Description

Give rural villages in Borneo access to clean, safe drinking water. Many remote communities within Malaysia still do not have access to clean, drinkable water. Although great steps have been taken to overcome this problem there still remains a large number lacking this basic need. Villages without a water source collect their water in large tanks and barrels from rainfall. The rainfall in many areas is insufficient to meet their needs all year round so water is often taken from polluted rivers causing ill health through water borne diseases such as typhoid. Volunteers will assist with the construction of gravity fed water systems - a simple and often inexpensive solution to getting fresh water into a community.

For further examples of volunteer projects you may be working on, please see our website. Please be aware that these may change and are just a guide to the types of community projects we work on during a Raleigh expedition.

Raleigh International is a youth and sustainable development 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.

We run different length gap year expeditions throughout the year to fit your study or work patterns. Choose from our unique 10 week (with 3 and a half and 7 week shorter options) or 5 week expeditions. You will be working with other young people from all around the world, on much needed community projects and environmental projects alongside our volunteer managers (aged 25+) and local skilled workers.

Highlights

* Our permanent presence in Borneo 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.

* Meet people from all walks of life, nationalities and backgrounds and make friends for life.

* Gain new skills and confidence that will help you stand out when applying for jobs or higher education.

* Get off the beaten track - Live and work in remote destinations in Borneo few tourists get access to.

* Combine community, environmental and adventure projects and experience an exchange of cultures, make a difference and challenge yourself physically and mentally.

"Raleigh was probably the best experience I've ever had. I will never forget the extraordinary people that I met and the friends that I made. It was something that I never had any doubts over at all and I don't regret a thing!" Patricia Malpas, venturer, Borneo

"Raleigh has made me appreciate more how privileged we are in everyday society and helped me take nothing for granted. It has provided me with an insight into how others in different countries and different cultures live their lives, beyond the very limited picture that is presented to us in the media. I also feel that I have developed socially and am more aware of the 'soft skills' that often go unnoticed but make such a difference to your life." Lewis Moore, venturer, Borneo

Travel Types

• Camping
• Environmental Studies
• Hiking
• Scuba
• Trekking
• Volunteering

Qualifications

Volunteers must be aged between 17-24 years old and up for a challenge!

Our expeditions are tough, but enable you to develop key skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, perseverance and leadership, all of which are sought by universities and employers and will help set you apart from the crowd.

We advise venturers to sign up between 6 and 12 months before the expedition departs, the reason being the earlier you apply the better chance you have of getting your first expedition choice. This also gives you more time to raise funds and you'll benefit from our training workshops.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1500 - 2995 GBP

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* Travel and Medical insurance (excluding personal belongings cover)
* Training and preparation
* Support before you go and when you're there
* Food and accommodation
* Specialist equipment
* In-country transport

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of in groups of 8-12

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Raleigh International's Mission Statement

We are a youth and sustainable development 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 our overseas expeditions. 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