Quest Overseas - Gap Year Travel

Want to have a chat with us about the different project and expedition teams availlable with Quest Overseas? Or do you just need a bit of advice on travel in Africa & South America? If so come and find us at one of the two Gap Year Fairs happening in Sussex this week.

Varndean College, Brighton - Thursday 15th March from 12:15 - 2:15pm

Directions available here - http://www.varndean.ac.uk/?q=directions

or Hurstpierpoint College - Friday 16th March from 5:30 - 7:30pm

Check out how to reach the school here - http://www.hppc.co.uk/how_to_find_us.asp

Why not also take a look at our "Guide to Making the Most of your Gap Year" for a little inspiration....

For those of you aware of the work of Jane Goodall, you might be interested in the following opportunity. The Jane Goodall Institute is holding a private screening of the recent release of "Jane's Journey", one of the 15 movies shortlisted for the Best Documentary in this year's Oscars.

The screening is taking place at the May Fair Hotel in London on 2nd May 2012, and will be co-hosted by Jane Goodall, together with BBC world affairs editor John Simpson. a pretty impressive turnout! It is an invitation only event and details of how you can attend are on the link below.

Click here to find out how to attend this event

Are you part of the crowd which missed out on the Olympic tickets? Well all is not lost, you might still be able to be part of the action, and this time get paid for it as well! Have a look at the details below for six jobs on offer working in the Olympic village this summer:

Coca-Cola is working with BioRegional (http://www.bioregional.com/) on an exciting project within the Athletes Village. We are looking for six Sustainability Ambassadors to work in the Athletes Village at The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games (27th July to September 9th 2012). This is a once in a life time opportunity to be part of the greatest show on earth, communicating with world class athletes from around the world in the heart of the Olympic Park.

We are looking for enthusiastic, positive and bubbly individuals with strong communication skills, a passion for sustainability and ideally a second global language such French, Spanish, Mandarin or Russian. Applicants should be 18 or older.

This is a paid position, the application deadline is 20th February with interviews being held on the 2nd or 3rd of March.

If you or any of your friends are interested in any of these positions please apply directly for them as per the details on the link below.

Click here to see the job spec and application process

There are hundreds of different ways to go about fundraising for your Quest project, from applying to travel grants to collecting money in a tin.

One way that's really good fun and a great way to publicise your project is to organise a big event and get the whole town involved ... and that's just what Jason Maddrell, volunteer on the 2012 Kenya WaterRelief Summer Team is doing.

On March 8th, Jason's organising a fabulous Casino Night at the Riva Bar on the Town Pier in Gravesend.  For just £10 entry, attendees will get a glass of champagne, canapés, free casino chips - and the chance to win at the roulette, blackjack and poker tables, all with professional croupiers... sounds like a top-class event!

And to maximise publicity for the event and for his fundraising efforts for our Kenya project partner Excellent, Jason's got in touch with local radio station KMFM and the Kent Messenger newspaper. Brilliant!

Top tips to make your own event a success

The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) has Gap Year Scholarships currently available to students taking completing their studies in 2012 and taking a year out in 2012-2013. The scholarships include a grant of up to £4000 plus expert support and mentoring to plan a worthwhile experience.

Applications are invited from young Geography students who would not otherwise be able to participate in such Gap Year activities. The scholarships aim to fund travel, accommodation and/or the costs of a placement such as a conservation project, an expedition or a cultural exchange.

Applicants should be applying to study geography at a UK University and should  be wishing to spend at least part of the gap year undertaking meaningful activities and learning opportunities abroad, which will positively impact their future studies and career.

The deadline for applications from students wishing to take a Gap Year in 2012-2013 is Friday 30th September 2011.

For full details  take a look at http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/LandL/gap+years.htm