A charity that boosts ex-soldiers by giving them a blast of the great outdoors is appealing for volunteers as it continues to grow this year.
Paul Shilling (right) – boss of Operation Jackdaw – is looking to attract new blood as the organisation steps up its wild camping slots in Kent.
The charity, which was featured in this magazine last year, has seen its popularity surge in recent months and now has support from celebs including former elite soldier Ant Middleton, plus sponsorship from kit suppliers.
Shilling, who served in The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment and whose deployments included Northern Ireland and the Balkans, said Jackdaw had also been backed by YouTubers.
The school PE teacher added: “It has gone massive in the last year or so – we have appeared on national television and featured on local radio too.
“We have gone from just a few people, to hosting 20 or 30 veterans during our monthly sessions – we also have details of specialist help for them if needed.”
