For those who want to join an expedition or overseas project, rather than plan their own, the Society can offer support in a number of ways.

Find a project to join

 Search organisations
Browse our ‘delicious links directory’ of over 200 organisations that recruit personnel for expeditions, conservation and volunteering projects in the UK or overseas.

 Register your interest
Register your skills for expeditions and receive updates on the latest vacancies.

 Receive the Bulletin of Expedition Vacancies
A directory of one off vacancies currently being advertised.

 Advertise your vacancy
Looking for team mates or expedition staff? Email your vacancy to go@rgs.org

 Support for Gap Years
Find out more about how the Society can help gap students at www.rgs.org/gap

 Joining an expedition as a medical professional
Browse our expedition medicine pages for more information.

Support with funding

 Use our directory of links to search for grants available to join an expedition either as a group or individual.

 Learn more about the RGS-IBG Grants Programme
 
 Read fundraising to join an expedition (PDF) and advice in the RGS-IBG Expedition Handbook

 Find tips on raising money for charity challenges in Blood, Sweat and Charity by Nick Stanhope

Expedition vacancy of the month

Nka Foundation - African Architecture Internship

The Nka Foundation support African development through a focus on the arts. They are currently running a project to re-design the African mud hut; improving construction and durability. Students and graduates are invited to work alongside local communities to design suitable alternatives. 

For more details see wwww.nkafoundation.org or email info@nkafoundation.org