Volunteer in the UK

You don't have to go abroad to volunteer on your career break. There are long-term full-time volunteer opportunities in the UK, if you can't or don't want to go overseas.

These volunteer jobs can include conservation work, working with people who have disabilities, and caring for ill children. Many UK full-time volunteer jobs are live-in, so they require you to live away from home.

There are a wide variety of jobs you can volunteer for in the UK. Some require a fairly high level of experience and professional skills, such as being a warden for a National Trust property. Others simply require commitment and enthusiasm.

• Related link
• www.dwp.gov.uk

If you want to volunteer full-time on your career break, you may need to contact the Department of Work and Pensions to see how your financial situation will be affected.

• See a list of organisations offering volunteer holidays in the UK
• Order information from volunteer companies

• In this section
• Volunteer abroad homepage
• Choosing a volunteer opportunity
• Countries that need volunteers
• Paying to volunteer overseas
• Ethical voluntary work abroad
• Volunteer holidays