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Canal Restoration Volunteers: week long opportunities from Feb-Dec 2012 in England & Wales with the Waterway Recovery Group working on many sites from the Cotswold Canals near Lechlade to the Montgomery Canal in Shropshire. Work includes rebuilding a lock chamber, undertaking repairs to lock bridge, towpath, landing stages, & replacing a by-wash. 18+ years. Tel: 01494 783 453 Email:jenny.black@waterways.org.uk Web: www.wrg.org.uk
Pioneer Ecology Ecology of Madagascar – 2-4-week courses with UK and local
guides on various ecological survey techniques, conservation work and local
projects. Join us in one of the best wildlife locations in the world to
study the ecology of the tropical rainforests. Cost from £1500 - £1950 (excl
flights). Next date October/November 2012 Tel: 07817752083 (Simon) 07818073660 (Sue)
Email:
simon@mitsinjo.org Web:
www.pioneerecology.com
Trees for Life Come on a Conservation Holiday and spend a week in stunning countryside carrying out vital conservation work with like-minded people. Locations include Skye, Glen Affric and our own 4,000-hectare estate. Work includes tree planting, removing old fences, removing non-native plants, tree nursery work. Minimum donation £80, must be 18+. www.treesforlife.org.uk
Volunteer Latin America
provides free and low-cost volunteer work opportunities and information
about Spanish language schools in Central and South America. We can inform
you about some of the best grassroots volunteering opportunities in the
environmental and humanitarian sectors. Web:
www.volunteerlatinamerica.com
Volunteer 4 Africa Comprehensive online database of low-cost community service ideas and
wildlife conservation projects. Volunteer Work Thailand is a
comprehensive source of volunteer ideas and free volunteer work in Thailand.
Good site for finding low cost options in Thailand. World Wide Opportunities on Organic
Farms (WWOOF UK) WWOOF is a network of organic farms,
gardens and smallholdings offering food and accommodation in exchange for
your help. It is a great way to get your hands dirty and learn new skills
by working alongside others. You organise where and when, children are
welcome at some farms by arrangement. Further information:
Web: www.wwoof.org.uk International contacts:
www.wwoof.org
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