3 Places To Visit That Can Make A Real Difference

Taking a holiday isn’t the same for everyone. Some will want to go somewhere hot and sunny, where they can relax on the beach. Others will love sightseeing somewhere they have never been before, perhaps on a city break.

However, if you want to face a challenge and feel like you are making a difference, then there are trips you can take that will offer you just that. Here are just three types of attractions you might choose to visit that will also leave you feeling like you are helping to make the world a better place.

• Animal sanctuaries

Every year, animals are rescued and taken to sanctuaries all over the country. These sanctuaries are run by people who are passionate about looking after sick and injured animals and giving them a safe place to live. 

Many of them, such as Hopefield – an animal sanctuary in Essex – organise volunteers to come and help them take care of the animals or clean and maintain their enclosures. As many animal sanctuaries rely on donations, offering this kind of help to them can be vital to their continued work. 

So, why not check for animal sanctuaries near you, to see if they need anyone to volunteer over a weekend or while you are on holiday? 

• National Parks and historic buildings

Charities such as the National Trust and English Heritage will often need people to help them maintain the parks and grounds of historic buildings. They also sometimes need people to help with restoration. 

With places all over the country, there are bound to be groups organised near you to help with this kind of crucial work. The National Trust offers people the chance to go on volunteering breaks. These are aimed at both individuals and families, and there is a range of accommodation on offer. 

Some local conservation members will also organise their own groups to help pick up litter and maintain the footpaths. 

 

•  Beaches that need to be cleaned  

Organisations such as the Marine Conservation Society are always looking for volunteers to help them keep the beaches of the UK litter free and clean. 

If you have a free weekend, you can find a beach near you where there are often groups that help to clean away rubbish and look at the local wildlife. 

If your local beach is a long way from home, you can always plan a long weekend or a full week and spend time volunteering, as well as seeing the sights. This is something that everyone can become involved with, from individuals to families. 

This can be a huge learning experience for children, not only to help them learn to keep beaches tidy, but also so that they can experience the different types of wildlife that are present in the water and along the seashore. 

So, why not check what opportunities are out there for you to help? 

The above are just three of the many types of places that you can visit, if you wish to go somewhere ‘with a difference’, and if you wish to make a difference. 

You can find many more volunteering opportunities online. You will be sure to find something local to you that you can do either on your own or with your family. It’s a great way to help out and learn about nature at the same time. 

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