Raleigh International
Careers at Raleigh International
We are on a mission to inspire, empower, and equip the next generation of global leaders and active global citizens. We do this by running impactful and immersive volunteering abroad Expeditions to Borneo, Costa Rica and South Africa for young people aged 17-24. They're supported by Venturers Managers (25+).
Raleigh Expeditions are much more than a typical volunteer, gap year experience or career break. They're designed to challenge you personally and as a result develop a plethora of essential life skills. You’ll be incredibly proud of yourself and what you achieve. This is something that will stand out on your CV. Above all though, they’re fun and you’ll make the kind of friendships that last a lifetime. Whether you join as a Venturer or a Venturer Manager.
You can travel to Borneo, Costa Rica or South Africa for 5-, 7- or 10-weeks (up to 12 weeks for a Venturer Manager). You’ll volunteer on environmental and community projects in remote locations, go back to basics, detox from your phone and do an exciting adventure challenge – usually a trek.
For over 40 years we've worked with more than 57,000 Raleigh Alumni from all over the world.
You won’t just see that part of the world – you’ll ‘live’ it.
Escape's take on Raleigh International
Raleigh International are inspiring communities and young people around the world to create lasting change. They are supporting the growth and development of young people all over the world to build not only the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century, but also responsible and thoughtful citizens who use their time to improve the lives of others. Raleigh International is tackling environmental degradation through the numerous tree planting projects they run in high impact areas, but also working to improve water and sanitation projects to level up the lives of thousands of people in some of the most impoverished places.Their commitment to the environment, the young people they work with, and their team's wellbeing is evident. They're an organisation who are empowering the next generation to build a better world, and looking after their team in the process. If you're looking for an opportunity to work on some of the most pressing issues our planet faces, surrounded by likeminded peers and inspiring young people along the way, Raleigh could be just the place for you.
Stats we are proud of
57k
how many alumni have volunteered with us over 40 years
64k
sq m of invasive plants cleared in 2024 in South Africa
4k
trees planted in 2024 in Costa Rica
Behind the scenes
What the team says
Best for...
(as reviewed by current employees)
* Employees annoymously reviewed this organisation as part of our Escape 100: Top Organisations to escape to campaign.
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Robert Symmons
Jan 2021
Over the past 14 years of my professional career working with many different charities / NGOs, with different goals and ambitions, Raleigh International has always stood out as one of the most progressive, positive and enjoyable organizations to work for so much so that I dropped my consultancy career to work directly with them!
I've been one of the lucky few to travel to our international offices and see firsthand some of the hard work and impact our international staff and volunteers are making on the ground. I'm a hands-on, practical type person so for me it's super important that strategy, goals, messaging and all these focus points of communication actually come through to measurable impact and change on the ground, this is by far the best thing I can take away as an employee and I'm glad to be a part of it all and see the latest change people are making across the globe. - JS
James Sutton
Jan 2021
A supportive and collaborative working culture that is committed to learning, acting with integrity, and creating impact together. Raleigh people have a strong purpose and drive, have good hearts, and are usually a heap of fun to work with. - D
Dom
Jan 2021
Raleigh International is hands down the best place I have worked in my career so far. I work alongside passionate people who work tirelessly to help young people tackle some of the worlds most pressing issues such as climate change. Raleigh International also has an enormous alumni network of over 55,000 people who continue to inspire social action across the world and ensure the orgnaisation has a truly global reach. Raleigh International also has enormous respect for the wellbeing of their staff along with working hard to recognise and improve diversity.
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