International Conservation Holidays

Description: Have the time of your life and make a real difference to natural and historical world whilst gaining a unique insight into local cultures with the UK's largest and most experienced volunteer organisation. Choose from Conservation Holidays in over 25 countries worldwide. Whether it's the rich diversity of South Africa's wildlife, the magic and mystery of Estonia, the archaeology of Albania or community tree planting in Nepal we're sure there'll be something of interest.

BTCV Conservation Holidays offer you the experience of a lifetime. You can meet people you wouldn't normally meet and do things you didn't think you could do. Sure, you'll need to spend the days doing some physical work, but in return the stress and routine of your normal everyday life will be washed away and replaced by beautiful scenery, a sense of achievement and a bunch of new friends! You'll live, laugh and cook together and in the evenings you'll get free time to relax, explore the locality, maybe socialise even more!

Qualifications:
- You must be over 18.
- Previous experience not necessary.
- Strenuous: Volunteers should be physically fit and prepared to work in all weather

Cost in US$: Please inquire for more information

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Everyone's welcome

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to - Multi-Country Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Other

BTCV's Mission Statement: BTCV is the UK's largest practical conservation organization. It is a charity which involves over 130,000 people every year in projects to bring about positive environmental change. When BTCV was first established, over 40 years ago, most projects took place in the countryside and on nature reserves. The emphasis was on nature reserves. The emphasis was on improving rural landscapes and protecting habitats for wildlife. However it is not just; Countryside Landscape Wildlife But also Providing opportunities to volunteer Improving towns and cities Building communities Developing skills Helping people into work BTCV's remit has broadened considerably over the last four decades. We have evolved to meet the needs of an ever changing world. As far as conservation work is concerned, BTCV now offers volunteering opportunities in urban as well as rural locations, thus improving our towns and cities as well as the countryside. But beyond this, we also; give support to local groups train people in conservation and life skills run schemes - and take part in government initiatives - to help people secure employment.

Year Founded: 1959