Adventure Leader - Volunteer Role

BRITISH EXPLORING SOCIETY; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Exploring Society seeks passionate Adventure Leaders to inspire and guide young people through adventurous activities in remote environments. Leaders will commit to training and the expedition program, with a focus on personal development and intrinsic value of adventure.

Qualifications

• Passion for leading and inspiring young people.
• Ability to handle remote and challenging environments.
• Commitment to pre-expedition training.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Fire of 8-12 Young Explorers during the expedition.
• Ensure adherence to parameters set by higher leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Inspiring

Facilitation

Job description

Overview

In partnership with a second, and possibly third Leader, you will lead a Fire of 8-12 Young Explorers. As the Adventure Leader, you will be responsible for the adventurous activities of the Fire during the expedition programme, within the parameters set by the Chief Leader and, where applicable, the Senior Adventure Leader.

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and facilitating sessions with young people.
• Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
• Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events.

As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis, and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people.