Be a Venturer Manager on a Raleigh Expedition, supporting young people and local communities on sustainable development projects.
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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.
You’ll need to be 25 or over to apply.
Tony | Venturer Manager
If you are age 25-75, we welcome you to apply to join Raleigh Expedition as part of the Venturer Manager Team in one of five roles.
Your role will be to facilitate a group of young people aged 17-24 out on the project sites. You will be supporting the team to deliver Raleigh International’s project aims as well as monitoring and coaching the young people to help with their personal development.
Behind every project, every volunteer and every community member Raleigh supports, there is a story to be told. As the Content Creator, you will find these stories and work side-by-side with young people to generate exciting, engaging and high-quality content for Raleigh’s communications channels.
Your primary role will be to identify and document powerful stories through photography and film. You will work alongside the volunteer content creator officer to gather visual content for our communications channels.
You will support young people with their mental health and wellbeing throughout their Expedition ensuring they feel safe and secure in an environment outside of their comfort zone as a Project Coordinator – Wellbeing lead.
As the Logistics Officer, you will be essential to the smooth running of the programme. Your role is to ensure all food, equipment and materials are coordinated and supplied for volunteer teams at their project sites.
Use your skills as a doctor, nurse or paramedic while supporting young people on life-changing Expeditions. Develop your medical and leaderships skills whilst working in remote locations, supporting young people’s development and creating change where it is needed most.
*Costa Rica only
Lead a team of Venturer Managers to support young people on an Expedition of a lifetime, while supporting the operational running of the Raleigh programme
”It was definitely a challenge physically and mentally but I am so glad I did this as it really gave me some great memories and adventures in such a beautiful country
LynneCosta Rica 2024
Kathy | Venturer Manager
Our Venturer Manager roles are for people over 25s looking to develop their leadership skills and inspire our young people. Expedition will be mentally and physically challenging. You’ll be doing manual labour on our project sites and challenging yourself on the Adventure Trek.
These are the things we’re looking for:
The rewards you’ll gain are far greater than the challenges and will positively impact every aspect of your life!
You can get involved in up to 3 phases: Community, Environmental and an Adventure Trek. You’ll also spend time at Fieldbase for your induction, ‘changeover’ between phases and to say your goodbyes at the end.
Improve access to education in indigenous communities
Raleigh Costa Rica partners with indigenous communities so Venturers can help work on projects to improve the facilities including primary and secondary schools.
For example: The Alto and Bajo Chirripó Indigenous Territory is one of the most remote areas in Costa Rica. There are low levels of school attendance, high levels of illiteracy, and high levels of poverty. One of the key barriers to culturally appropriate development is a lack of education due to poor facilities and difficult access. Venturers work on building school buildings and raising awareness activities with the community on topics like waste management and climate action.
Costa Rica boasts an impressive 5% of global biodiversity and has committed to sustainable biodiversity management.
Protected areas preserving ecosystems are the foundation of its conservation efforts. Raleigh Venturers support The National System of Conservation Areas mission to protect Costa Rican biodiversity by:
Supporting park rangers and aiding in infrastructure maintenance and wildlife research within national parks and private reserves.
Collaborating with local communities to expand environmental knowledge and hold workshops on topics like waste management and reforestation.
You’ll trek approximately 260 km through varying landscapes – rainforest, mountainous and rural community areas.
Trek takes you on a journey of personal growth that will continue for the rest of your life. No matter what trekking experience you have, everyone starts and finishes trek together – come rain or shine!
Supporting one another, not giving up and sharing your achievements together will be some of the most memorable and defining moments of your Expedition.
Induction
At the start of your Expedition you’ll arrive at Fieldbase and have time for training – including safety briefings, codes of conduct and plenty of teambuilding activities to get to know each other.
Changeover
During each phase you’ll return to Fieldbase to ‘changeover’ groups, wash and sort out your kit, learn about your next project and pack up again for the next phase.
Endex
This is when you’ll get the chance to reflect on all your experiences, receive some final feedback from our Venturer Managers and other staff members which should help you continue your personal development and time to say your goodbyes (or plan your next adventures together).
Everyone’s Raleigh Expedition is slightly different – depending on how long you stay and what time of year you go. This is an outline of what you can expect from a 10-week Expedition to Costa Rica. For a information on camp life and project info, download a sample itinerary.
You will be met by the country team
Get to know your fellow Venturers and prepare for Expedition life. You’ll receive essential training on topics such as health and safety and cultural awareness.
Venturers work together on community projects agreed with partners and community leaders. Your accommodation will mostly likely be a school or community building and use the facilities attached to it (bathrooms, showers, kitchen).
At the end of each phase, everyone returns to Fieldbase for a few days before moving on to your next project. You’ll catch up with the rest of the Expedition team and start to prepare for your next project. Project groups will change between each phase, this is an important part of the Expedition experience.
On this trek, every day is different, including the weather and the accommodation. Go from camping in mountainous areas and sleeping under the stars to bunking in a community centre.
Venturers will support the maintenance and conservation of existing ecosystems and assist local communities to preserve such a biodiverse nature.
All Expeditions end with everyone coming together for a final few days back at Fieldbase. Catch up with friends and celebrate all you have achieved together.
You can get involved in up to 3 phases: Community, Environmental and an Adventure Challenge. You’ll also spend time at Fieldbase for your induction, ‘changeover’ between phases and to say your goodbyes at the end.
This community-led project is focused around finding sustainable solutions to issues such as poverty, low levels of education, food insecurity, and unemployment.
You will work on these solutions from the ground up, partnered with the community and a local NGO, Nourish Eco Village. Each day you will work in and around the community village, working as a team on projects such as building sustainable food gardens, playgrounds and essential infrastructure.
You will get the chance to interact with local community members and children, gain an appreciation for the local culture and learn some of the Xitsonga language (one of the 12 official languages of South Africa).
This phase will significantly contribute to the restoration of a thriving habitat within the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Reserve.
You will be involved in invasive plant removal, combating soil erosion and bush encroachment, conducting snare sweeps, litter picks and road clearing. All of this will help accelerate the restoration of the wilderness.
The work will be physical, dirty, and fun, making a difference to the health of the habitat.
Supported by our local experienced trek facilitators and Raleigh leaders, your trek will take you through incredible landscapes and biomes, with stunning routes across the mountains that tourists don’t get access to.
You could be trekking up to 200 km through the Northern Mpumalanga Drakensburg of South Africa that will take you on a journey of personal growth that will continue for the rest of your life. No matter what trekking experience you have, everyone starts and finishes trek together – come rain or shine!
Supporting one another, not giving up and sharing your achievements together will be some of the most memorable and defining moments of your Expedition.
Induction
At the start of your Expedition you’ll arrive at Fieldbase and have time for training – including safety briefings, codes of conduct and plenty of teambuilding activities to get to know each other.
Changeover
During each phase you’ll return to Fieldbase to ‘changeover’ groups, wash and sort out your kit, learn about your next project and pack up again for the next phase.
Endex
This is when you’ll get the chance to reflect on all your experiences, receive some final feedback from our Venturer Managers and other staff members which should help you continue your personal development and time to say your goodbyes (or plan your next adventures together).
Everyone’s Raleigh Expedition is slightly different – depending on how long you stay and what time of year you go. This is an outline of what you can expect from a 10-week Expedition to South Africa. For a information on camp life and project info, download a sample itinerary.
You will be met by the country team
Get to know your fellow volunteers and prepare for Expedition life. You’ll receive essential training on topics such as health and safety and cultural awareness.
Each day you will work in and around the community village, working as a team on projects such as building sustainable food gardens and playgrounds.
At the end of each phase, everyone returns to the training centre for a few days before moving on to your next project. You’ll catch up with the rest of the Expedition team and start to prepare for your next project. This is when project groups will change between phases, if possible, as this is an important part of the Expedition experience.
For this leg of your adventure, you will head to the Drakensberg mountains. Every day is different, including the weather and the accommodation. Go from camping on top of a mountain, sleeping out under the stars to swimming in beautiful waterfalls.
Take part in physical conservation work in the reserve. The work will be physical, dirty and fun, making a difference to the health of the habitat.
All Expeditions end with everyone coming together for a final few days back at the training centre. Catch up with friends and celebrate all you have achieved together.
You can get involved in up to 3 phases: Community, Environmental and the Adventure Challenge. You’ll also spend time at Fieldbase for your induction, ‘changeover’ between phases and to say your goodbyes at the end.
In Borneo you’ll volunteer on projects with the aim of increasing access to the facilities most needed to support welfare and growth in indigenous areas.
For example: Many Dusun communities are remote and rely on small businesses, subsistence farming or farmers markets, resulting in many of these communities experiencing poverty and underdevelopment. Through your project you will get involved in planning and construction work to support community initiatives. This may include working on building toilets, community halls, supporting the development of drainage systems, and other smaller projects to benefit the community.
You’ll have two different adventurous experiences – the Leadership Trek and the Jungle Adventure. You’ll also visit an Orangutan Sanctuary.
The Leadership Trek – takes place over 7 days, where you’ll explore the Salt Trail in Borneo’s Crocker Range. The routes are off the beaten track so something tourists don’t normally experience.
The Jungle Adventure – you’ll spend time in Batu Puteh, a Sungai native community living by the Kinabatangan River, working on eco-tourism and jungle restoration projects. You’ll get to see wildlife on a river safari, and go on short night treks and also visit Borneo’s famous Orangutans at the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary.
Over 50% of Malaysian mangroves are found in Sabah, however each year thousands of hectares are disappearing. Industrial level logging and local farming of the nipa plant have resulted in mangrove degradation, negatively affecting the local environment and providing cause for global concern.
Raleigh Venturers will volunteer in Borneo on a mangrove planting and rehabilitation project, working alongside local experts and communities living near mangrove creeks to revitalise mangrove growth.
Induction
At the start of your Expedition you’ll arrive at Fieldbase and have time for training – including safety briefings, codes of conduct and plenty of teambuilding activities to get to know each other.
Changeover
During each phase you’ll return to Fieldbase to ‘changeover’ groups, wash and sort out your kit, learn about your next project and pack up again for the next phase.
Endex
This is when you’ll get the chance to reflect on all your experiences, receive some final feedback from our Venturer Managers and other staff members which should help you continue your personal development and time to say your goodbyes (or plan your next adventures together).
Everyone’s Raleigh Expedition is slightly different – depending on how long you stay and what time of year you go. This is an outline of what you can expect from a 10-week Expedition to Borneo. For a information on camp life and project information, download a sample itinerary.
You’ll be met by the in-country team.
Get to know your fellow Venturers and prepare for Expedition life. You’ll receive essential training on topics such as health and safety and cultural awareness.
Venturers work together in a Sabah native community on projects which may include supporting construction of community halls, toilet blocks, or village drainage systems.
At the end of each phase, everyone returns to Fieldbase ‘Camp Tinangol’ for a few days before moving on to your next project. You’ll catch up with the rest of the Expedition team and start to prepare for your next project. Project groups will change between each phase, this is an important part of the Expedition experience.
You’ll conquer a 7-day trek across the Salt Crocker Range. On this trek, every day is different, including the weather and the accommodation.
You’ll work on eco-tourism projects, living in a rainforest community with Orang Sunai (indigenous river people), go on river safaris and visit Borneo’s famous Orangutans at the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary.
You’ll work on reforestation activities and mangrove rehabilitation, which will support local wildlife, while also raising awareness locally about these issues.
All Expeditions end with everyone coming together for a final few days back at Fieldbase. Catch up with friends and celebrate all you have achieved together.
You can get involved in up to 3 phases: Community, Environmental and an Adventure Challenge. You’ll also spend time at Fieldbase for your induction, ‘changeover’ between phases and to say your goodbyes at the end.
Improve educational facilities for local people
Volunteering in a primary school within the Kasigau corridor, on the periphery of Rukinga Wildlife ranch, your project will improve educational facilities for local people
For example: Your team will get involved in classroom construction and overall maintenance work to support a School Improvement Programme in the area. This may include mixing cement to replace the worn-out classroom floors and walls, painting, doors and window installation and desk repairs.
Split into two projects, your Environment Phase will take you into both forest and coastal areas to work on conservation initiatives protecting nature and local wildlife.
Project 1: Kaya Muhaka Sacred Forest Project – You’ll work alongside this community to help develop an Environmental Education Center which will serve as a hub for environmental education, raising awareness about forest conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable living practices.
Project 2: The Baraka Mangrove Project – You’ll support a community managed aquaculture project. Your work will involve maintaining the mangrove tree nursery, refurbishment of fish ponds, recording data about the fish, support construction of the Environmental Education Center, tree-planting, as well as supporting the creation of tree nurseries and nature trails.
Led by specialist Raleigh staff and Venturer Managers, you’ll trek approximately 260 km through arid and hilly areas close to the Kenyan coastline.
This phase is split into two separate treks, taking you to different areas so your experience will be more varied. While trekking the Kasigau Circuit and exploring the Shimba Hills, on your trek routes you will have the opportunity to potentially see incredible wildlife – including elephants, giraffe, zebra and possibly leopards and cheetahs. You’ll be with a guide at all times.
Trek takes you on a journey of personal growth that will continue for the rest of your life. No matter what trekking experience you have, everyone starts and finishes trek together – come rain or shine! Supporting one another, not giving up and sharing your achievements together will be some of the most memorable and defining moments of your Expedition.
Induction
At the start of your Expedition you’ll arrive at Fieldbase and have time for training – including safety briefings, codes of conduct and plenty of teambuilding activities to get to know each other.
Changeover
During each phase you’ll return to Fieldbase to ‘changeover’ groups, wash and sort out your kit, learn about your next project and pack up again for the next phase.
Endex
This is when you’ll get the chance to reflect on all your experiences, receive some final feedback from our Venturer Managers and other staff members which should help you continue your personal development and time to say your goodbyes (or plan your next adventures together).
Everyone’s Raleigh Expedition is slightly different – depending on how long you stay and what time of year you go. This is an outline of what you can expect from a 10-week Expedition to Kenya. For information on camp life and project information, download your Kenya Guide.
You will be met by the country team
Get to know your fellow Venturers and prepare for Expedition life. You’ll receive essential training on topics such as health and safety and cultural awareness.
Volunteering in a primary school within the Kasigau corridor, on the periphery of Rukinga Wildlife ranch, your project will improve educational facilities for local people.
At the end of each phase, everyone returns to Fieldbase for a few days before moving on to your next project. You’ll catch up with the rest of the Expedition team and start to prepare for your next project. Project groups will change between each phase, this is an important part of the Expedition experience.
This phase is split into two different treks with a rest break at Fieldbase Muhaka in between. You’ll be trekking not far from the Kenyan coastline – it’s arid, hilly and hot. On at least one of the trekking sections you’re likely to encounter some incredible wildlife – elephants, giraffe, zebra and maybe some cats. You’ll be with a guide.
Split into two projects, your Environment Phase will take you into both forest and coastal areas to work on conservation initiatives protecting nature and local wildlife.
All Expeditions end with everyone coming together for a final few days back at Fieldbase. Catch up with friends and celebrate all you have achieved together.
All our Venturer Manager roles require a £200 deposit plus a suggested £400-£600 fundraising contribution.
Find out more about our pricing update and fundraising
26th January – 19th April 2025
£200$200$200$200ZAR deposit and a £400-£600 fundraising contribution
Application deadline: 9th Dec 2024
11th June – 3rd September 2025
£200$200$200$200ZAR deposit only and a £400-£600 fundraising contribution
Application deadline: 23rd Apr 2025
26th September – 18th December 2025
£200$200$200$200ZAR deposit only and a £400-£600 fundraising contribution
Application deadline: 8th Aug2025
Dates will be released soon
A full breakdown of what’s included and not will be provided on application.
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.
Complete the online form and upload a copy of your CV / résumé. Please tell us as much as you can about yourself, including relevant skills and experience. Don’t worry if you don’t know which role is right for you – just put ‘undecided’.
If your application form is approved, you will be invited to attend an assessment event. This also gives you the opportunity to hear more about Raleigh Expedition. If successful, you will then be offered a place on one of our Expeditions.
To confirm your place on Expedition, we will ask you for a deposit of £200$200$$ZAR when you receive our offer letter. This will be deducted from your total.
Prepare for your expedition! Our team will support you and send you everything you need for your Expedition. You will then be invited to your Venturer Manager Training event.
We have a dedicated team to support you with information and training before and during your Expedition.
ALL Venturer Managers regardless of their role will need a First Aid qualification. Health and Wellbeing Coordinators will need proven experience in using their First Aid certification, for example working with St. John’s Ambulance, as well as a certificate for their Mental Health First Aid Training (or proven experience). Read the full details on first aid requirements.
Whilst some specific experience is required for particular roles, you don’t need specialist skills or knowledge of our projects. We will give you thorough online training beforehand and during your induction when you arrive in your Expedition country.
We will also send you everything you need to know and prepare in advance and share how you can support the personal development of young people on of your Expedition.
Elizabeth | Venturer Manager
Greg | Venturer Manager
Being a Venturer Manager on Raleigh Expedition is a unique opportunity to work alongside and support young people and partner with local communities to create lasting change.
Raleigh Expedition is your chance to practically build your skills that could boost your career and life whilst working on meaningful projects in a unique environment.
Our projects are developed in partnership with communities and local organisations to ensure we are creating change that lasts. And by making young people the focus, we are equipping the next generation with the skills and experience to achieve this in the long term.
With over 40 years of experience running expeditions, you will be part of a global community of over 55,000 alumni.
Frequently asked questions about Venturer Manager roles.
Yes, before departing on any of our Expeditions you will be invited to an online training event hosted by our Venturer Journey 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.
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!
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.
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