Projects on Raleigh expedition

Project work is at the heart of Raleigh expedition challenge. Working in some of the most remote and harsh locations in the world our teams have achieved incredible results. Our permanent expedition staff work with valued international and local project partners as well as host communities, to identify appropriate project opportunities. The projects expose our volunteers to the impact of volunteering and collaboration and our aim is that these experiences ensure life long active global citizenship.

Community projects allow venturer teams to work alongside community members on projects that aim to improve the quality of life of those communities. These partnerships have seen the construction of hundreds of education facilities, bridges and water systems commissioned, health and community centres built together with the health screening of tens of thousands of people. Venturer teams have been welcomed into thousands of communities across the world, increasing their confidence in working with people from different cultures and their understanding of global sustainable development issues.

Environmental projects allow venturer teams to experience unique environments from marine to desert to rainforest, working with the custodians of protected areas, international environmental organisations and scientists to assist in the global conservation effort.

Adventure projects provide physical challenges that test venturers’ resilience as they trek across deserts, over mountain ranges, through rainforests, canoe down rivers, across lakes and battle the waves whilst coastal kayaking.


Over our 25 years Raleigh has undertaken over 255 expeditions and have worked on thousands of projects. Here are just a few of the highlights ranging from individual projects to major multi-expedition programmes, which can only hint at the story of the last 25 years of Raleigh.

To find out more about the types of projects you could be working on, browse our country pages.