'On the minibus here it was very quiet as nobody knew each other but by the time we came home everybody had made new friends and learnt new skills.'
Gaynor, MV Leader
Who
Berkshire Association of Clubs for Young People Millennium Volunteers
The project
Thirteen Millennium Volunteers from Reading spent two days at Scotney Castle in Kent, carrying out sensitive ditch restoration.
Their words...
'I was surprised how much I enjoyed the work...my main role on the residential was to take photos for our newsletter. However I discovered how much fun conservation work is.'
Claire, aged 17
'While we were working the warden explained that the habitat we were restoring would become a haven for dragonflies and other small wildlife. We were surprised by the tools we were given to use but the wardens ensured we used the properly and safely.'
Sophie, aged 17
What the young people gained
- Team spirit
- A fun residential
- Sense of achievement
- New skills - using tools
- New friends
- An understanding of why conservation work is carried out
- An opportunity to explore a new part of the world
- 30 hours towards their MV award of excellence
Scotney Castle benefited from a team of 13 keen pairs of hands to complete a task that without help would not have been completed.
What the project achieved
- Completion of a valuable conservation task
- Opportunity to increase environmental awareness
- Opportunity to raise awareness about the diverse work of the National Trust
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