Frequently Asked Questions - WINGS2009 Team

Last updated 1 August 2007

Q When will WINGS2009 be held?

A It will start on Saturday 1 August 2009 and run for one week.

Q Where will WINGS2009 be held?

A WINGS2009 will be held in  Windsor Great Park just outside Windsor in the Royal County of Berkshire in the UK. It is about 40 miles (65km) west of London.  Berkshire contains some beautiful countryside through which the River Thames flows and with some great attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and many more.  Despite its rural nature it is in easy reach of major airports and has direct connections to the road and rail network as well as the Channel Tunnel. Getting there will be easy! 

Q Who can join the WINGS2009 Team

A Any adult member of  the Scouts, Girl Scouts or GirlGuiding whose national Organisation is a member of either the World Organisation of Scout Movements (WOSM) or of the World Association of  Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) or any adult who is willing to embrace the aims and ethos of the two organisations. All staff need to be 18 on or before 1 August 2009. If you will be under 18 on 1 August you will be able to participate with your Unit. If you are over 18 you can choose to participate as a Unit  or as a Staff Member.

Q Who are you expecting?

A  In 2003 WINGS attracted over 4,000 participants from around 35 countries. This was more than in 1998 and 1993. In 2009 we expect the numbers to grow further.

Q Who is organising WINGS2009?

A  WINGS2009 is organised joint by Berkshire Scouts and Girlguiding Royal Berkshire. The two organisations have considerable experience and expertise in planning and running large events such as WINGS2009. There is a WINGS2009 Steering Group with representatives from each organisation which meets on a regular basis to review the WINGS2009 vision and its implementation.

Q How do I find out more?

A  The first step is to register your interest in joining the WINGS2009 Team at on the WINGS2009 website www.wings2009.org.uk/staff. This will give you access to the StaffZONE where you can review the WINGS2009 Job Descriptions, read the latest news and learn about the opportunities available at WINGS2009.

Q How do I apply for a specific role?

To apply for specific roles at WINGS2009, first Register and then log on to the StaffZONE and hit the Apply for Role button and take it from there. Browse the job descriptions to see what opportunities are available.

Q How much will it cost?

A. The standard camp fee for all staff is £60. This includes the camp facilities, food (prepared for you in the Staff Cafeteria) and the activities organised as part of the Staff Sub-Camp Programme. In fact all you need to provide is a tent to sleep in. more

Q What will WINGS2009 be like?

A. It will be a fantastic week  of fun, international friendship and adventure. It 2003 one participant said "It was absolutely fantastic. I will certainly come back in 2009 as a young leader or Ranger. I got to do so many new and exciting things and I met so many people from all around the world - it was great. It was a shame it ended. ... I wish WINGS was every 2 or 3 years instead of every 6 years", another said simply "it was the best week of my life".

Q Will we need to camp?

A The WINGS2009 Team will camp in your own tents with all other such as three meals a day, facilities, showers, toilets etc laid on.  Meals will be provided for you in a staff canteen.

Q Will I have the best week of my life (see earlier answer)

A Only if you are there at WINGS2009 - book the dates now!!!