Volunteer overseas with Raleigh International

Raleigh Expedition isn’t like other volunteer programmes. We run life-changing Expeditions to some of the most remote places on the planet. Volunteers live in a homestay with a local family, work on sustainable projects in remote communities or national parks with an international team, and trek through unique and stunning landscapes.

Volunteers are challenged to achieve things they didn’t know they were capable of and return home with the power to create lasting change.

The course description

a typical day on this gap project

Raleigh International is a sustainable development not-for-profit organisation. We have more than 30 years of expertise in working with young people to create lasting change. We inspire, challenge and empower young people to work with communities living in poverty around the world.

We organize year-round volunteering programs to Tanzania, Nepal & Costa Rica for a duration of 4, 5, 7, and 10 weeks.

A Raleigh Expedition is a once in a lifetime experience to make a real difference. You’ll meet and collaborate with people from all over the world, including local volunteers from the country you are in. You will also immerse yourself in another culture and develop new skills, whilst using your passion and positivity to drive sustainable change where it is really needed. Our programs are challenging, inspiring, and rewarding. Over the years since our inception, we have built a global community of more than 44,000 volunteers dedicated to creating a sustainable future.

We need volunteers aged 17-24 to help deliver our sustainable development programs. We also have volunteer manager positions available for those aged 25 and over.

Who are we looking for?

the requirements for this course

For more than 30 years' we have run Raleigh Expedition. You will help find solutions to tackling some of the world’s problems together. You’ll build memories and develop leadership and teamwork skills to apply to your future career and personal life. It’s a volunteer experience that you will never forget.

During the Expedition you will meet new people, become part of the local community and learn first-hand about local culture. We ensure that communities have the skills and knowledge to continue work done together after you leave.

What can we offer you?

why choose us for your gap year

Raleigh Expedition brings young people together from all over the world to impact change for the communities you will work with, environmental change, and change in yourself.

You can join an Expedition for 4, 5, 7 or 10 weeks. Our Expeditions take place three times a year, starting in February & March, June & July and October & November.

If you volunteer on a 10 week programme you will take part in all three phases of the programme: community, environment and adventure. Volunteers on a 7 week Expedition will complete two of the three phases. Those on a 4 or 5 week Expedition will either do a community or environment project and a tough adventure challenge.