Volunteer Trips

Penguins, South Africa

Teach English in Costa Rica, rescue penguins in South Africa, build small-scale sand-dams in Kenya, or care for cats and dogs in Koh Phangan, Thailand.

Gap years or sabbaticals aren’t the preserve of twenty-somethings any longer. There are hundreds of volunteer holidays out there to suit all interests and abilities, in locations all over the world. Trips can last anywhere from a week to six months or more, so even a short break can be turned into a more meaningful travel experience - and a unique adventure complete with personal satisfaction.

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A Holiday Without The Carbon Footprint

Two footprints in the sand with lapping water on a beach.

Worried about your carbon footprint? Find out how to take a holiday the eco-friendly way, and enjoy your travel too.

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Volunteer To Help Scottish Dolphins

Join the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit in north-east Scotland to participate in their on-going field studies and learn marine mammal rescue techniques.

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Leave Your Cars Behind

Discover the world around you and save money with a car-free day out.

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Reduce The Cost Of Motoring

Tips for environmental driving.

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Green Commuting

How to make your journey to work less polluting.

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How To Travel Ethically

Advice for those who love to travel but also care about the impact it's having on the environment.

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Hybrid Cars

A hybrid - is it a plant, an animal or a car?

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Make Your Own Fuel

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DIY biodiesel could cut diesel bills dramatically.

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Green Issues With Michael Wale

David Bellamy on allotment

Get Your Hands Dirty, Urges David Bellamy

Michael Wale meets David Bellamy and is swept aside by his enthusiasm and a note of controversy.

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