Travelling is one of the best things you'll ever do...

It does, however, carry a number of risks. Gap Jobs uses its experience, knowledge, and training to minimise these, and several measures are taken to prevent problems arising overseas:

Before you leave:

Pre-departure Advice
All volunteers receive two pre-departure information packs to help with their preparation. These contain information on how to prepare for the expedition, health advice, kit lists, fundraising advice and letter of support, travelling tips, and emergency contact details.

Insurance
It is a prerequisite that all volunteers take out comprehensive travel insurance that covers them for all eventualities.

Overseas:

Crisis Management
Gap Jobs has a full crisis management plan, covering a whole host of potential scenarios which our Overseas crew and UK staff are trained to manage.

Emergency Contact
Full contact details are passed on to next of kin in the UK as well as the volunteers themselves. In case of an emergency our UK staff are trained to manage.

Overseas Crew
Gap Jobs employs full-time and seasonal crew to lead our projects. The crew meet the volunteers off the plane and will remain with them for the entire project. The crew are trained and are all recently certified in first-aid.

Risk Assessment
All projects and adventures are risk assessed by crew on a daily basis. This means that any new potential dangers can be avoided.

Orientation
Once you arrive overseas a full orientation meeting will be given from our crew. The crew have a good knowledge of the country and the communities which you will spend your time in. The meeting will give you team a chance to learn and discuss the cultural differences you will encounter, as well as the potential risks.

What If You Get Ill?
Health facilities are available locally in all our destinations. Your crew are on hand to get you to hospital if needed. We also have contacts with private doctors in all destinations should you need a consultation.

Foreign & Commonwealth Office
For all the latest Travel News on health and safety abroad.
www.fco.gov.uk/travel

0845 121 1996
or email:
team@madventurer.com