A fantastic place where volunteers can learn about an extremely wide variety of skills during a short (or long term if you're hardcore) placement. This can range from gardening to turbine construction, as volunteers generally muck in and do whatever is needed. I have visited this centre several times and it is a constant joy and inspiration. Competition for volunteer places is hot, so get your application in before March to be in with a shout.
From £90 a week, these give you food and board and the opportunity to experience a wide variety of roles that are a little out of the ordinary. Conservation roles, dry stone walling, forestry - there are lots of great practical skills to be learnt here for the enthusiastic volunteer.
This group steward some of the biggest festivals, and in return for a deposit, or studying for one of their NVQ courses, you can get paid to work at festivals and get in for free. This year they are stewarding at not only mainstream events like Glastonbury, but also my personal favourite Beautiful Days.
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