Thinking about joining the LiveWires team? This page gives you a feel for what it’s like and what’s involved.
If you’re looking for what young people do instead, head to the homepage.
LiveWires is about creating a welcoming Christian community where young people can:
As a team, we’re there to serve them well and reflect Christ through how we lead, teach and care.
You might enjoy helping at LiveWires if you like working with young people, enjoy being part of a Jesus-centred team, and are happy to learn as you go. An enthusiasm for tech is also helpful, but by no means necessary!
You’ll help young people build tech projects, lead small group conversations, take part in team life, and be part of a week that mixes creativity, technology, community and faith.
We asked returning team members what stands out most:
Getting to know the young people and seeing their week unfold The closeness and support of the team Being trained and growing in confidence as a leader Laughing a lot Praying with young people and sharing meaningful moments Being stretched and challenged in a good way
Most people say the same thing: it’s hard work, but one of the best weeks of the year.
No — most of the team aren’t teachers. You’ll work in a small team supporting 4–8 young people as they build projects like games, videos, music or electronics.
If you have technical skills, great. If not, there’s plenty of non-tech stuff to get involved in.
That’s completely fine. We run a training and planning weekend before the week starts, and you’ll always be part of a team with experienced leaders around you.
A planning weekend in July, plus the LiveWires week. We also have optional catch ups occasionally through the year.
Team members are asked to contribute towards their food and accommodation costs.
For 2026 this is £339, but please don’t let cost be a barrier — bursaries and support are available.
Get in touch if you’d like to talk about it.
Start by getting in touch with us.
We’ll have a conversation first, then guide you through the application process, which includes references and a DBS check.
We’re happy to talk it through before you commit.
Have a look at the day overview, but broadly:
Team members stay in shared dorms and classrooms on-site in Salisbury.
All meals are provided in the dining hall, with snacks and drinks throughout the day.
Each day includes times for worship, Bible teaching and small group discussion. There are opportunities to get involved: we want to use the skills and gifts God has given to you.
Most of the equipment is provided by the LiveWires team and supporters, including past volunteers and friends of the event.
Everything is set up before the week begins and used safely under supervision.
LiveWires is led by Joel Fergusson and David Charter, alongside a wider planning team, in partnership with Scripture Union.
You can also read more about volunteering with Scripture Union here: