Worthwhile Projects

[plop1389]

Not sure it comes under jobs depending on the answers I get but Im 16 and looking for a worthwhile project to do in my 2 and a half month holiday preferiably making money but it's not essential, any ideas?

[Scarlett]

How about doing some work experience for a company you would really love to work for some day? It would look great on your CV and they may actually offer youa job at the end of it?!

[catra1]

what about charity work? Years and years ago I helped out at Barnardos Summer Playscheme. I think I got my expenses and lunch, I learned lots and felt I was helping out- it also looked good on my CV can't remember how old i was- think i was about 17. I think it was only for 6 weeks though

[natty23]

any kind of voluntary work looks great on your cv and will be a real boost to a uni application ina coupleof years.

i did voluntary work at my local hospital 2 days a week, and loved it.

alternatively think of what career you would like and try and get a couple of weeks work experience - you don't want to spend your entire break working!

[natty23]

The National Trust' organises 'working holidays' all over the country and there is a vast amount of different type of 'projects' available.

i did one in worcester a few years ago - we helped to rebuild a stone wall around a stately home. ok it doesn't sound great, but it really was a lot of fun. there are others such as helping kids groups or countryside clearup type projects to. take a look at  http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/volunteering/workinghols.asp