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What is Raleigh International?

Raleigh International is a charity established with the purpose of giving young people a chance to explore the world and by doing so discover their potential as leaders and members of a team, working together to make a difference.  Raleigh is committed to inspiring people from all walks of life, of all ages and nationalities, involving them deeply with people, places, communities and challenges and empowering them to be all they can be.  Raleigh is also committed to working in partnership with local communities to make a much needed difference to their lives.  These commitments are furthered through expeditions to those communities.

What are Raleigh's expeditions?

The expeditions are made up of three types of projects: community projects, environmental projects and tough adventure treks.  All are designed to be challenging, life-changing experiences.  Expeditions are currently being undertaken in Malaysian Borneo, India and Costa Rica & Nicaragua.  Each project is led by volunteer managers, working in conjunction with in-country permanent staff.  Project teams live and work in basic conditions in tough environments.

What will I be doing?

I will be going to Malaysian Borneo as a Volunteer Manager on a three month expedition in June 2010.

Why am I Volunteering?

I applied for the role of volunteer manager on a Raleigh International expedition because I   was looking for a new adventure and a new challenge.  I love travelling and seeing different parts of the world and was thinking of going on another trip, but I wanted to do more than just travel for travels sake.  I wanted to do something positive and constructive and to make a difference to some of the communities I would otherwise simply pass through.  Going on expedition with Raleigh gives me the opportunity to do just that and to see those communities from a different perspective, whilst also developing new skills.

How can donations be made?

If you are kind enough to make a donation or sponsor me then thank you!  Donations can be made in a variety of ways, the simplest of which is to use this website.  This will ensure the donation counts towards my fund-raising target.  Alternatively, please give me a call or send me an email (details below) and I will provide the details required to make a donation by credit/debit card, cheque, bank transfer or Charities Aid Foundation cheque.  Please also give me a call or send me an email if you wish to sponsor me for the skydive I will be doing, currently scheduled for 27 March 2010.

Where is more information available?

More information is available at www.raleighinternational.org.  Alternatively, call me or send me an email (details below).  I would be delighted to hear from you.

Contact details

Tel: 020 8892 7056 or 07748 473 287

Email: nickkjaersgaard@ekit.com