Volunteer

Tips for Choosing the Right Volunteering Project

Maria Sowter | Posted 03.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Maria Sowter

Responsible travel that includes volunteering can the most rewarding kind, allowing the traveller an extended period of time to get to know and give something back to a community or cause.

Six Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Embarking on an Adventure Travel Experience

Maria Sowter | Posted 23.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Maria Sowter

From looking into the eye of a whale shark as you scuba dive in the Indian ocean, to reaching the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, or capturing the perfect photograph of Angkor Wat - adventure travel means something a little different for everyone.

Why Do I Volunteer?

Anna Ray | Posted 16.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Anna Ray

Picture this, first year of Uni. Cabin fever in halls. Too many conversations that went "what A-levels did you do?", "where did you go on your gap yah?" I was searching for normal people who woke up before 4pm. For people who didn't smell of stale beer and a garlic kebabs.

Active Genealogy: Will You Answer the Call?

Scott Phillips | Posted 07.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Scott Phillips

If you are a genealogy geek like me then you garner a great deal of satisfaction and enjoyment from your work on your family history, family tree, and/or genealogy.

The Spirit of Christmas Ain't Just a Liqueur

Kate Thompson | Posted 20.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Kate Thompson

Christmas... it's not just for children; the true spirit of Christmas is about peace and love. So, with that in mind, I'm not going to offer you style inspiration, this year, on how to make your winter wonderland look even more enchanting, I'd like to give you something else to think about, something - dare I say it - more important.

We Need Volunteers, but Not Knee Jerk Reaction

Mark Topley | Posted 03.02.2013 | UK
Mark Topley

Today we celebrate volunteers and volunteering across the world. But for us this is not just a celebration of volunteers as a token, 'useful' contribution to enable the paid staff to carry on with their work; but as true partners, fellow family members working together to bring lasting change to people who are in pain.

Leaving London For a New Way Of Life in Goa

Sandy Dhaliwal | Posted 30.12.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Sandy Dhaliwal

This month I'm planning bus trips to a spice plantation, three historical Hindu temples, a famous waterfall called Dudhsagar Falls and the town of Old Goa; where I'm told I can join an excursion to see crocodiles.

70,000 Volunteers... A Success, But Now Let's Employ and Pay Them

Julie Bindel | Posted 19.10.2012 | UK Politics
Julie Bindel

As to the London Olympics' legacy - will there be one? and, if so, is sport going to be the only beneficiary? The disputes and disagreements are only just beginning.

London 2012: 'Yes We Can', Now it is time to work for a lasting legacy

Muhammad Abdul Bari | Posted 15.10.2012 | UK Sport
Muhammad Abdul Bari

It started with passion, and ended with inspiration. London 2012 has delivered a stunningly successful Olympic Games and is now preparing for the Paralympic Games. The theme 'Inspire a generation' has captured the mood of the nation with high spirit and euphoria. From organisers to volunteers to athletes: people from all sections of life have made this success possible.

Zero Days to Go...

Susie Beck | Posted 11.09.2012 | UK Sport
Susie Beck

Laying out my fresh out of the wrapper London 2012 snazzy uniform I am still in disbelief that the time has finally come. I can't help but think back to when I was 17, specifically 6 July 2005.

Volunteers' Week 2012: Inspiring and Celebrating

Dan Sumners | Posted 31.07.2012 | UK
Dan Sumners

Every year, over 20 million people across England and the UK volunteer, donating more than 100 million hours to their communities every week. It has been estimated that the economic value of this activity is worth in excess of £40 billion to our economy.