Three intrepid sixth formers from Oasis Academy Coulsdon are to embark on a three week volunteering adventure in Banglore.
Daniel Borer, Jessica Little and Mairi Hibberd-McWhirr have spent the last 18 months fundraising to pay for their flights, accommodation and living expenses before they leave, raising £3,100 between them.
The 18-year-olds who are all from Coulsdon, will link up with employees from the international Oasis community based there and will follow a two week programme volunteering in schools.
The students received a boost to their funds, with coffee chain Starbucks donating £500 towards the cost of educational equipment and stationery to take out to the schools and the Rotary Club of Coulsdon Manor also giving £500 towards fares and accommodation.
Mr Borer said: "We came up with the idea of a voluntary ‘gap year’ type of experience as a way of helping young people in an international community as well as broadening our own life experiences."
David Millar, Lead Principal of Oasis Academy Coulsdon said: "Daniel, Jessica and Mairi have already learned valuable life-skills through their fundraising efforts and I am sure that they will learn even more valuable skills on their trip."
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