Labour Intensive Volunteer Work?

[Laurence]

I'm a 20 year old guy and am aware that it's mostly retired seniors who take up volunteer jobs. I figured I'd therefore be best put to use doing a more physically challenging volunteer job. Unfortunately I work Mon-Fri so would only be able to work Saturday and/or Sunday.

Do you guys have any suggestions? If not then feel free to suggest the most worthwhile volunteer opportunities in your opinion!

I'm based in London by the way.

 

[Velka]

London, England?

Habitat for Humanity

London, Ontario?

Habitat for Humanity

I've done work for them before; very physical, very rewarding.

Another option is to volunteer as a dog walker for your local animal shelter. There's always a 120lb beast that likes to pull on his leash.

 

[Laurence]

London, England?

Habitat for Humanity

London, Ontario?

Habitat for Humanity

I've done work for them before; very physical, very rewarding.

Another option is to volunteer as a dog walker for your local animal shelter. There's always a 120lb beast that likes to pull on his leash.

Oops, London UK! I forget there are others.

I'm afraid I'm at the start of my career and am not in a position where I can go abroad to volunteer. This is a regular weekend thing I'm thinking of. Dog walking is a great idea though - thanks!

 

[Velka]

Ah, my bad. Habitat for Humanity has local projects here in Canada. I just assumed the UK version of it would have projects based in London.

Another idea is volunteering at a local youth centre to help out with sports and the such.

Depending on your tastes, churches often need help maintaining their graveyards - it's physical work like gardening, moving paving stones, helping restore old gravestones.

Non-profit assisted living centres for people with physical/mental disabilities also usually need someone to help maintain grounds, do handyman work, etc.

 

[Russ]

Groups that take in collections of clothing and furniture to be redistributed are always looking for young people who are willing to put their back into it.

 

[Laurence]

Thanks a bunch guys - I had my first day with a German Shepherd Dog rescue organisation at a kennel today. It was amazing!

 

[Velka]

Wow, that was fast! Wonderful news!