Wednesday, 21 March 2007

Final Week for the Trekkers

We can't believe it so we're sure you can't either, the 2 month expedition is coming to an end! Volunteers will shortly be returning home to the UK, moving on to the language or diving phase of the expedition or heading off for some independent travel!

In a short amount of time the volunteers have contributed a huge amount to the community in Belize. They have completed a comprehensive jungle training course which took many outside of their comfort zone but also prepared them for the rest of the expedition, they then went on to complete a worthwhile project, some even turned their hand to sport and completed the Ruta Maya canoe race. All are finishing off their unforgettable experience with a trek... from which they are sure to bring back some amazing images and stories.


The completed projects will be officially handed over to our project partners in a ceremony on Monday the 26th March which is extremly significant to the volunteers who have worked hard over the last 2 months to represent the Trekforce team as professional, committed and team players!


After the ceremony it's all hands to the pump as the medics and Trekforce leaders do their final medical checks on the volunteers and complete paper work. Trekkers prepare for their farewell party and confirm their travelling plans with the Trekforce Leaders on Wednesday 28th March. Whether staying on to complete another phase, going home,or deciding that they want to go off for indepenedent travel, this will all be discussed at a meeting on the 28th March. The first group of volunteers head to the airport for their journey back to UK on Saturday 31st March.