I’m writing from Dig Deep - a charity founded by student volunteers which provides schools and communities with access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene training in rural Kenya.

We are looking for passionate, committed and organised students, and think that the members of the Headucate Society would be very interested in the role (and the subsequent free or discounted travel opportunity).

More information and a link to apply can be found at: https://www.climbforcleanwater.org/leadagroup

Deadline for applications is 27th May 2018. We will be in touch the week following  27th May to arrange an informal interview over the phone.

The responsibilities of the role will include:

Our skilled local guides will be there on the ground to arrange logistics and take care of all health and safety aspects, so you will not need mountaineering experience to take on the role. What is essential however is drive, confidence and the ability to motivate others. You will also gain leadership and project management experience crucial for any CV – and, most importantly, you will know that your work has provided clean water to thousands of people.

In return for the vital work you will be doing throughout the year, your travel costs will be covered if you recruit a team of twenty or more fundraisers for Kilimanjaro or Mount Kenya, and we will also reduce your travel costs if you lead a smaller group. Not bad for a once in a lifetime trip!

Dig Deep will be there to support you every step of the way. We have years of experience in coordinating challenges and many of us have been challenge leaders in the past. You will receive full training at a residential weekend with other Dig Deep Team Leaders from Universities across the country and ongoing personalised support throughout the year.

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