Venture Co
Organisation Summary:
Every year our teams head off to South and Central America, Africa and Asia to join a Venture where they take on the local language, live the culture, volunteer on an aid project and meet the challenge of a trans-continental expedition. These "hands on" elements combine to provide a unique insight into your host country and a true appreciation of a world beyond your own.
Venture Type: VentureCo provide two types of venture.
Gap Year: For school leavers taking time off before University or employment. Ages 17 - 20.
Career Gap: For those taking a career break or sabatical from work or University. Age 21+
Accreditations: ATOL 5306, Member of Year Out Group, Funds VentureCo Trust |
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Gap Year Case Study:
Mike Jarvis – Inca Venture 7, Amazon Jungle Aid Project
For the second phase of our South American adventure, the wiser half of Inca
Venture Group 7 chose to work in the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin (my favourite phrase!).
We were warned to expect a complete back-to-basics environment, with "muchos insectos", cold showers and smelly/mouldy clothes! So we were pleasantly surprised upon arrival to be greeted with electricity, nice cabins and an incredibly cosy hammock area.
Breakfast at 6.30am was startling to begin with, but we soon got in to the jungle rhythm. This project is all about...
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