Be a Venturer Manager on a Raleigh Expedition, supporting young people and local communities on sustainable development projects.
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VOLUNTEER ABROAD OVER 25
What is a Venturer Manager?
Our Venturer Managers (VMs) are the driving force behind the Expedition. Experience the satisfaction of seeing the tangible impact of your efforts as projects come to fruition, leaving a lasting legacy of positive change in communities and empowering young adults to become agents of change in their own lives and beyond.
- Help young Venturers from across the globe to develop their skills and confidence.
- Gain new experiences and work on impactful hands-on projects.
- Ensure the programmes run smoothly and effectively.
- Work alongside permanent country staff and help keep the young volunteers safe whilst on Expedition.
You’ll need to be 25 or over to apply.
All Venturer Manager Roles
If you are age 25-75, you can apply to join volunteer as a Venturer Manager with Raleigh.
Project Coordinator
From £400$500$500$400
You’ll support delivering the project aims as well as monitoring and coaching our Venturers.
Content & Photographer
From £400$500$500$400
You’ll work to generate exciting, engaging and high-quality content for our socials and photography.
Deputy Logistics Coordinator
From £400$500$500$400
You’ll support our full time staff with logistical and administrative needs of the Expedition.
Health & Wellbeing
From £400$500$500$400
You’ll support young people with their mental health and wellbeing throughout their Expedition.
Costa Rica
A tropical paradise where you’ll work to support the fragile ecosystems and with indigenous communities on access to education and sanitation.
South Africa
Renowned for it’s wildlife, you’ll work to take action on development in local communities and conservation projects while exploring breath-taking landscapes.
Borneo
Volunteer in Borneo to help combat mass deforestation and support underdeveloped communities. Explore ancient rainforests and see orangutans.
Venturer Manager price overview
Jan - Apr
13 week Expedition
From £400$500$500$500
Jun - Aug
13 week Expedition
From £400$500$500$500
Oct - Dec
13 week Expedition
From £400$500$500$500
“It’s given me a lot more confidence about what to do next, just because you’re retired doesn’t mean you haven’t got those skills and experience.”
Kathy | Venturer Manager
What you need to be a Venturer Manager?
Our Venturer Manager roles are for people over 25s looking to use their leadership skills to inspire our young people.
We’re looking for:
- Passion for creating a lasting impact.
- Enthusiasm for travel.
- The ability to work with a wide range of people.
- A solution-focused, adaptable approach.
Expedition will be mentally and physically challenging but the rewards are far greater than the challenges and will positively impact every aspect of your life!
EnquireWhy Raleigh?
How to apply
We advise Venturer Managers to apply well in advance of Expedition to give you the best chance of getting your first choice of role and country and to complete the the pre-departure steps.
Apply
Complete the application form (a specific CV is advised). Unsure on the role? Select ‘undecided’.
Interview
If your application is approved, you’ll be invited to an interview online.
Assessment
If you’re successful at the interview, you’ll be invited to an assessment event. This could be online or in-person.
Confirmation
If successful, you’ll be offered a place. To confirm it, we’ll ask you for a deposit of £400$400$400$.
Support
Our team will support you preparing for your Expedition. This includes an in-depth Venturer Manager Training event.
Raleigh Debrief Series Venturer Managers
Emma
Costa Rica 2025
Ellen
Costa Rica 2025
Top tips
South Africa 2024
Training and support
We have a dedicated team to support and train you before and during your Expedition. There will be a mixture of independent pre-reading and training sessions. Whilst some specific experience is required for particular roles, you don’t need specialist skills or knowledge of our projects.
First aid training
- ALL Venturer Managers will need a First Aid qualification.
- Health and Wellbeing Coordinators will need proven experience using First Aid, e.g. with St. John’s Ambulance, as well as a certificate for their Mental Health First Aid Training (or proven experience).
If you have more questions, please book a call with an advisor.
“To me, a Raleigh Expedition is a unique opportunity to support and encourage very motivated youngsters to challenge themselves.”
Chris | Venturer Manager
Venturer Manager Dates & Costs
All roles need to make a £400 contribution for food and accommodation. We encourage further fundraising if possible. Find out more about pricing and fundraising.
2026
CYCLE 1
FEB - APR
26th January – 19th April 2026
£400$500$500$400
(Plus a suggested £400-£600 fundraising contribution)
Application deadline: 9th Dec 2026
Apply now
CYCLE 2
JUN - AUG
14th June – 5th September 2026
£400$500$500$400
(Plus a suggested £400-£600 fundraising contribution)
Application deadline: 24th April 2026
Apply now
CYCLE 3
OCT - DEC
28th September – 20th December 2026
£400$500$500$400
(Plus a suggested £400-£600 fundraising contribution)
Application deadline: 10th August 2026
Apply now
2027
CYCLE 1
FEB - APR
24th January – 17th April 2027
£400$500$500$400
(Plus a suggested £400-£600 fundraising contribution)
Application deadline: 9th Dec 2027
Apply now
CYCLE 2
JUN - AUG
13th June – 4th September 2027
£400$500$500$400
(Plus a suggested £400-£600 fundraising contribution)
Application deadline: 24th April 2027
Apply now
CYCLE 3
OCT - DEC
27th September – 19th December 2027
£400$500$500$400
(Plus a suggested £400-£600 fundraising contribution)
Application deadline: 10th August 2027
Apply now
What’s included
- Airport welcome and transfers
- All food, transport and accommodation on Expedition
- 24-hour support from Expedition country & UK office
- Safety expertise
- Extensive pre-departure information and support
- Local orientation, project training & equipment
- Raleigh t-shirt
- Free Nomad & MASTA Travel Health brief with health risks and vaccination requirements
Not included
- Flights
- Visas
- Vaccinations
- Personal kit
- Travel insurance
- DBS/Police background check
- First aid training (Venturer Managers)
A full breakdown of what’s included and not, will be provided on application.
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Venturer Manager FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Venturer Manager roles.
What are you looking for in a Venturer Manager?
As a Venturer Manager, your ability to support, guide, and inspire young people is what matters most. We’re looking for people with experience engaging and mentoring young people – whether in structured roles like teaching or coaching, or in pastoral settings where care and encouragement are key. Strong leadership is at the heart of the role. This might come through formal qualifications such as outdoor or expedition leadership, or through hands-on experience leading groups in challenging environments.
Your own personal experiences also play a big part. Whether you’ve travelled extensively, immersed yourself in new cultures, or taken part in expeditions before, these insights will help you empathize with Venturers and adapt to life in unfamiliar settings. In this role, you’ll need to be up for an adventure!
Most importantly, great Venturer Managers are approachable, resilient, and adaptable. They know how to balance guidance with encouragement, care with responsibility, and in doing so, create a safe and inspiring environment where young people can thrive.
Do you offer training for Venturer Managers?
Yes, before departing on any of our Expeditions you will be invited to an online training event hosted by our Venturer Manager Team. Once you get into country, you’ll be given 2 weeks of training by our in-country staff team which includes general Venturer Manager training and role-specific training. If you are an Office VM, you will get an extra 5 days of training on top of the 2-week general training.
What flexibility would I have as an office Venturer Manager?
You will be living and working at Fieldbase and although we try to keep hours between 9-5, there are days where this will vary.
An important part of your role includes project site visits, getting to know the Venturers and supporting with managing any incidents or requests, which may require more time.
On your days off, you have the opportunity to visit the local area or relax. Although we do recommend getting a taste of the local culture and asking staff for activity recommendations!
What are the general expectations of Venturer Managers regardless of the role?
During your Raleigh International Expedition, you will be responsible for facilitating and inspiring a diverse group of young Venturers.
You will run energisers and teambuilding activities, support the delivery of Raleigh environmental and community projects, and support Venturers in their personal development, including one-to-one sessions.
You will need to be able to delegate tasks, work alongside the local community and our partners, track the progress of our projects and manage the group environments.
Each Venturer Manager role comes with its own set of specific requirements, however, all of our Venturer Managers need to create a positive and motivating environment.
What is the application process for Venturer Managers?
You’ll need to submit an online application, including details of your relevant skills and experiences and a CV.
This will be screened by our team, who will then invite you to an interview.
If successful, youll be invited to an Assessment.
Applying for a Venturer Manager role is a competitive process designed to help us find the best candidates. You’ll begin by completing an online application, sharing details of your skills, experience, and a CV. Our team will review your application, and if shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend an interview. Successful applicants will then progress to an assessment stage, where you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities further.
How much downtime will I get as a Venturer Manager?
Expedition isn’t a 9–5 experience. To get the most out of it, and to fully support your Venturers, you’ll need to immerse yourself in every aspect of the journey. Throughout the expedition, the Venturers will look to you for guidance and leadership. To lead by example and help them grow, it’s equally important to take care of your own wellbeing and manage your mental health along the way. As a Project Coordinator, your main opportunity for rest will be during the Changeover periods. During the projects themselves, you’ll work closely with your fellow Project Coordinator to ensure you each get some independent time away from the groups to recharge and reflect.
Do you have to join for the full Expedition?
We expect all Venturer Managers to join for the full 12-week Expedition, this includes your two weeks of training and the 10-week Expedition. You will be supporting with different lengths of Venturers’ Expeditions, including 4, 5, 7 and 10 weeks. Although we try and have every Project Coordinator taking part in all 3 phases of Expedition (Community, Environment, and Adventure Challenge), you should be open-minded about which projects you will be joining, as being on all 3 phases cannot be guaranteed.
How do I fundraise as a Venturer Manager?
Although fundraising is not mandatory, we recommend setting a fundraising goal of between £400 and £600.
This amount is ideal for making a meaningful contribution towards the essential costs of your Expedition, including travel, accommodation and food. It will also support the places of our fully funded participants and National Venturers Raleigh Expedition.
How many Venturers will I be supporting on Expedition?
The whole Expedition can be from 40-90 people. For your projects you will be split into groups of roughly 15-17 international Venturers, 1-2 national Venturers (fully funded young people from your Expedition destination) and 2 Project Coordinators.
Every Changeover – the time between each project phases – your groups of Venturers will change. As a Venturer Manager, this means you will work with and support a wide variety of young people, helping to maximise their experience while also expanding your own impact