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City/State: Borneo |
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Country: MALAYSIA
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| Raleigh |
Third Floor
207 Waterloo Road
London
UNITED KINGDOM
SE1 8XD
Phone: +44 (0)20 7183 1270
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Program description: |
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"Raleigh offers an experience that you could not have travelling by yourself, a place to meet life-long friends, develop skills and memories in a special place. A once in a lifetime experience unlike another I will probably have the chance to take part in."
James Sale, Malaysia expedition.
Raleigh International is a well-established charity with over 23 years experience providing adventure and challenge expeditions. Our 5 week expedition gives you the choice of either a community or environmental project, plus a team-based adventure challenge.
A taste of what’s ahead on a Raleigh expedition
Community project
You will have the opportunity to experience first hand how communities in the Borneon state of Sabah live. As well as contributing to education or water projects, you will also organise community activities such as a sports day for the village and may be invited into the local’s houses.
Environmental project
With the rich biodiversity and abundant wildlife of its rainforests, there are ample opportunities to help preserve the local habitat or make it more accessible working alongside resident scientists and rangers. You could take part in research projects around the highly protected and world renowned Danum Valley, contribute to preparatory work for a hanging suspension bridge or build a trail for scientists in Imbak Canyon to help preserve its pristine virgin jungle.
Team-based adventure challenge
This is the perfect finale to your expedition. Working with a team of people that you already have got to know well, it will challenge both your mental and physical stamina, test your leadership and teamwork skills amidst remarkable scenery.
Raleigh International also runs expeditions to India, Costa Rica and Nicaragua for 10 to 4 weeks throughout the year. If you are aged 17-24, join an expedition as a venturer. Those aged 25+ can apply as volunteer managers to help lead and facilitate the expeditions for young people (full training is given therefore commitment is approximately 8 to 13 weeks). Roles include project managers, medics, logistics managers, drivers, communications officer, finance managers, administrators and photographers.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: Venturers aged 17-24; volunteer managers aged 25+
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: 10 - 15
Living arrangements on the program: Tents/Rustic Accommodation
How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months
What are the dates of this program: 5 week expeditions run throughout the year.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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Raleigh International has a permanent field base in each expedition country enabling us to build long-term partnerships with the government, NGOs and local communities and thus deliver projects that meet a genuine need and are sustainable. Thanks to our partnerships we often work in national parks and areas which other tourists don’t have access to.
Safety permeates everything we do and we have represented the industry in developing safety standards.
You will be joining volunteers from different lifestages and backgrounds, including young people from the the host country for a true exchange of cultures.
Working in small teams in a new environment, you will develop key life skills which will enhance both your professional and educational prospects.
The friends, memories, experience and skills you'll take away from a Raleigh expedition will stay with you for life. You will be joining a network of 30,000 people with similar attitudes and outlooks, keen to share their stories and keep the Raleigh spirit going.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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As a registered charity, we are dependent on fundraising activities to cover the cost of running our overseas projects and expeditions. In addition, we work in partnership with youth agencies to give disadvantaged young people the opportunity to develop skills and benefit from the Raleigh experience.
Fundraising targets:
Venturers aged 17-24:
10 week expedition £2,995
5 week expedition £1,750
7 week expedition £2,250
4 week expediton £1,500
Volunteer managers aged 25+:
5 week expedition (plus 2-3 weeks training) £1,350
10 week expedition (plus 3 weeks training) £1,950
Your fundraising target includes your travel and medical insurance, training, pre-departure support, all food and accommodation, specialist equipment and in-country transport. You will need to organise your flight independently.
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Typical person for this program: |
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If you are looking to make a genuine difference, get off the beaten track and be part of a team of volunteers from all walks of life.
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Qualifications required: |
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There are a range of volunteer manager roles available both specialised and non-specialised. Please refer to our website for full details. We provide full training in the UK and once in- country.
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Application process Involves: |
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Visit our website to book your place on expedition.
We hold Open Events regularly throughout the UK for everyone interested in joining or looking to find out more about a Raleigh expedition. You will meet the Raleigh head office team and chat with ex-volunteers about their experiences.
Please visit our website for details of forthcoming events in your area.
Visit our website using the link at the top of this page to view photos and videos from expedition, join the forum discussions and read blogs about life on Raleigh.
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