Category Archives: volunteering for mature people

Volunteer Abroad in Swaziland – Aids Education through Rugby Coaching

Posted on February 16, 2013 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

PASS THE BALL, NOT THE VIRUS! Make a difference in Swaziland – Combine rugby coaching and AIDS education with this fantastic charity and develop key career skills too! WHAT DOES THIS CHARITY DO? The charity, SKRUM, aims to provide AIDS … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEER IN SOUTH AFRICA THIS SUMMER – coach sport, teach or work in an orphanage

Posted on January 9, 2013 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

VOLUNTEER IN SOUTH AFRICA THIS SUMMER on a 5 week placement from Saturday 13th July to Saturday 17th August. Coach sports available:  Football, Rugby, Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Frisbee Teach in primary or secondary schools Work in orphanages Make … Continue reading →

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Volunteering for Families in India

Posted on October 21, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

We recently had an interesting family on our primary teaching combined with boys orphanage placement in Udaipur, in Northern Rajasthan.    Mum (Suniti) was 59 years old, her daughter Nameeta, a solicitor, was 35 and Vinay was just 16. What … Continue reading →

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Volunteering abroad – making a difference and leaving your footprint

Posted on October 3, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Ever thought about spending your school holidays coaching sport to underprivileged children abroad?  I suppose it is a bit of a bus-man’s-holiday if you are a teacher but you get to see a country from the inside and not as … Continue reading →

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Calling all Silverhairs! Your skills are needed!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

I have always thought that if I needed to employ someone I would chose a more mature person.  Why?  Well, they would have had a lifetime of experience, gained many skills along the way, will be loyal, reliable, know how … Continue reading →

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