Leadership Development Programs

Get comprehensive training to lead an adventure or design your own purpose-driven program.

  8 Trip Leaders

   4 Program Directors

  9 Programs

  4 Countries

Leadership Development for a Life-Changing Journey

At Trek Relief, we believe in cultivating leaders who are ready to inspire and create meaningful change and we provide the training, tools, guidance, and skills to make it happen. Our expertly crafted outdoor leadership development training programs are designed for conscious leaders who want to develop the skills to lead volunteer adventure trips or create their own impactful programs.

Whether you aspire to be a trip leader or a program director, our leadership development curriculums provide step-by-step guidance and support to successfully lead a trip or become a program director.

“I saw what Trek Relief was doing in other places and when I experienced it myself, I saw the first-hand impact and believed in it. I wanted to put my time and energy into this. I can’t think of another organization that I’d want to put that much time and energy into.”

— Harmony R., Peru Program Creator & Trip Leader

Guide transformative journeys that connect meaningful projects with local communities. As a Trek Relief Trip Leader, you’ll inspire and support participants, ensure smooth trip logistics, and foster deep cultural connections—all while making a lasting impact. Plus, your trip trip cost covered, allowing you to focus on leading with purpose.

Interested in leading a trip? Learn more and apply today.

Lead a Purposeful Adventure

Create Your Own Program

Turn your passions into a purpose-driven travel experience by creating your own Trek Relief program. Whether it's environmental conservation, cultural preservation, or community development, you can design a program that reflects what you’re passionate about. With our training curriculum, support, and network, you’ll bring your vision to life and create meaningful change.

Have an idea for a program? Learn more about Program Directors and apply today.

Join Our Team

Join the Trek Relief organization and take on meaningful roles behind the scenes that help you develop essential leadership skills. You’ll gain hands-on experience and working knowledge of a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization, and by contributing to the core functions that keep our mission alive, you’ll play a key role in helping us continue our work and grow as an organization.

Join us and take the next step in your leadership journey.

Legacy Programs

  • Patagonia | The Free School of Permaculture

    $29,943 raised

    Trek Relief is currently fundraising to support Alma Verde's beautiful mission to construct a free school to teach permaculture practices. This project seeks to build an eco-friendly educational space promoting ecological, economical, and sustainable living practices, ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.

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  • Everest, Nepal | Provide Medical Aid

    $61,768 raised

    A 2-day health camp was organized and funds were raised to equip the Salyan Primary Healthcare Center and three health posts in Solukhumbu, Nepal, with vital medical supplies—including the region's first dental chair. Participants later trekked to Everest Base Camp, marking a milestone in our journey of impact.

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  • Langtang Valley, Nepal | Rebuild a School

    $134,281 raised

    Over the course of 14 treks into the earthquake stricken valley, Trek Relief members built homes and orphanages, demolished and funded the reconstruction of a 5-classroom school. Three years later, Komin Shyamey Wangphel Secondary School stands proudly in Syabrubesi as a testament to resilience and hope.

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  • Kathmandu, Nepal | Covid Pandemic Relief

    $27, 603 raised

    Even as global travel came to a halt, Trek Relief’s commitment to making a difference remained strong. In 2021, our Founder, Candice Young, spearheaded an online fundraiser, personally matching donations to support the distribution of hot meals, food stocks, and medical supplies during a time of great need.

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  • Solukhumbu, Nepal | Empower Women

    $62,568 raised

    With a mission to empower women in the mountainous regions of Everest, we provided financial and hands-on support to build climate-resilient food systems, promote food security, and facilitate training and community development. Participants then trekked to Pikey Peak to celebrate the completion of this project.

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  • Khavre, Nepal | Post-Flood Rebuild

    $20,261 raised

    In the aftermath of the devastating floods that impacted Nepal in 2024, Trek Relief completed a vital project to support recovery and restore a flood-damaged classroom in the remote village of Khavre, one of the hardest-hit regions. Participants then trekked to Dhaulagiri in the beautiful Annapurna Circuit region of Nepal.

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