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Raleigh Expeditions Venturer Stories

Raleigh International launches Raleigh Borneo Expedition

We are excited to announce that in February 2025, Raleigh International will be relaunching our Expedition in Malaysian Borneo! 7…

KatrinaAugust 23, 2024

Alumni Raleigh News Venturer Stories

Leo’s Experience Reconnecting with What Really Matters on Expedition

Before embarking on his seven-week Expedition to South Africa as part of Raleigh’s Cycle 1 groups in February 2024, 18-year-old…

KatrinaMay 9, 2024

40 Years of Raleigh Alumni Venturer Stories

“It shone a light on what I value”: Rebecca’s 2012 Nicaragua Expedition

Over a decade on from her Expedition, Rebecca from Cornwall is reflecting on her 2012 Nicaragua Expedition, and the impact…

LuciaNovember 14, 2023

Raleigh Expeditions Raleigh News South Africa Venturer Stories

South Africa Updates: Messages from our Volunteers on the ground!

Hear from our volunteers on how they have found the no phones experience on their Raleigh Expeditions.

LuciaNovember 3, 2023

Raleigh Expeditions South Africa Venturer Stories

“It’s really a special experience”: Tiana’s South Africa Expedition

Tiana joined a 10 week Expedition in South Africa after deciding to step away from work and into international volunteering.

Jamie BairdOctober 9, 2023

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Raleigh Expeditions Venturer Stories

Raleigh Parent: My child “blossomed and grew into an adult” on Expedition

Having your child go on a Raleigh Expedition is a big learning experience for parents. One parent reflects on their…

Jamie BairdAugust 20, 2023

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Venturer Stories

How does volunteering impact your personal growth?

Join Hamish on his journey of discovering how volunteering impacts his personal growth and skill development in Nepal with the…

KatrinaMarch 31, 2023

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Costa Rica Raleigh Expeditions Venturer Stories

What Raleigh Expedition means to us

Adventure. Learning. Friendship - Raleigh Expedition Volunteers share one word which sums up Raleigh Expedition to them. On a Raleigh…

RaleighMay 6, 2022

A close-up photo of Isobel volunteering in the wilderness, wearing a Raleigh expedition t-shirt

Costa Rica Raleigh Expeditions Venturer Stories

“If anyone is thinking about signing up for Expedition, I would say – just do it!”

Isobel, 19, is from Amsterdam in The Netherlands. She did a Raleigh Expedition in Costa Rica in 2021 as part…

wpengineApril 29, 2022

Alumni UK Venturer Manager Stories Venturer Stories

Cath’s Raleigh Adventure in Scotland’s Rainforest

Cath's Background and Decision to Join the Re: Green Raleigh Expedition Hello Everyone! My name is Cath, i’m 55, and…

KatrinaApril 28, 2022

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