Volunteering holidays aren't just for bored teenagers. As Christine Ottery found out, there are plenty of ways to see the UK and do your bit at the same time
… Ten of the best... British volunteering holidays Christine Ottery | 21st October 2011 Ethical Living Volunteering Travel Conservation Scotland UK England Beaches Wildlife holding.jpg Volunteering holidays aren't just for bored …
Want to mix a little conservation with your holiday? Volunteering on Skomer Island, a haven for seabirds and nature lovers, is a rewarding experience says Eifion Rees
… mix a little conservation with your holiday? Volunteering on Skomer Island, a haven for … wave it off instead. Becoming one of Skomer's volunteer wardens is the ideal holiday for … made immeasurably easier by the help of their volunteer wardens, members of the public with …
UK water voles face an uncertain future after widespread habitat loss and predation by American mink, write Emily Thomas and Nida Al-Fulaij. But you can help by joining a UK-wide monitoring scheme run by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species that's recruiting nature-loving volunteers to survey local lakes, rivers, ditches and streams for signs of these lovable but elusive creatures.
… Citizens' science to save our water voles - volunteers needed! Emily Thomas Nida Al-Fulaij … Species that's recruiting nature-loving volunteers to survey local lakes, rivers, … to collect robust data, we need an army of volunteers surveying sites across the country …
Scotland's native forest remains in only a few fragments, but Trees For Life is working to restore it, and almost all of the work is done by volunteers. Philip Mason joined their newly expanded long-term volunteer programme for two months last autumn.
… it, and almost all of the work is done by volunteers. Philip Mason joined their newly expanded long-term volunteer programme for two months last … other sites around the Highlands, my fellow volunteers and I are rolling up our sleeves as …
Sharon Garfinkel appreciates the rise and rise of Oxfam's trading arm....
… has 1,000 paid staff, supported by 22,000 volunteers. Its shops sort and sell donated … income. It is, however, the support from volunteers that ensures the business is run … for Oxfam Trading, says: "Anyone can volunteer. If people are interested they …
Armed with a spade, work gloves, wellies and waterproofs you can help the Trees for Life project to restore an old growth forest to its ancient glory
… and removing non-natives. Conservation volunteers on its work weeks have planted … of areas. Work groups generally consist of 10 volunteers and two 'focalisers' - team leaders … on our way to Glen Cannich/Cougie. A former volunteer himself, Craig is now in charge of …
A Sussex-based forest gardening project has overcome adversity to celebrate its 20th anniversary, writes Jan Goodey. And now it features one of the most eco of eco-builds in Britain, using all local timber, clay, straw ... and wine bottles.
… meeting space and communal area for staff and volunteers - a mix of local residents, the … attention after the fire and loads of new volunteers" , Russell adds. So he harnessed … apprentice Russ Kingston and other regular volunteers since 2012. Some weeks could see as …
Stressed out and living for the weekend? Breaking free may be easier than you thought...
… coach), CSV’s The Great British Time Survey Volunteering Around 68 per cent of people believe they haven’t enough time to volunteer; many others think they don’t have enough skills to be useful. But through volunteering, you may discover hidden skills …
How to reduce your ecological footprint, enhance your social calendar, make some interesting friends and maybe even get a love life
… Living Green Living Eco Dating Green Dating Volunteering gl-eco-dating.jpg How to reduce … event after attending environmental volunteering charity BTCV eco-dating event … the success of the first, more are planned. Volunteering and Campaigning One thing I find …
Combining stunning jungle scenery with the chance to get close to wildlife and give something back Taricaya Ecological Reserve offers volunteering opportunities that can make a real difference
… back Taricaya Ecological Reserve offers volunteering opportunities that can make a … year, then chances are, you’ve thought about volunteering abroad. While voluntourism has … a total waste of time – Projects Abroad does volunteering with a difference. Located on …
Palestinian minister Ziad Abu Ain died yesterday after being attacked by Israeli soldiers while planting olive trees in the West Bank - a peaceful and fruitful challenge to a long and brutal military occupation. As Zaytoun co-founder Cathi Pawson writes, we can help by buying organic Palestinian olive oil, available in the UK against all the odds.
… told a very different tale. In 2003, I was volunteering among rural communities in the … course, and who had also spent time volunteering in Palestine that year. We … Zaytoun olive oil for Christmas? Buy here . Volunteer for the 2015 Zaytoun olive harvest . …
From Nordic walking to tai chi, George Blacksell rounds up ten great ways to take your workout into the great outdoors
… to get involved in physically demanding volunteer jobs that benefit local green … its first pilot Green Gym, more than 10,000 volunteers have improved more than 2,500 green … to be gained from taking part in the volunteer work outdoors. Studies carried out …
Eschewing mass tourism for small groups, conservation and community involvement, Valentina Jovanovski has the lowdown on the green travel companies making a positive difference
… than 100,000 of us choose trips that involve volunteering or conservation each year. While … include adventure holidays, luxury trips and volunteer travel. Find out more: … back Taricaya Ecological Reserve offers volunteering opportunities that can make a …
Thanks to the efforts of local residents, Ennerdale has been restored to its natural glory. Matilda Lee takes up the villagers' inspiring tale
… is made possible by the help of a core set of volunteers with various skills who meet every … a wide breadth and depth of expertise, volunteers do everything from lead guided … and electrical repair – all through community volunteers and shareholders. Running the pub …
With allotment waiting lists more than a decade long in many areas, people without gardens are becoming increasingly creative in their enthusiastic quest to grow their own food. Report by Giovanna Dunmall
… landowner, a land-spotter or a facilitator (a volunteer willing to support elderly … have a food-growing space and other ways to volunteer. The website also includes a … and tools. In exchange for having several volunteers at once work on your garden you …
Some people like fixing things - others have things to fix. Repair cafés are a new global phenomenon that brings the two together, writes Jade Herriman - giving satisfaction to both, sharing skills, keeping stuff out of landfill, fighting 'designed obsolescence', and building communities sustained by mutual help.
… is a free face-to-face meeting of skilled volunteers and local residents who want things … be referred to local speciality repair shops. Volunteers aren't necessarily tradespeople but …
Good food is an essential ingredient at Schumacher College, writes Julia Ponsonby, made with love using fresh, wholesome ingredients many of which have traveled no further than the vegetable garden. No less important, the sense of companionship, learning, fun and frequent hilarity that permeates the building - and the kitchen in particular.
… they will be engaged in cooking, with staff, volunteers and professional chefs. Here we … breads baked mainly by our longest serving volunteer, Voirrey Watterson, who is also a …
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… - even at 500 times the dose given to the volunteers. Since 2006, tests using human … predict the terrible effects suffered by the volunteers, something which has not been …
Muck in and tuck in with these green, weekend away ideas
… the energetic and eco-minded, conservation volunteering can make for the ideal break. The … back home. The Wildlife Trust offers local volunteering opportunities; a great way to … Army The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers has created a 'Carbon Army' with …
Getting practical can save you money, make you more self-sufficient and gives you the potential to have a broader green impact too. So get that tool box out...
… One of the people encouraging female volunteers to get practical is Jenny Hall, a … search to see if you can get involved with volunteering projects that can give you … experience of DIY skills. The BCTV run volunteering conservation projects that can …
Next month is the time for green activists to get together in the glorious Peak District, coordinate future actions on everything from fracking to road-building and climate change ... and of course, share the love, writes Indra donFrancesco, Yes, it's the Earth First! summer gathering, and there's never been stronger reasons to go.
… who, at the end of each Summer Gathering, volunteer to help put on the next gathering … run by experienced field caterers with crew volunteer choppers and washer-uppers. All food …
Ten years ago, Mo and Dave fell in love, writes Helen Leavey - with a ruinous but romantic water mill in Yorkshire. It was the beginning of a fabulous restoration adventure, and the mill is now an exemplar of renewable energy generation and a thriving education centre.
… of more £1.2 million and encouraged 200 volunteers (including her own two children, … were both university students in York. "Our volunteers spent an inordinate amount of time …
“Wellbeing is a very big and beautiful concept; its personal wellbeing, its social wellbeing, its community wellbeing, and it is also wellbeing of our planet earth. So, wellbeing is a big and holistic vision”
… Ambassadors project, which is a global volunteering project for those who are … on our blog, they give their time through volunteering, and they connect with each other …