Volunteer managers

Whether taking time out from their career or wanting a new challenge now the kids have flown the nest, volunteer managers join expeditions in many roles. Read their stories to find out how they got on. Read what are the roles for more information about what you could do.

Project manager

'...adventure, excitement, travel, new cultures, physical and emotional challenges, meeting hundreds of great and inspiring people, learning about yourself and getting insight and perspective on your life.'
Ben Brophy came on a Raleigh expedition back in 1998 as a venturer. He decided to take up the challenge again, this time, as a project manager on the Costa Rica & Nicaragua 2007 expedition. Read his story in full or watch his video

Adventure  Project Manager

'Raleigh has given me time to identify what I really want out of life while at the same time giving something back in a worthwhile experience'. Andrew White joined the Costa Rica & Nicaragua 2008 expedition as an Adventure Project Manager. Read his story in full

Medic

'Raleigh has been the most positive experience I have ever had. It has filled gaps and weaknesses that I didn't even know I had.' Jason Bolton joined the India Spring 2008 expedition as a Medic. Read his story in full

Communications Officer

'Raleigh provided the opportunity to try out some different kinds of work, and that experience has helped me better understand what I do and don't enjoy doing.'
Chris Taylor joined the Costa Rica 2007 expedition as a communications officer. Read his story in full.

Administrator

'I have developed more confidence in dealing with new environments and situations and a great deal of satisfaction from seeing the venturers grow'
Catherine Ahern had been working with the same company for six years and was looking for a new challenge. She joined the Malaysia 2006 expedition as an administrator. Read her story in full.

Photographer

'You do a lot of things in the local area which you wouldn't normally have the chance to do as a regular tourist.' Darren Craig joined the Borneo 2006 expedition as a Photographer. Read his story in full

Logistics Co-ordinator

'I have become more confident in myself and my abilities. I have done things well that I didn't think I would be able to do.' Sally Dalman joined the India 2008 expedition as Assistant Logistics Manager (now Logistics Co-ordinator). Read her story in full

Finance Manager

'It's a life changing experience and also great fun. I had a fantastic experience, learned so many new things and met some great people.' Lorraine Smart joined the India 2008 expedition as a Finance Manager. Read her story in full