WalUnaS01-07  Dublin Ireland  27-May-07  to  15-Jul-07  FEST  4 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

Big Top Tour, Dublin W:Volunteers will be living and working with a not for profit circus on tour in Dublin (Ireland). It funds its artistic objectives through commercial  activities, and aims to produce collaboration with experts from other fields, prograsseive and excellent mixed media circus. It does this with both professional artists and through community projects. They are an award winning company with 14 years of experience of big top tent touring. Volunteers will live with the circus for seven weeks at their camp in Dublin, Ireland. They will help with a variety of practical tasks such as cooking, bar work, stewarding, selling merchandise, building tents and staging. A: In tents, eating all meals with the circus. Volunteers should be prepared for basic conditions Location: Dublin, Ireland. There is also the possibility that the circus may move on to Taunton in Devon, England during the seven weeks. Meeting Point: Dublin Central Train Station Special remarks: Volunteers should bring sleeping bags, mats and warm and waterproof clothing. They will also need STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS. Volunteers should be prepared for basic conditions. There is no group leader on this project so volunteers should be prepared to fully involve themselves in circus life. The age forthis project is 21+

WalUnaS02-07  Pen Yr Allt, Ceredigion  04-Jun-07  to  17-Jun-07  RENO  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W:Volunteers will be working in Graybeard's wood and Pen Yr Allt woodland near to the village of Rhydlewis and close to local beaches. Pen Yr Allt is a not for profit community group set up to manage and care for 19 acres of woodland, and to ensure that the local community are able to use and take ownership of the woodland space. Volunteers will help with the second phase of the construction of a celtic roundhouse. Work will involve building cord walls, cementing using a traditional technique, covering the roof with turf and tidying up and levelling the walls. The second part to the project will focus on the building of a 'life path', a path encircling the roundhouse seperated into different areas symbolising different stages in the life cycle from birth to death. Volunteers will help with the construction and shaping of this path.There will also be a few days of the project devoted to learning creative skills such as woodcarving, willow weaving, making handicrafts and musical insrtuments. A: In tents and geodomes. There is a kitchen with a gas stove for cooking as well as an outdoor barbeque. The shower is solar powered and volunteers can also use the river to wash in. Volunteers should be prepared for basic conditions LO: Near to the village of Rhydlewis in Ceredigion. Volunteers will be close to the beaches and the small towns of Cardigan, Newquay and Llangranog. Meeting point: carmarthen train station Special remarks: Volunteers should bring warm and waterprrof clothing, sleeping bags and mats, good working boots and swimming things. They should be prepared for basic conditions

WalUnaMTV03-07  SIR GAR, Carmarthenshire  16-Jun-07  to  31-Oct-07  ENVI  6 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: Six MTVs (medium term volunteers) will work to support the international volunteer programme hosted by carmarthenshire county council. MTVs will lead groups of international volunteers who come to participate in IVPs (International volunteer projects) for periods of two weeks. MTVs will support and manage these projects over the summer/autumn season. These projects will be in tow parts. The first will be environemtnal work done with the local rangers at the council. The work will be varied but its aim is to maintain and improve access to the countryside. Work could include footpath maintenance, putting up syiles and fences and general maintenance. The second part will be to deliver a series of global education workshops and community events. The MTV team will work together (with the help of UNA Exchange) to create a 'global session' to take around the schools and youth clubs in the local area, and to organise two global community events. The team will further be responsible for motivating the international volunteers for the environmental work and participating alongside them, keeping a record of the budget, organising domestic life and the group accommodation. On arrival MTVs will receive 8 days of training with UNA Exchange and the county council. A: In the Glanaman youth centre in dormotories. There is a kitchen on site as well as internet access and a pool table! LO: Glanaman, Carmarthenshire. A small town in rural Carmarthenshire. In free time there will be plenty of opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside Meeting Point: Carmarthen Train Station Special requirements: Volunteers should be 21+, have voluntary/ IVP experience, a full driving license valid in the UK and good English. They will need warm and waterproof clothes and STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS for the work. Volunteers will be provided with pocket money of £140 per month for personal expenses and food and accommodation.

WalUnaS05-07  SIR GAR 1,Carmarthenshire  01-Jul-07  to  15-Jul-07  ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: Volunteers will bhe working in the county of Carmarthenshire, known as 'the garden of Wales' alongside local countryside rangers. Volunteers will carry out practical environmental tasks to improve and maintain access to the countryside. tasks will be varied but could include improving and developing picnic areas and information points, clearing scrub and putting up stiles and fences. Volunteers may also be involved in global education sessions in schools and youth centres. These sessions will be informal and will concentrate on giving young people information about where the volunteers come from and running activities with them. Volunteers may like to think about something they could contribute to these sessions - a national dance, simple songs, children's games, craft activites etc. The group of medium term volunteers staying in Carmarthenshire will help to lead these activities. A: In Glanaman youth resource centre in dormotories. Volunteers will cook for themselves in the kitchen on site. There is also internet access and a pool table. Location: The smnall town of Glanaman in carmarthenshire. volunteers will be well placed to enjoy the beautiful countryside which includes rugged coastlines and the Black Mountain range in the Brecon Beacons. The nearest large towns are Llaneli and swansea. Meeting point: Llanelli train station Special requirements: STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS, warm and waterproof clothing

WalUnaS04-07  AFAN FOREST  01-Jul-07  to  14-Jul-07  ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: Volunteers will be working in Afan Forest located in Neath and Prot Talbot. This area is often associated with the steel industry but in fact has many beautiful areas with spectacular waterfalls, forests and hills. UNA Exchange has worked with forest rangers for more than 15 years and has helped improve many of the areas important sites. Volunteers will work on a variety of tasks including woodland management, habitat improvement and access work. A: In the community centre of Pontardawe. The centre has a kitchen and bathrooms, showers are provided at the swimming pool next door. LO: The Neath valley in Neath Port Talbot. The cities of Swansea and Cardiff are nearby, as is the beautiful Brecon Beacons national Park Meeting Point: Neath Railway station Special requirements: Volunteers should bring sleeping bags and mats, warm and waterproof clothing and STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS.

WalUnaS06-07  Pen Yr Allt, ceredigion 2  09-Jul-07  to  22-Jul-07  RENO  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: Volunteers will be working in Graybeard's wood and Pen Yr Allt woodland near to the village of Rhydlewis and close to local beaches. Pen Yr Allt is a not for profit community group set up to manage and care for 19 acres of woodland, and to ensure that the local community are able to use and take ownership of the woodland space. Volunteers will help with the second phase of the construction of a celtic roundhouse. Work will involve building cord walls, cementing using a traditional technique, covering the roof with turf and tidying up and levelling the walls. The second part to the project will focus on the building of a 'life path', a path encircling the roundhouse seperated into different areas symbolising different stages in the life cycle from birth to death. Volunteers will help with the construction and shaping of this path. There will also be a few days of the project devoted to learning creative skills such as woodcarving, willow weaving, making handicrafts and musical insrtuments. A: In tents and geodomes. There is a kitchen with a gas stove for cooking as well as an outdoor barbeque. The shower is solar powered and volunteers can also use the river to wash in. Volunteers should be prepared for basic conditions LO: Near to the village of Rhydlewis in Ceredigion. Volunteers will be close to the beaches and the small towns of Cardigan, Newquay and Llangranog. Meeting point: carmarthen train station Special remarks: Volunteers should bring warm and waterprrof clothing, sleeping bags and mats, good working boots and swimming things. They should be prepared for basic conditions

WalUnaS07-07  CORS CARON BIRDHIDES,Ceredigion  14-Jul-07  to  29-Jul-07  ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: Volunteers will be working on the Cors caron Nature Reserve two miles from the village of Tregaron. The Reserve is home to a raise bog system containing a variety of plants, it is also home to birds such as the Red Kite. Volunteers will be working on the construction of a new birdhide, and will be working alongside local volunteers A: not yet been finalised Meeting Point: Aberystwyth Train station Location: In the town of Tregaron, Ceredigion. Ceredgion is home to some beautiful countryside and coastal scenery. The student town of Aberystwyth is not too far away. Special requirements: Sleeping bags and mats, warm and waterproof clothing, good working boots.

WalUnaS08-07  SIR GAR 2,Carmarthenshire  17-Jul-07  to  31-Jul-07  ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: Volunteers will bhe working in the county of Carmarthenshire, known as 'the garden of Wales' alongside local countryside rangers. Volunteers will carry out practical environmental tasks to improve and maintain access to the countryside. tasks will be varied but could include improving and developing picnic areas and information points, clearing scrub and putting up stiles and fences. Volunteers may also be involved in global education sessions in schools and youth centres. These sessions will be informal and will concentrate on giving young people information about where the volunteers come from and running activities with them. Volunteers may like to think about something they could contribute to these sessions - a national dance, simple songs, children's games, craft activites etc. The group of medium term volunteers staying in Carmarthenshire will help to lead these activities. A: In Glanaman youth resource centre in dormotories. Volunteers will cook for themselves in the kitchen on site. There is also internet access and a pool table. Location: The smnall town of Glanaman in carmarthenshire. volunteers will be well placed to enjoy the beautiful countryside which includes rugged coastlines and the Black Mountain range in the Brecon Beacons. The nearest large towns are Llaneli and swansea. Meeting point: Llanelli train station Special requirements: STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS, warm and waterproof clothing

WalUnaS13-07  CAERDROIA,Conwy  21-Jul-07  to  04-Aug-07  RENO/ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W:Golygfa Gwydyr is a community arts organisation based in the small town of Llanrwst in Conwy, North Wales. The organisation works with the local community to promote culture in the Gwydir Forest. One way they do this is through something called the Caerdroia. The Caerdrois is an area of woodland that has works and installations by local artists displayed that complement the natural environment. It also hosts community theatre events. Volunteers will be working on the first phase of the round house in the caerdroia, and working together with the local community and young people. A: volunteers will be staying in a bunk house near the project. There will be two dormotories and two shower rooms. Volunteers will cook for themselves in the kitchen on site. LO: In the small town on Llanrwst in Conwy on the edge of the beautiful Snowdonia national Park with its impressive mountains and stunning scenery. Meeting Point:Llandudno Junction Station Special remarks: Although volunteers are working on a construction project local school children will be working alongside them so a certificate of good conduct will be required. Volunteers should also bring STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS, a sleeping bag and warm and waterproof clothing  Meeting Point: Llandudno Junction Train station

WalUnaS11-07  YSTRADGYNLAIS KIDS, Swansea  21-Jul-07  to  11-Aug-07  KIDS  3 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W:Ystradgynlais is a small town that lies in the upper reaches of the Tawe valley. Volunteers will be working on a playscheme in the town with 7 - 11 year olds, and then on a teen scheme with local young people. Volunteers will assist paid staff to make sure that the young people enjoy stimulating, safe activities. Activities will include outdoor pursuits as well as games and craft workshops. For the young people it is also an ideal opportunity to learn about other countries and cultures, and so volunteers should come with some ideas of games activites or songs from their own countires that they might be able to share. A: Volunteers will stay in the youth centre, which is well equipped with cooking and washing facilities. The volunteers will have access to a sports hall, football pitch and ping pong. They will cook for themselves and sleep on inflatable matresses on the floor LO:Ystradgnlais is about 16 miles from swansea and on the edge of the beautiful Brecon Beacon's National Park. Meeting Point: Neath Railway station Special remarks: Volunteers should have the energy and motivation for working with children, they should also have good English. A certificate of good conduct and a motivation letter will be required for this project. Volunteers will need to bring a sleeping bag, warm and waterproof clothing and plenty of energy!

WalUnaS12-07  YSTRADGYNLAIS TRAILS, Swansea  21-Jul-07  to  11-Aug-07  ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: Ystradgynlais is a small town that lies in the upper recahes of the Tawe valley. Volunteers will be working with the Forestry Commission at a local site which is being reclaimed for leisure activities and nature preservation.They will also help at other sites around the twon on behalf of the local council or community groups. Work will involve clearing and cutting undergrowth and trees, clearing footpaths, parks and other open spaces, putting in stiles and gates and possibly general maintenance work on local community buildings. A:Volunteers will stay in the youth centre, which is well equipped with cooking and washing facilities. The volunteers will have access to a sports hall, football pitch and ping pong. They will cook for themselves and sleep on inflatable matresses on the floor LO:Ystradgnlais is about 16 miles from swansea and on the edge of the beautiful Brecon Beacon's National Park. Meeting Point: Neath Railway station Special remarks: Volunteers should bring a sleeping bag,warm and waterprrof clothing  and STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS

WalUnaS10-07  SUSTAINABLE LIVING, Gwynedd  21-Jul-07  to  04-Aug-07  ENVI/RENO  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: This project is a community venture for people of all ages and backgrounds, with special emphasis onm providing holistic learning and training opportunities for young people. The aim is to create a community resource that explores how to introduce the ideas of sustainability into our work and daily lives, and learn to live more harmoniously with our environment. Volunteers will be helping to build an oak framed barn and cob house. They will also be continuing envioronmental land projects, such as the community organic garden. A: Volunteers will sleep in the farm house which has its own bathroom and kitchen. they will need to bring their own sleeping bags and mats. LO: The project is located on the beautiful Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. The area is very rural and so there are not many ammentites like shops or pubs close by! However there is beautiful countryside to explore and old historical sites. there will also be evenings spent participating in sorytellings and music. Meeting Point: Pwllheli train Station Special remarks: Volunteers should have an interest in the environment and sustainability. The work may be quite physical so volunteers should be prepared for this and be reasonably fit and healthy. Volunteers will need to bring, sleepingbags, strong working boots and warm and waterproof clothing

WalUnaS09-07  MAES YR HAF,Rhondda Cynon Taff  21-Jul-07  to  04-Aug-07  KIDS  9 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: Rhondda Cynon Taff is traditionally a heavily industrialised area which has suffered as a result of the decline of mining and heavy industry. Community centres like Maes Yr Haf however have provided a focal point for regenerating communities. Volunteers will be working on the summer playscheme organised by a group of local people from Trealaw. They will be helping supervise the playscheme, which offers activities for up to 100 children aged between 5 and 14, and assisting with informal activities that happen throughout the day such as games, art, craft and sports. For the children it is also an ideal opportunity to learn about other countries and cultures and so volunteers should come with ideas for games, songs or activities from their own countries A: Volunteers will sleep on mats on the floor of the community centre. The centre has a kitchen, washroom and shower LO: Trealaw is in the county oif Rhondda Cynon Taff and is not too far away from cardiff. In spare time there are sites of historical interest to explore as well as some beautiful countryside Meeting point: Dinas Rhondda Railway station Special Remarks: Volunteers must have a good level of English and energy and motivation for working with children. A certificate of good conduct and a motivation letter will be required for this project. Volunteers should bring sleeping bags and mats, warm and waterproof clothing and lots of energy!

WalUnaS14-07  Bridgend  30-Jul-07  to  11-Aug-07  ARTS/KIDS  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W:Valley and Vale Community Arts is based in Betws, South Wales. Betws is an ex mining village that has suffered disadvantages since the closure of the pits in the 1980s but which is slowly regenerating. The project prioritises people and communities which are at risk, vunerable or isolated and works on a range of projects in all artforms, media and performance. The camp will be working around a global theme to create a performance piece - the Sound of the Drum - at the end to show parents and friends, as well as offering the kids games, time on the beach and a range of activities. Volunteers should come with ideas of games, activites or songs to share from their own countries with children on the playscheme. A: At Ogmore Educational Centre - 5 minutes from the beach, the children for the playscheme will be transported down to where the volunteers will be staying every day. Volunteers will stay in a dormitory and have meals in the canteen. There's a tv/games room and some other facilities such as a sports hall. LO: At the Ogmore Educational centre, right on the beach. It's near Betws and the town of Bridgend. Meeting Point: Bridgend train station Special remarks: Volunteers should have the energy and motivation for working with children. A Certificate of good conduct and a motivation letter will be required for this project. A knowledge of a particular artform would also be useful although not essential. Volunteers should bring warm and waterproof clothing as well as swimming things for the beach.

WalUnaS15-07  SIR GAR 3,carmarthenshire  02-Aug-07  to  16-Aug-07  ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W:Volunteers will bhe working in the county of Carmarthenshire, known as 'the garden of Wales' alongside local countryside rangers. Volunteers will carry out practical environmental tasks to improve and maintain access to the countryside. tasks will be varied but could include improving and developing picnic areas and information points, clearing scrub and putting up stiles and fences. Volunteers may also be involved in global education sessions in schools and youth centres. These sessions will be informal and will concentrate on giving young people information about where the volunteers come from and running activities with them. Volunteers may like to think about something they could contribute to these sessions - a national dance, simple songs, children's games, craft activites etc. There will also be a community event volunteers will be involved in planning. The group of medium term volunteers staying in Carmarthenshire will help to lead these activities.  A: In Glanaman youth resource centre in dormotories. Volunteers will cook for themselves in the kitchen on site. There is also internet access and a pool table. LO: The smnall town of Glanaman in carmarthenshire. volunteers will be well placed to enjoy the beautiful countryside which includes rugged coastlines and the Black Mountain range in the Brecon Beacons. The nearest large towns are Llaneli and swansea. Meeting point: Llanelli train station Special requirements: STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS, warm and waterproof clothing.

WalUnaS16-07  PENRHYS, Rhondda Cynon Taff  09-Aug-07  to  28-Aug-07  KIDS  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: Penrhys, the highest village in Wales was built in the 1960s and modelled on an Italian hill village! More recently Penrhys has unfortunately been more known for some of its problems relating to unemployment and other social difficulties. But beyond this is a welcoming community and the Penrhys Partnership is at the centre of this. Volunteers will work with the Penrhys Partnership on the children's playscheme. They will work on various activities with the children including arts, craft and music workshops.For the children it is also an ideal opportunity to learn about other countries and cultures and so volunteers should come with ideas for games, songs or activities from their own countries. At the end of the project volunteers will be involved in the Penrhys festival. A: Volunteers will be based in the community centre which has kitchens, washrooms and showers. Meeting point: Ystrad Rhondda Railway Station Special Requirements: The motivation and evergy to work with children as well as good English. A certifcate of good conduct and motivation letter are required  forthis project. Volunteers should bring sleeping bags and mats and warm and waterproof clothing.

WalUnaS17-07  SUSTAINABLE LIVING 2,Gwynedd  18-Aug-07  to  01-Sep-07  RENO/ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: This project is a community venture for people of all ages and backgrounds, with special emphasis onm providing holistic learning and training opportunities for young people. The aim is to create a community resource that explores how to introduce the ideas of sustainability into our work and daily lives, and learn to live more harmoniously with our environment. Volunteers will be helping to build an oak framed barn and cob house. They will also be continuing envioronmental land projects, such as the community organic garden. A: Volunteers will sleep in the farm house which has its own bathroom and kitchen. they will need to bring their own sleeping bags and mats. LO: The project is located on the beautiful Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. The area is very rural and so there are not many ammentites like shops or pubs close by! However there is beautiful countryside to explore and old historical sites. there  willalso be evenings spent participating in sorytellings and music. Meeting Point: Pwllheli train Station Special remarks: Volunteers should have an interest in the environment and sustainability. The work may be quite physical so volunteers should be prepared  forthis and be reasonably fit and healthy. Volunteers will need to bring, sleeping bags, strong working boots and warm and waterproof clothing.

WalUnaS18-07  THE BELL CENTRE,Rhondda Cynon Taff  18-Aug-07  to  01-Sep-07  KIDS  5 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: The village of Blaenllechau is situated in the Rhondda Valley in South Wales. The last Rhondda coal pit closed in 1989 leaving behind a legacy of high unemployment and severe environmental scars. The Blaenllechau Community Regeneration programme was was initiated by a group of villagers in 1993 to tackle the problems faced by the community. The 'BELL' Centre hosts courses, has a community cafe and a nursery and creche. Volunteers will work on the summer playscheme at the centre, organising activities such as games, crafts and music.For the children it is also an ideal opportunity to learn about other countries and cultures and so volunteers should come with ideas for games, songs or activities from their own countries. A: Volunteers will stay at the drop in centre, a community building, on air beds. Volunteers will cook for themselves and washing and cooking facilities will be provided at the centre. LO: In Blaenllechau in the Rhondda Valley, quite close to Cardiff (about half an hour's drive.) In spare time there is plenty of surrounding countryside to explore as well as sites of historical interest. Meeting Point: Blaenllechau Train station Special Requirements: The motivation and evergy to work with children as well as good English. A certifcate of good conduct and motivation letter are required for this project. Volunteers should bring sleeping bags and mats and warm and waterproof clothing.

WalUnaS19-07  SIR GAR 4,Carmarthenshire  26-Aug-07  to  09-Sep-07  ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

Volunteers will bhe working in the county of Carmarthenshire, known as 'the garden of Wales' alongside local countryside rangers. Volunteers will carry out practical environmental tasks to improve and maintain access to the countryside. tasks will be varied but could include improving and developing picnic areas and information points, clearing scrub and putting up stiles and fences. Volunteers may also be involved in global education sessions in schools and youth centres. These sessions will be informal and will concentrate on giving young people information about where the volunteers come from and running activities with them. Volunteers may like to think about something they could contribute to these sessions - a national dance, simple songs, children's games, craft activites etc.The group of medium term volunteers staying in Carmarthenshire will help to lead these activities.  A: In Glanaman youth resource centre in dormotories. Volunteers will cook for themselves in the kitchen on site. There is also internet access and a pool table. LO: The smnall town of Glanaman in carmarthenshire. volunteers will be well placed to enjoy the beautiful countryside which includes rugged coastlines and the Black Mountain range in the Brecon Beacons. The nearest large towns are Llaneli and swansea. Meeting point: Llanelli train station Special requirements: STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS, warm and waterproof clothing.

WalUnaS20-07  Rhondda Cynon Taff  08-Sep-07  to  23-Sep-07  RENO/ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: Dare Valley is situated just next to the town of Aberdare and offers local people a chance to enjoy the countryside on their doorstep. The area was once heavily industrialised but is now a beautiful area to enjoy walks and cycling. Volunteers will work at the park to construct a child's orienteering course with a difference. The controls for the course will be carved into wood and/or incorporated into natural features with environemntal messages also. A: The volunteers will stay in tha parks accommodation, there will be four volunteers per room with a bathroom attached. meals will be provided in the canteen, There is also a lounge and a cafe. LO: Dare valley is just outside the small town of Aberdare and about 25 miles away from Cardiff. In free time volunteers can expolre the country park with its many walks and cycle paths. Meeting point: Aberdare train station Special requirements: Good working boots, warm and waterproof clothing

WalUnaS21-07  SIR GAR 5,Carmarthenshire  11-Sep-07  to  25-Sep-07  ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

Volunteers will bhe working in the county of Carmarthenshire, known as 'the garden of Wales' alongside local countryside rangers. Volunteers will carry out practical environmental tasks to improve and maintain access to the countryside. tasks will be varied but could include improving and developing picnic areas and information points, clearing scrub and putting up stiles and fences. Volunteers may also be involved in global education sessions in schools and youth centres. These sessions will be informal and will concentrate on giving young people information about where the volunteers come from and running activities with them. Volunteers may like to think about something they could contribute to these sessions - a national dance, simple songs, children's games, craft activites etc.The group of medium term volunteers staying in Carmarthenshire will help to lead these activities.  A: In Glanaman youth resource centre in dormotories. Volunteers will cook for themselves in the kitchen on site. There is also internet access and a pool table. LO: The smnall town of Glanaman in carmarthenshire. volunteers will be well placed to enjoy the beautiful countryside which includes rugged coastlines and the Black Mountain range in the Brecon Beacons. The nearest large towns are Llaneli and swansea. Meeting point: Llanelli train station Special requirements: STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS, warm and waterproof clothing

WalUnaS22-07  ERYRI,Gwynedd  15-Sep-07  to  30-Sep-07  ENVI  12 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

W: Eryri, or Snowdonia in English, means place of the Eagles. It is one of eleven national parks in England and Wales and the second largest in the country. Volunteers will be working with the park rangers. In the first week they will help to improve footpaths in the area and in the second week they will work with the forestry team clearing brash, planting trees and eradicating intrusive plants. A: The first week will be spent in bunk house accommodation. The second week will be spent in a local youth hostel in a nearby village. The group will cook for themselves LO: Snowdonia national Park in Gwynedd. The area has no very large towns but is well placed for spectacular mountain scenery and outdoor pursuits. The nearest large town is Bangor Meeting Point: Bangor Train Station Special remarks: The work will be physically demanding and could involve up to 2 hours of walking uphill to reach the work site. Volunteers must bring STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS, a sleeping bag and warm and waterproof clothing.

WalUnaS23-07  SIR GAR 6,Carmarthenshire  27-Sep-07  to  11-Oct-07  ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

Volunteers will bhe working in the county of Carmarthenshire, known as 'the garden of Wales' alongside local countryside rangers. Volunteers will carry out practical environmental tasks to improve and maintain access to the countryside. tasks will be varied but could include improving and developing picnic areas and information points, clearing scrub and putting up stiles and fences. Volunteers may also be involved in global education sessions in schools and youth centres. These sessions will be informal and will concentrate on giving young people information about where the volunteers come from and running activities with them. Volunteers may like to think about something they could contribute to these sessions - a national dance, simple songs, children's games, craft activites etc.The group of medium term volunteers staying in Carmarthenshire will help to lead these activities.  A: In Glanaman youth resource centre in dormotories. Volunteers will cook for themselves in the kitchen on site. There is also internet access and a pool table. LO: The smnall town of Glanaman in carmarthenshire. volunteers will be well placed to enjoy the beautiful countryside which includes rugged coastlines and the Black Mountain range in the Brecon Beacons. The nearest large towns are Llaneli and swansea. Meeting point: Llanelli train station Special requirements: STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS, warm and waterproof clothing

WalUnaS24-07  SIR GAR 7,Carmarthenshire  15-Oct-07  to  29-Oct-07  ENVI  10 V. Ages  21+ Fee:$250.00

Volunteers will bhe working in the county of Carmarthenshire, known as 'the garden of Wales' alongside local countryside rangers. Volunteers will carry out practical environmental tasks to improve and maintain access to the countryside. tasks will be varied but could include improving and developing picnic areas and information points, clearing scrub and putting up stiles and fences. Volunteers may also be involved in global education sessions in schools and youth centres. These sessions will be informal and will concentrate on giving young people information about where the volunteers come from and running activities with them. Volunteers may like to think about something they could contribute to these sessions - a national dance, simple songs, children's games, craft activites etc. Volunteers will also be involved in planning a community event. The group of medium term volunteers staying in Carmarthenshire will help to lead these activities.  A: In Glanaman youth resource centre in dormotories. Volunteers will cook for themselves in the kitchen on site. There is also internet access and a pool table. LO: The smnall town of Glanaman in carmarthenshire. volunteers will be well placed to enjoy the beautiful countryside which includes rugged coastlines and the Black Mountain range in the Brecon Beacons. The nearest large towns are Llaneli and swansea. Meeting point: Llanelli train station Special requirements: STEEL TOE CAPPED BOOTS, warm and waterproof clothing