Updated 04 May 2012
Make a difference with The Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) Holidays: The Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) holidays offers week long opportunities for those wanting to undertake the residential aspect of their Gold DofE award and make a positive difference to the UK’s environment. Make new friends, learn new skills and have fun while carrying out important conservation work in some spectacular UK locations. Price includes a pre-arranged pick up / drop off point, food, accommodation, trained leaders and insurance while on task.
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Residential opportunity at Tawd Vale Scout Camp near Ormskirk, Lancashire. Join us for a week of conservation activities at Merseyside Scouts camp site in the heart of the Lancashire countryside. We have 12 places for over 18’s to look at woodland management, river management and more. The site is on more than 80 acres of mixed woodland and has a diverse population of plants, animals and trees which all need to be looked after and managed. Dates; Monday 30th July to Friday 3rd August. Cost £80 to include indoor accommodation and all food. Enquiries and to request application forms; dave.price@merseysidescouts.com
Green Action Gold Award Residential Week: Do you want to try some new and challenging outdoor activities and have an interest in conserving the environment? Then this course could be for you! This 5-day course in The Peak District, includes activities such as woodland management, bushcraft skills, working with willow, as well as the opportunity to experience rock climbing, caving, abseiling, the zip wire, low ropes and Sky Ropes. This residential week will also give you the opportunity to achieve The John Muir ‘Discovery Award’. Dates: Mon 23rd – Fri 27th July, Mon 29th October – Fri 2nd November 2012. www.thornbridgeoutdoors.co.uk Tel - 01629 640491
The Green Team are running a summer Gold Residential opportunity to the Scottish Highland estate of Ben Lawers from 2nd to 7th July 2012. You will have the chance to take part in some exciting conservation work on this estate managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Tasks will include upland tree planting, fence removal and habitat restoration. There will be plenty of opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside, take in the stunning views and discover what makes this area so special for wildlife. You will also achieve a John Muir Discovery Award for taking part in this project. The accommodation is a comfortable outdoor centre at the edge of the estate. Cost £175 which includes transport from Edinburgh. To book please contact Emily Sanderson, emily@greenteam.org.uk 0131 337 7227 or check out the website www.greenteam.org.uk for more information.
Gold Residential Conservation Projects 2012: The National Park Authority is organising conservation project weeks in the beautiful Peak District: Saturday 21st July to Thursday 26th July; Friday 3rd August to Wednesday 8th August; Friday 17th August to Wednesday 22nd August; The cost is £160 per person. Please note that projects are open to people aged 18 and above. Further information and application forms are available by e-mailing: nikki.waite@peakdistrict.gov.uk writing to: Nikki Waite, Field Services, The Peak District National Park Authority, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AE or by calling 01629 816 211
Sustainability in an International Community: The Findhorn Foundation, an international community, education centre and ecovillage offers Experience Week commencing almost every Saturday of the year. Join an international group of people for an exploration of yourself, of living in community and of living in more harmony with the earth. With day and evening activities including discovery games, a nature outing, personal sharing and working with others, you will learn about personal, social, economic and ecological sustainability. Seven days may change your life. Visit www.findhorn.org/programmes/experienceweek/
Canal Camps: WRG is looking for volunteers to help us restore the derelict canals & waterways of England! WRG runs week-long working holidays called ‘Canal Camps’. They are a great experience for anyone who loves being outdoors and is interested in having fun, whilst meeting people and learning new skills. Our camps offer you a chance to add to your CV and learn heritage restoration skills such as stone walling, bricklaying, machine operation and more! Our camps cost only £56, which includes food & accommodation for the week. Find out more at www.wrg.org.uk
Conservation with BTCV: BTCV holidays have some great opportunities for those wishing to do their residential as part of their Gold DofE programme. See our website for current and future opportunities: www.btcv.org/shop or call 01302 388883.
Cathedral Camps: Working for a week in a Cathedral can be fun? It must be the great people you get to meet, the new and interesting buildings you visit; and the fun skills and activities you get to be involved in! A week long residential - ideal for your Gold Residential - involving conservation, restoration and maintenance of cathedrals and major churches. Cost per week £155; including accommodation, food, equipment, supervision and your very own Cathedral Camp t-shirt! Details from Rebecca Wilkinson, Project Manager: 0207 643 1395. cathedralcamps@csv.org.uk www.cathedralcamps.org.uk
Conservation: The DofE in Wales and the YHA have teamed up to offer the following residential weeks providing opportunities to work with the Breacon Becons conserveing one of the most beutiful area of the national park and develop teamworking skills. Cost of residential £170 which includes all meals (including breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals), accommodation and all activities and 1 years membership to YHA. We will provide free WiFi access so that you can update your eDofE records. The residential will meet the criteria for the Gold DofE but please remember that you should aim to join the residential as an individual – group bookings will not be accepted. For further details and booking information contact the hostel: Tel: 0845 371 9506 Email: brecon@yha.org.uk
RAILWAY PRESERVATION: Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, the preservation company of this eight mile long narrow gauge railway in Mid Wales offers both Service and Residential Projects for the DofE. Varied work and a choice of projects offered. Equipment and training provided. Overnight accommodation available in purpose built accommodation block or camping land available. Details: Elaine Griffiths, Welshpool and Lianfair Light Railway, The Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY2I OSF (tel: 01938 810441).
DISCOVERING SNOWDONIA, come and discover Snowdonia National Park at Rhyd y Creuau, this course will get you climbing, gorge walking, abseiling, learning about the mountains, carrying out some conservation work and an overnight expedition in the mountains of North Wales. It covers the residential component of the Gold Award and the John Muir Discovery Award. This fun course will develop your leadership skills and work as part of a team, the cost is £200 which covers food, board and all activities. For more information contact 01690 710494 or enquiries.rc@field-studies-council.org
CANAL RESTORATION CAMPS: Help preserve Britain's heritage by joining a work camp organised by the Kent and East Sussex Canal Restoration Group at sites around England. Cost is minimal; £49 a week or £12 a weekend including food; accommodation and safety equipment! Lots to do; fun; challenging work and opportunities for a wide range of activities. 18 plus only. For more information go to: www.kescrg.org.uk or call 0845 226 8589.
ECOLOGY / SUSTAINABILITY CAMPS IN WALES. The EcoWeek trust runs residential holidays for young people aged 8 - 15 at, and in partnership with, the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth. Keen volunteers 17+) are always welcome - no pay, but no costs either, as all expenses, including travel, are met. www.ecoweek.org.uk ian@ecoweek.org.uk
CALLING ALL CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS: Make a positive difference in your local environment with BTCV Scotland's Midweek Volunteers! Going out every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, BTCV Scotland' Midweek Groups are open to everyone between the ages of 16 and 70. So, why not try something a little different - for example: drystane dyking, low-level footpath construction, planning and constructing wildlife gardens or even restoring a Victorian Garden. Contact your local BTCV Scotland Office for further details and a programme of events: Aberdeen: 01224 724884; Glasgow: 0141 9566816; Edinburgh: 0131 3328700; Stirling: 01786 479697.
National Trust Youth Discovery Working Holidays: Wide range of one week Residential Projects based on conservation, including construction, woodland survey, archaeological work, outdoor pursuits. 16+. Cost from £54 per week full board, training and equipment provided. write to Sapphire House Roundtree Way Norwich NR7 8SQ - the brochure line (automated ansaphone) is 0870 429 2428 but if you wish to speak to a person the number is 0870 429 2429. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/youth
RAILWAY PRESERVATION & OPERATION FFESTINIOG RAILWAY: This narrow gauge steam railway maintains and operates a 13 mile long line in the heart of beautiful Snowdonia, supported by volunteers. Tasks include: loco, carriage and track maintenance projects, to train, cafe and shop operational duties. Hostel, camping and caravan accommodation available. Contact Volunteer Co-ordinator: e-mail: tricia.doyle@festrail.co.uk or tel: 01766 516035.
Thistle Camps: One/two-week practical work projects to help in the conservation and management of National Trust for Scotland properties. Food, transport & accommodation provided. Details: Thistle Camps, National Trust for Scotland, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4ET (tel: 0131 2439300).