Raleigh, an education charity relies on teams of experienced volunteer managers in project and field based roles to help run community, environment and adventure expeditions for young people (venturers) aged 17-24 from all walks of life. We currently run expeditions in Borneo, Costa Rica & Nicaragua and India.

“The best thing about this role is that it is so varied. I organised the weekly Radio Raleigh show. I was very lucky to have a team who were enthusiastic about the show, had some amazing ideas and really put the effort in. This was so much fun and I was really sad at the last broadcast – I think the field base team sometimes enjoy it more than the venturers and project managers!” Rosie Palliser

We are urgently looking for a Communications Officer for our expedition departing in February 2010 to India. If you are interested in applying or finding out further information please let me know.

Requirements
Aged 25 to 80, common sense, flexibility, drive, teamworking and some roles require specialist skills.

The responsibilities
• Develop and deliver a communications plan for the expedition.
• Produce expedition updates, summaries of projects and newsletters.
• Work alongside the photographer to obtain images for communications materials.
• Publish an end of expedition magazine and communications report.
• Create positive media coverage in-country about the expedition and its sponsors.
• Act as a spokesperson for Raleigh in-country
• Collect case studies on venturers and volunteer managers for head office.
• Inform head office of planned media coverage in the UK initiated by venturers and volunteer managers.
• Organise weekly Raleigh Radio broadcasts to project sites.
• Develop and maintain an expedition weblog.

The skills
• Excellent writing skills and experience in communications, PR or journalism.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Creative/design/artistic skills.
• Willingness to be flexible and put the needs of the expedition and venturers first.

The benefits:
• You’ll be making a genuine difference to host communities and environments - with a permanent field base in each country our staff are able to build long-term relationships with project partners to ensure the projects are worthwhile and sustainable.
• You get to explore off-the-beaten track because Raleigh gets into areas other tourists don’t have access to.
• You gain satisfaction from helping venturers on their way to being the best they can be, developing your own confidence and learning many new skills along the way.
• Raleigh welcomes people from all backgrounds and nationalities, including the host country, so you’ll experience a unique exchange of cultures and make long-lasting friendships.

One thing is certain - there is no such thing as a typical day on a Raleigh expedition!

Please note that all volunteer managers will be expected to pay/fundraise a certain amount to go on expedition. Please see the website for further details on the costs involved: http://raleighinternational.org/our-expeditions/aged-25-and-over

If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

To sign up to one of our open events please visit the website: http://raleighinternational.org/open-event

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