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There are loads of opportunities to get involved with for the 24-25 academic year!
This academic year we are delighted to be working with Endeavours Adventures and Play Action International!

Endeavours Adventures

Group charity challenges & bucket-list adventures

This year, SUBU are proud to present three exciting challenge opportunities with Endeavours Adventures! Each opportunity fundraises for a charity chosen by our student volunteers, which charity each challenge is supporting can be found below.

UK Charity Skydive

Take to the skies as you free fall up to 13,000 feet and at speeds of up to 120mph whilst parachuting back down to Earth!

Challenge Difficulty: 2.5/5 (Moderate)

Duration: 1 Day

Standard cost*:

  • Registration Fee: £75
  • Fundraising Target: £455
  • Charity: Children with Cancer
Skydiving

UK National Three Peaks Challenge

One of the UK’s most iconic challenges. Take on the highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales, over 26 miles and 3000m in ascent within 24 hours!

Challenge Difficulty: 3/5 (Upper Moderate)

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Standard cost*:

  • Registration Fee: £85
  • Fundraising Target: £695
  • Charity: Children with Cancer
Three Peaks

Peru: Machu Picchu Trek

Discover the lost city of Machu Picchu on our 6-day expedition through the glaciers, valleys and jungle of Salkantay – A must for any explorer!

Challenge Difficulty: 3.5/5 (Moderate)

Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights

Standard cost*:

  • Registration Fee: £395
  • Fundraising Target: £1695
  • Charity: Chance for Childhood
Machu Picchu

*Each challenge requires a registration fee and has specific fundraising targets. To support you to get involved in these challenges, eahc challenge provides Flexi plans for the registration fee and fundraising targets.

For more information and to register your interest in any of these opportunities, complete this form for Endeavours to get in touch with you:

Register your Interest

Challenge Leaders – Leadership Opportunities with Endeavours Adventures!

Endeavours are also looking for passionate students to volunteer as Challenge Leaders who help recruit your own team to take on these challenges. In this role you will support your team with their fundraising by organising group fundraisers and organising a few socials too! As a Challenge Leader, you will lead your team to raise thousands of pounds for charity and raise widespread awareness of this vital cause, before heading off on your bucket-list adventure!

Charity Sky Dive Challenge Leader – apply today!

National Three Peaks Challenge Leader – apply today!

Peru: Machu Picchu Trek Challenge Leader – apply up today!

Endeavours Adventures Brand Ambassador!

Endeavours are also looking for passionate students to become their Brand Ambassadors! Are you an ambitious, self-motivated individual who is passionate about adventure, travel and charity? Join EA's Llama Team to promote their highly-addictive, high-energy, high-impact charity challenges at your university, your local network, and/or at your clubs/societies. Receive top-class training, spare cash and discounted & free adventures.

Endeavours Adventures Brand Ambassador – apply today!

Play Action International

Enriching lives through play

Project Play is the life-shaping, high impact adventure of a lifetime! Help transform an empty playing field into a brand-new playground, live within the community, run sessions for the kids supported by your project and spend your weekends exploring all your project location has to offer! This year, SUBU are proud to present two exciting overseas volunteering opportunities with Play Action International.

Project Play: Uganda

Uganda is our flagship project, founded in 2009 and our East African base with 444 playgrounds built to date!

Duration: Either a 2-week or 4-week project

Standard cost*:

  • Registration fee: £245
  • Fundraising target: £1450 for a two-week project or £1850 for a four-week project
Project Play Uganda

Project Play: Tanzania

Tanzania is the latest addition to the Project Play programme, with the opportunity to extend your stay and take on Mount Kilimanjaro!

Duration: 3-week project with the option to add an additional week for Mount Kilimanjaro.

Standard cost*:

  • Registration fee: £245
  • Fundraising target: £1850 for a three-week project or £3600 for a four-week project including the Mount Kilimanjaro
Project Play Tanzania

Project Play: Kenya

This summer, trade textbooks for toolboxes and transform lives. Immerse yourself in the heart of Kenya, working alongside local communities to create safe and inspiring spaces for young children, aged 2 – 5, to play and learn.

Duration: Either a 2-week or 4-week project

Standard cost*:

  • Registration fee: £245
  • Fundraising target: £1450 for a two-week project or £1850 for a four-week project.
Project Play Tanzania

*Each project requires a registration fee and has specific fundraising targets. To support you to get involved in these projects, a registration discount is available to students who attend an information session.

For more information and to register your interest in any of these opportunities, complete this form for Endeavours to get in touch with you:

Register your Interest - Uganda

Register your Interest - Tanzania

Register your Interest - Kenya

Team Leaders – Leadership Opportunities with Play Action International!

Love travelling? Love being sociable? Team Leader roles are now available with Play Action International, our trusted charity partner for the upcoming academic year. Gain experience in the Education, International Development and Third Sector with the award-winning charity. This incredible opportunity allows you to gain hands-on leadership experience and learn valuable skills by recruiting and managing a team of BU fundraisers to reach their full potential, organising socials, fundraising events and supporting their welfare of fellow peers. You'll serve as a crucial liaison between the university, the charity, and the team, providing essential information about university funding and assistance.

We are looking for a student Team Leader to represent BU and become an ambassador for the charity, honing your skills in events management, networking, and more. These essential abilities will set you apart in the competitive working world. Throughout the academic year, Play Action will provide training, guidance and mentoring, ensuring your personal development aligns with your goals. And here's an added perk: Ever thought about travelling to East Africa? Team Leaders can enjoy up to 40% off their fundraising target and join the team in Uganda, Kenya or Tanzania. Plus, Play Action will provide you with a glowing reference that will make employers take notice!

Prepare to elevate your university experience with a voluntary role that combines the best aspects of a society committee position, but with even greater rewards. This role is designed to be flexible, accommodating your full-time studies, while offering you a transformative experience that matches your level of dedication.

If you're ready to make a difference and gain valuable National and International experience, visit https://playactioninternational.org/about-us/jobs/ to learn more about the role and how to apply. Informal interviews will take place on a rolling basis between July – September 2024. We suggest you apply at your earliest convenience. There are only one or two roles available for BU.

Team Leader Applications - sign up today!

Learn more about our charity partners for Overseas Volunteering here

www.endeavoursadventures.com

www.playactioninternational.org

For support or more information, contact our Student Opportunities Team on StudentOpportunitiesTeam@bournemouth.ac.uk or Book an appointment and come and have an informal chat with us to find out more, and decide which exciting expedition would suit you, and learn some top tips on how you can fundraise. We'd love to hear from you.