Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Benefits of UK volunteering
You can:
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Do some things you couldn't do abroad. Good examples are counselling, befriend-
ing and fundraising, all of which need at least some local knowledge.
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Have more flexibility: you can do a variety of things rather than opting for one
programme or project.
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Combine volunteering with a study course or part-time job.
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Get to know more about your own community.
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Get experience before committing to a project abroad.
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Develop career options - a now well-accepted route into radio for example is to do
a volunteer stint on hospital radio.
