Safety Training

Did you know you could possibly lose your hand if you steal a peach in Saudi Arabia? Or that your chance of being robbed can be reduced by 50% if you simply open your bag with your back against a wall?

There is an increasing need for young travellers to be safety aware. The Gap Safety course, created by Objective Travel Safety, has been designed specifically for this reason and offers advice, tips and responsive training by simulating exercises and circumstances young people may face abroad.

You'll learn how to prepare for your gap year and deal with problems you could encounter, think on your feet, recognise when danger is present, and how to react. The one day course is run by a down to earth team with tons of experience and balances having fun with learning life saving skills. Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman completed an Objective Safety course before embarking on their Long Way Down tour.

Your £30 voucher and family gift vouchers may only be used when book through Mind The Gap Year.

 
Travel Safety. Your safety whilst travelling or volunteering overseas is paramount to the excitements and rewards you will glean from the experience. Whether it's just to reassure yourself that you're doing the right thing to stay out of trouble, staying healthy, knowing you are equipped to deal with anything that does go wrong, or just being aware of local etiquette, customs and facilities, you can never be too prepared. It means that you (and maybe your parents too) can enjoy real peace of mind.

Safety Abroad is part of Outreach International, the international volunteering organisation. We've been sending volunteers all over the world since 1998 and have a wealth of experience in preparing people for travel in Asia, Africa and South America. Through a Safety Abroad course, we can pass on these skills, not just to volunteers, but to anyone travelling off the beaten track.

The courses are superb value at just £40 per person. www.safetyabroad.co.uk - 01458 274957