II. The Trip Leader Mindset
Carrying the Mindset in Future Travels
Trek Relief Trip Leaders are characterized by their profound dedication to our mission, cultural sensitivity, adaptive problem-solving skills, empathetic leadership, and a keen focus on safety, community engagement, and ethical integrity. They foster an environment of inclusivity, learning, and responsible travel.
Our Mission
We inspire adventure travelers into leadership by co-creating mutually beneficial service projects with global communities.
Our Vision
We envision a world where travelers lead and collaborate with communities worldwide on meaningful projects. We invite everyone, united by diverse journeys, to join us in creating a better world.
Embodying Our Mission
Learn the Trek Relief Story: Familiarize yourself with who we are and what we've achieved.
Understand our Ethos & Finances: Gain insights into our ethical guidelines and financial practices.
Practice Conscious Travel: Follow our principles to travel mindfully and responsibly.
Engage in Trip Reflection: Reflect on your experiences to enhance learning and development.
Stay Updated: Keep up with our latest News and review details from our Annual Report.
Connect with the Team: Get to know our team by using Slack for daily communications, attending online meetings, and participating in in-person events.
Your Gift (Our Token of Appreciation)
As a Trip Leader, your entire trip cost is covered; i.e. you can receive reimbursement of up to 2,000 USD of the trip budget to cover your incurred travel expenses (economical transportation to/from the destination within specified limits and with receipts), as well as coverage for your portion of the trip participation costs.
Refer to the following policies for details on how compensation and reimbursement works.
Financial Coverage
Future Opportunities
Upon satisfactory completion of a trip and its tasks, you are eligible to become a Program Creator/Director.