영국의 자원봉사 휴가

"자원봉사 휴가에 참가하면 전문가, 다른 봉사자들과 함께 특별 프로젝트에 대해 일해볼 수 있습니다. " So whether you're interested in conservation, wildlife or organising special events, there's a volunteer break for you in Britain.

워킹 홀리데이(Working Holidays)

The National Trust is a charity which protects and opens to the public over 300 historic houses, gardens and industrial monuments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The charity runs around 450 Working Holidays every year, ranging from carrying out a conservation survey and herding goats to painting a lighthouse and planting trees.

Working Holidays range from 2 to 7 days, and food and accommodation is included in the price – from £35. You don’t need any previous experience in similar projects, as you’ll be led by experienced and trained volunteer leaders.

Anyone over the age of 16 can join a Working Holiday, and there are special holidays for volunteers aged 16-18, 21-40 and 40+. "워킹 홀리데이의 다양한 주제는 야외 자연보호, 내셔널 트러스트 행사 준비, 건설, 정원 가꾸기, 조사, 시골 보존 등입니다."

For most of the Working Holidays, your accommodation will be a National Trust basecamp - these are farmhouses, cottages or apartments that have been converted into volunteer accommodation. Working Holidays allow you to work at your own pace, with regular breaks and a picnic for lunch. Work days are usually from 09:00 to 17:00, and you’ll get every evening and one day off a week.

영국의 1일 자원봉사

If you don’t have much time, why not try being a day volunteer instead? "BTCV(영국 보존 자원봉사 트러스트, The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers)가 영국 전역에서 주중, 주말에 1일간의 보존 직무를 드립니다. " There’s no need to book in advance, you just turn up at the meeting point on the day.

Tasks vary from tree planting to dry stone walling, footpath construction to creating wildlife habitats. Like the Working Holidays, you don’t need any previous experience – the trained project leader will guide you through your task and you’re free to work at your own pace.

The day projects are usually open to volunteers over the age of 16, although if you’re under 18 you’ll need to provide confirmation of parental consent. Volunteering with BTVC is completely free, and they provide all the tools you need.

Not only is a volunteer break a great way to make a difference, it’s also a great opportunity to get closer to some of Britain’s most beautiful scenery. So if you’re team spirited, enjoy being outdoors and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, come and volunteer in Britain.  

더 많은 정보:

• Working Holidays, visit National Trust – Working Holidays
• BTVC day projects, visit BTVC – Local Days Out