities from the Big Messy Quiz and talent nights to sports nights, all centred around our Bible story, brought to life by our fantastic team of talented leaders and full of laughter.

Youth

Joining the Youth Tea, means hanging out with some of the coolest teens around! You’ll share laughs, make memories and be challenged and encouraged in your faith as you watch young people grow, discover God and develop theirs too. It’s a great chance to encourage them and share in the excitement along the way too.

Our team runs a dedicated youth space where young people can feel welcome, make friends and be themselves. From morning worship and teaching to an awesome lineup of bands, speakers, workshops and activities, there’s always something happening. You’ll get stuck in and help create a place where everyone belongs.

We’re passionate about creating a space where teenagers can have fun, ask big questions, build friendships and, most importantly, encounter God in ways that are real and meaningful.

There’s loads happening throughout the week, with opportunities to get involved, support the young people and enjoy the late-night fun too!

What's a typical day like?

The day kicks off at 8.30am with team prayer, giving us time to connect and get ready. We then have two morning sessions between 9am and 1pm, before the evening session starts with a team meeting at 6pm.

Our Place

The Our Place team supports children, young people and adults with additional needs, helping everyone feel included and safe across our groups throughout Sligo. Additional needs can look different for everyone and may mean someone needs extra support to take part and feel fully included in an activity.

These needs may include learning, sensory or physical disabilities, autism, early childhood trauma, mental health challenges, illness or undiagnosed needs. We want our summer conference to be a place where everyone is welcomed, supported and valued as part of God’s kingdom. Everyone has something to bring, and we want them to know they belong.

If you have a heart for supporting people with additional needs, or feel called to our team, we’d love you to apply, whatever your experience. You don’t need to have all the answers! We’ll provide training and support, and look forward to equipping you for this important and rewarding ministry. There’s room to learn, grow and make a difference.

What's a typical day like?

Team hours depend on your role. Our aim is to support people in their preferred environment. Inclusion teams generally work a morning and evening session, while some roles take place outside these hours.

Access

The Access Team is primarily for those aged 17–30 and helps make the conference run smoothly! From directing cars and checking wristbands to supporting other teams and welcoming people at community events, you’ll get involved in all sorts of things. You’ll also help set up and pack away equipment, making sure everything is ready. It’s a busy role, and you’ll be among the first to start and the last to finish!

Being part of the Access Team is a brilliant chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re all about. We want to invest in you, help you grow and raise up a new generation of leaders. You’ll meet people, learn new skills and play a part in making the conference great for everyone.

What's a typical day like?

No two days are the same! One day you might be setting up chairs and directing traffic; the next, leading messy games, playing with babies or helping delegates find their seminars. You’ll get stuck into different jobs, meet people from across the conference and see how the teams work together. It’s a great way to experience the conference, try new things and be part of the action wherever you’re needed.

Welcome

The wonderful Welcome Team are the friendly faces who know all about your week in Sligo! Based at our information points, they help delegates feel at home from the moment they arrive. Whether it’s registration, directions, day passes or answering questions, you’ll point people in the right direction with a smile and help everyone feel welcomed, informed and ready for the week ahead.

Being part of the Welcome Team is a brilliant chance to meet people and be at the heart of the conference buzz. You’ll get to know the site, find out what’s happening and help delegates make the most of their time in Sligo. A friendly face and a helpful answer can make someone’s day, and you’ll have plenty of chances to make people feel part of the family.

What's a typical day like?

The first day is all hands on deck as we welcome delegates, get everyone checked in and make sure they have the information they need to settle in. After that, the Info Point is open daily across three sessions: morning, afternoon and evening. You’ll be on hand to answer questions, offer directions and help delegates with anything they need during the conference, all week.

Community

Our Community Team helps bring Sligo to life, making sure there’s always something happening and everyone has a place to connect. You’ll often find the team in the community marquee, ready with a warm welcome, a friendly smile and plenty of tea and coffee. Whether you’re chatting with familiar faces, meeting someone new or helping people find their feet, you’ll play a big part in creating a relaxed, welcoming space where everyone feels at home. It’s all about making connections, sharing conversations and helping the conference feel like one big community.

Being part of the Community Team is a great way to meet people from all walks of life and help make their time at Sligo extra special. You don’t need to have all the answers – just a willingness to get stuck in, make a cuppa and enjoy a good chat. Sometimes the smallest moments of kindness can make the biggest difference!

What's a typical day like?

Expect lots of chatting, serving tea and coffee, welcoming new faces and catching up with others. You’ll help people feel included, build connections and create a real sense of belonging throughout the conference, making sure nobody feels left out either!

Prayer Ministry

One of the things that make the work of New Wine Ireland unique is the opportunity for people to receive ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit. As part of the Prayer Ministry Team, you can play a part in helping people meet with God and receive from him. You'll be part of a large team available to pray with people after the morning Bible teaching, during seminars and evening celebrations throughout the week. The bulk of the Prayer Ministry happens in the main venues.  

You'll need to be available to attend ministry team meetings during the week, have a compassionate and sensitive heart and a willingness to allow God to use you as you step out in faith. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer free places for ministry team members.

It is essential that you have completed New Wine Prayer Ministry Training in full – a day training course, or several evening sessions. Having previously attended a "taster" session at Sligo, will no longer meet requirements for team, but there will hopefully be an opportunity to attend a full training day (or evening sessions) in the coming year, so we hope you will avail of that.  If you have attended a full training day, but some time ago, we would encourage you to refresh knowledge and skills at an upcoming day. 

Please ensure that you have booked your place for Sligo 2026 before applying.

 FAQs

  • No, New Wine Sligo summer conference could not happen without our incredible team of volunteers. It's an amazing opportunity to serve others and make new friends. This is why we offer all our team a free place and accommodation for the week.

  • You will need to be a Christian with an active, living faith and regular attendance at a church/fellowship.

  • Those who volunteer for New Wine teams do so based on their Christian profession and way of life. As a team volunteer, your conduct on-site is expected to be consistent with New Wine's ethos and understanding of the teaching of the New Testament.

    Part of New Wine’s ethos is our adherence to the Evangelical Alliance (EA) basis of faith and in submitting your team application you are acknowledging your acceptance to do the same.

  • In under 5, Kids and Youth teams, you'll befriend, lead and encourage the children, get alongside them in small groups, pray with and for them, minister to them in the power of the Spirit and encourage them to pray for each other. You'll serve as a small group leader, either on your own or paired up with another team member. Some teams also need activity leaders who organise, prepare and supervise drama, games or craft and assist with the practical needs of the team while not being directly responsible for a group of children.

  • This is different for every team, you can see more in the different team sections above.

  • Team places are limited and leaders need to consider each application to ensure that each team has the right balance of experience and ability. If you are not successful in your first choice of team, we will do our best to find you a place in another suitable team.

  • Applications are considered at various points during the year and not on a first-come, first-served basis. once both references have been received along with a clear Access NI (if required) and the team leader has looked at your application and references, and is happy to accept you on to the team, you'll receive further communication from them with instructions about training days and expectations about your team role.

  • Team members must arrive the day before the event begins (full details will be provided by your team leaders). You must let your team leader know as soon as possible if you are unable to arrive on time, as this may affect your team application.

  • Some teams require you to undergo an Access NI check, this includes a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). This is mandatory for our under 18 teams and our place.