Heritage Camps is an opportunity like no
other. You’ll spend a week volunteering to help preserve or restore a famous
cathedral, church or historic building and doing your bit to protect our
architectural heritage. You’ll get some great experience for your CV, make new
friends, have a lot of fun and get the opportunity to make a difference to some of the most
spectacular buildings in Britain.
Camps
take place every year during July and August at various locations across the
UK. Each camp is led by two volunteer team leaders, who are also part of the
team. Accommodation, food and equipment is provided.
Volunteers
are aged between 16 and 25, with the leaders generally in their 20's. No
previous experience is required. Volunteers mix with other young people from
across the country and Europe, and have the opportunity to take part in an
exciting week of development and team work.
Types
of activities volunteers could get involved in might include restoring
monuments and statues, re-laying stone pathways, maintaining ornamental
woodwork and brass features, clearing crypts and cellars, painting, gardening
or restoring graveyards. Without the time and energy of volunteers, many of
these jobs would not get done putting spectacular buildings at risk.
Heritage
Camps is a great opportunity for those with an interest in architecture,
heritage conservation of those looking for a residential placement for
their Duke of Edinburgh Gold award. Whatever your interest, each
camp is an opportunity to do something totally different, have fun and get
to know new people.
To
apply to attend a camp or for more information visit www.volunteeringmatters.org.uk/heritagecamps
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