Hi everyone,
I've been having a lot of doubts recently about joining up.
And have therefore come to the conclusion, that, at this point right now in my life, perhaps jumping head-first into a military life wouldn't be my best option.
And, on the advice of my father and others, I have decided to take a year and perhaps go volunteering or backpacking, if only for a few months. To get the life experience which I believe would be of huge benefit before I jump into a military lifestyle - I feel like I need to develop the state of mind, perhaps.
So, do any of you have any knowledge, or experience with volunteer/backpacking networks?
I'd prefer if the volunteering was low-cost, or, if possible free! And preferably in Europe and the UK. Also, if they included accommodation and/or a stipend that'd be great!
I'm open to all types, but have preferences towards sports coaching, media or journalism, youth work, community-building projects.
Cheers,
hawky.
I've been having a lot of doubts recently about joining up.
And have therefore come to the conclusion, that, at this point right now in my life, perhaps jumping head-first into a military life wouldn't be my best option.
And, on the advice of my father and others, I have decided to take a year and perhaps go volunteering or backpacking, if only for a few months. To get the life experience which I believe would be of huge benefit before I jump into a military lifestyle - I feel like I need to develop the state of mind, perhaps.
So, do any of you have any knowledge, or experience with volunteer/backpacking networks?
I'd prefer if the volunteering was low-cost, or, if possible free! And preferably in Europe and the UK. Also, if they included accommodation and/or a stipend that'd be great!
I'm open to all types, but have preferences towards sports coaching, media or journalism, youth work, community-building projects.
Cheers,
hawky.