Looking for a Career Break? Volunteer in India with Raleigh

  India

• New Delhi: 
New Delhi

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: A

Description: Raleigh is a youth charity that inspires people from all walks of life, nationalities and ages to get out there and rise to the challenges of life on expedition. We run programmes in Borneo, Costa Rica & Nicaragua and India. Our expeditions are a challenging, but extremely rewarding combination of sustainable community, environmental and adventure projects.

Since our first expedition in 1984, we've been operating in many challenging locations across the globe and we've recently launched expeditions in India. We've established a base in Mysore, Karnataka which gives us great access to the Western Ghats, Nilgiri biosphere reserve and a number of South India's most important national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

On every expedition we need between 25 to 40 volunteer managers, aged from 25 to 75, with a variety of skills to lead expeditions or support projects from field bases. Working alongside our permanent in country staff and up to 120 young people, their role is to make sure our volunteer projects are safe, successful and to a high standard.

Volunteer managers make a huge difference to the lives of young people, the local communities and undergo a unique, rewarding journey of their own. Roles include project manager, medic, photographer, administrator, communications officer, finance manager, logistics co-ordinator, and team coach.

Highlights: * Our permanent presence in India means that we know what is needed to really make a positive difference out there. Because of this all of our volunteer projects are sustainable and genuinely needed by the communities we work in.

* Help the development of others Volunteer managers are vital in facilitating the development of young people on expedition and you'll be working with people from all different backgrounds and nationalities

* Get off the beaten track - We often work in national parks and obtain special permits to trek remote landscapes you couldn't access travelling alone

"On Raleigh I developed new skills, confidence and made real friendships. It has offered me the opportunity to believe in my abilities and given me time to reflect on this. The expedition has given me space and time to make plans which I would never have at home." Claire Morris, project manager, India

"I gained a greater appreciation of management skills especially with young people and the experience has filled gaps and weaknesses that I didn't even know I had. It has been most positive experience I have ever had fantastic!" Jason Bolton, Medic, India

Cost in US$: 1350 - 1950 GBP

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: People taking time out of employment, on a sabbatical or career break, or as part of their retirement.

Age Range: 25-75

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Raleigh 's Mission Statement: We are a youth and education charity. Since 1984 we have inspired over 30,000 people from all walks of life, nationalities and ages to get out there and rise to the challenges of life on expedition. We run programmes in Borneo, Costa Rica & Nicaragua and India. Our expeditions are a challenging, but extremely rewarding combination of sustainable community, environmental and adventure projects.

Year Founded: 1984