How to apply?

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Registration for assessment weekend online (Application)

 

Venturer

Raleigh Hong Kong selects committed and determined young people aged between 16 and 24, who are residents of Hong Kong, to represent Hong Kong to go on an overseas expedition. Young people with a desire to develop themselves and at the same time help others to improve the environment are ideal applicants. For all candidates, the Raleigh experience they have during the recruitment phase will be the chance to meet others and widen their horizons. The only requirement is able to communicate in basic English.

 

Project Manager

Raleigh expeditions need well-qualified staff to act as youth leaders, scientific officers, mountaineers, canoeists or medical and safety officers. Individuals aged 25 or above with a genuine interest in youth development and the projects undertaken by Raleigh can apply. Staff will be classified as unpaid volunteers and are required to fund their own airfare and daily living costs. They are expected to be on the expedition for 8 to 13 weeks.

 

Purposes of Assessment Weekend

To provide an opportunity for young people to better understand themselves, breakthrough their limits and explore their potentials;

To select a suitable candidate to go on the expedition;

To experience the environment and scenario that venturers may encounter in a real expedition (4 to 10-week overseas voluntary services).

 

It is by itself a positive learning experience and self-developing opportunity to all those who participate. We believe that by participating in an assessment weekend, you will get to know yourself better. So, it is just a small step forward at the start of your Raleigh journey and kick-starts your big step in life.

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Selection criteria

There are six major criteria for selection criteria:

 

1. Accountability 

It involves participants' interests and the goals, including determination, perseverance and ability. In addition, the team rapport in the selection camp and the personal ability to complete the designated tasks are within the selection criteria.

 

2. Decision-making 

Participants' contributions and decisions to the team. This includes whether the participants listen to other people's opinions, express personal opinions, and whether they are proactive, positive, and decisive.

 

3. Leadership

Whether the participants can motivate others and take the initiative to complete the task.

 

4. Adaptability / open-minded attitude

Whether participants can adapt to the new environment, be flexible, be willing to accept new things, new thought, and be willing to learn and benefit from experience.

 

5. Interpersonal communication

How participants communicate with others, whether they take care of others and support others. Interpersonal communication refers to whether it can be effective to clearly express opinions, thoughts and feelings, and the ability to listen to others and understand the roots of the problems.

 

6. Team Maintenance

How to work closely with teammates and contribute to the team is an important part of the camp. Participants will be assessed by ex-venturers in this area. Through a scoring system, the adventurer will make an objective and comprehensive assessment on each participant.

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How to prepare?

The 30-hour selection camp is a physical and psychological challenge to the participants. Participants are advised to start a physical training one month before the election camp and have adequate rest before the selection camp.

 

Necessary items:

Please judge for your preparations before the 2-day and 1 night camp. You are not required to bring food, water, cooking utensils, tents and sleeping bags.

 

Items that must be included include:

1. Waterproof whistle compass;

2. Flash torch or headlight;

3. An empty water tank which can contain 3 liters of water;

4. Personal medicine, e.g asthma pills;

5. A set of wrapped and dry clothes;

6. Raincoat or waterproof jacket;

7. A plastic bag (black and thick).

8. Into food utensils, such as bowls, chopsticks, forks, spoons, etc.

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Time and Venue 

The camp will be held in the beautiful suburbs in Hong Kong. The biannual selection camp is usually held in April and November each year.

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Fee

HK$400 is required to participate in the selection camp. The fee must be submitted, together with the application. (The fee is non-refundable once the registration is accepted)

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