BTCV is a registered charity 261009 People working for a better environment
BTCV is a registered charity 261009
People working for a better environment
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Not just...
opportunities to volunteer
improving towns and cities
building communities
developing skillshelping people
into work
But also...
conserving the natural world
biodiversity
Conservation volunteering
Our 20thCentury roots
Our 21st Century vision
a world where people value their environment and take practical action to improve it
Our 21st Century purpose
to ensure that the potential for voluntary action for the environment is fully realised
Our 21st Century aims (1)
involve more people in practical environmental action
work increasingly at a local level ensure that training and education are key
components of all activities use influence to make voluntary action in the
environment relevant to the government’s broad social,economic and environmental objectives
Our 21st Century aims (2)
work with partners to achieve shared objectives
respond to our customers’ and supporters’ needs more effectively
maintain a commitment to qualitybe financially viable
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
International160+ offices700+ staff130,000 volunteers
of all ages and backgrounds
Our vital statistics
Our key funders include:
European, central and local government
corporate supporterstrusts and foundations
Who do we work with?
community groups, schools and individuals
land owners and land managersnational parks/protected areasbusiness and industrycentral and local government international partners
developing individuals and building communities
tackling social exclusion
personal development
Conservation volunteering
A range of activities BTCV Conservation
Holidays BTCV Green Gym community
development Conservation Contracts employee volunteering environmental
consultancy environmental
education international
development
midweek and weekend projects
Millennium Volunteers New Deal mail order goods training tree and pond wardens Volunteer Officers work based learning
holidays that last a lifetime
500 UK Natural Breaks and Action Breaks
BTCV Conservation Holidays - UK
be more than just a tourist
60+ holidays in 20 countries
BTCV Conservation Holidays - International
promoting health, fitness and the environment
burns off more calories than aerobics!
BTCV Green Gym
helping local communities to bring about positive environmental change
Working with communities
founding member of the Conservation Volunteers Alliance
Developing Skills International
An international dimension
employer-supported volunteering
community projects
Working with corporate partners
Team Building
One of the most successful events we have run - vodaphone
Working in partnership with Vodafone - LIVING THE VALUES
BTCV joint project October 11th 2002
The Greek Project
BTCVConservation Volunteers GreeceHospital PICPA in Voula
The work
Creation of a dance and computer centre– Laying a new floor– painting walls– construction of work stations
Get in touch now!
Tel: 01491 821600E-mail: [email protected]: www.btcv.org