career breaks...
Taking a career break is one of the most exciting and rewarding life-enhancing experiences you can have. Joining an Intrepid Volunteering project can give you the chance to see the world, explore new cultures, expand your personal horizons, develop new skills and 'give something back'.
No longer the preserve of traditional gap year students, increasing numbers of people with real work and life experience are taking time out to travel, be they in their late twenties or in their seventies!
With a huge range of possibilities from working with street-children in Peru, to coaching rugby in Fiji, there are many exciting options to explore or to include in your career break. We cater for travellers from all backgrounds and age ranges.
Intrepid is committed to 'developing together' with the communities we work with. You can make a tangible difference to people's lives by giving 'hands on' support in projects communities have asked for and take ownership of. These all aim for long term gain and progress.
Ailsa Dixon, 35, spent 6 months in East Africa on a Volunteering project working in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda:
"I had an idea that I wanted to do more to help people before I came, now I know what my input can do for people in other cultures. I'm still not sure quite how my career will pan out but I definitely want it to be a contributory one. Either in developing countries or back home to help people in need".
Ailsa Mai Taleb, 26, spent 5 weeks building and teaching in Tanzania in September 2006:
"I had the most amazing 5 weeks of my life. I learnt a lot about myself, other people, Tanzania, Amani, building and life for everyone I've worked with. I will never forget my time in Tanzania and wished it could have been longer. I would recommend it to anyone."
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