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Get away for a couple of days - short volunteer breaks in the UK




If you haven't got a lot of cash to spend on a holiday, or you really want to get away for a couple of days and do something different, these short breaks may be just the thing.  They will get you away to beautiful surroundings, give you exercise, fresh air, a chance to make new friends and that feel good factor that comes with volunteering and making a difference.  Plus you'll get a chance to perhaps get involved in a new interest you can continue when you get home!


Volunteer Taster Weekends

Find out what it's like to help scientists with wildlife research and conservation.  This is a great way to discover what's involved.  Weekends are based in Norfolk & the New Forest in National Parks.  Go on - give it a go!  Check out the iterinary for your volunteerr taster weekend.

Help conserve wetland habitats & their associated wildlife
Our wetlands are rapidly disappearing, so preserving those that are left is vital work.  You have the opportunity to get involved for 2 to 7 days- there's also a 28 day holiday in the Shetland Islands. More...

Help to manage woodland
Much woodland management takes place during the winter months.  It's a time when we all often feel fed up of the weather, so why not go out and embrace it and get stuck in to heping manage woodland.  Woodland is important to wildlife and much of it has been destroyed over the past couple of centuries, thanks in part to the decline in coppice management.  Find out more about it.  You'll enjoy a break in peaceful and stunning areas! 

Wildlife habitat conservation
Spend a few days doing something totally different!  Lend a hand and help with activities such as scrub clearance, haymaking, removing poisonous ragwort, and play your part in preserving some of the most beautiful areas in the UK.  More...

 


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  • Always consult with your GP before starting any new form of exercise
  • Note that animals are unpredictable - and they may not always want to be seen or found.  We cannot guarantee how close you may or may not get to animals in specific programmes - common sense must prevail.
  • WASH YOUR HANDS after touching animals BEFORE eating or snacking.  (It could be a good idea to take some antiseptic wipes or handwash with you, just in case loo facilities don't provide soap.)  Do not let children put their fingers into their mouths or suck thumbs after touching animals - it's common sense!
  • The amount of contact you can have with animals varies from one place to another & one animal to another.  Common sense must prevail.   
  • Before you visit places, check that there are no current regulations/conditions which could mean that they are closed. Also check for opening hours. 
  • Take your rubbish home with you, at animals' requests
  • Note our disclaimer  - we cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage or otherwise to you or any third party as a result of your taking part in any activities on this site. 
  • Note that we do not sell products or provide voluntary opportunities.  Any product or service you may purchase is subject to the terms & conditions, disclaimers & policies of the companies selling them.    We are simply referring you on & raising your awareness that such opportunities exist
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